Weekly Update 4/5

We had a fun Gold/White event despite the rain!

Congratulations to the GOLD team!

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This week's quote was "Actions speak louder than words."

Our class nominated Genevieve Agee for being a role model by helping 

others and doing the right thing!

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 Curriculum Updates       Papers came home Thursday.

Our week was busy with daily play practices, Chapel, and the Gold/White luncheon. 
Time for academics was impacted.

Reading: We were able to vote for our favorite picture book! The winner is......GASTON.

Math: This week we were able to compare and contrast decimal numbers to the tenths and hundredths places. We also are practicing the order of operations using the acronyms PEMDAS or GEMS.  

Language Arts: The girls wrote me letters this week mentioning pranks and silly tricks. We also began a poetry unit. Every day, the girls are exploring a different type of poem. We covered couplets and 5 senses poems.  

Social Studies: We continue learning about the southeast region of the United States. As a challenge, I have asked the girls to explore famous people, inventions, and locations from within the region.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Hazel Schell

• "Special Week" student next week: Vivienne Neal

• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• Middle School Information :  Rising Fifth Grade Parent Meeting will be held on April 10th at 10:30 a.m. in the Kenan-Flagler Auditorium (KFA) in Washington Hall, directly following the fourth grade musical.
• April 24: Outdoor Adventure Day
• May 1: Middle School Student Orientation (8-12) - please arrive on time, the program starts at 8 (lunch is provided)

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check out our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/29

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Brenna Reed had her special week!   

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This week's quote was "Comparison is the thief of joy." 

We discussed that comparing what we have or don't have with others can take away the joy of what we DO have! Our class nominated Hazel Schell for showing us that it is ok to be unique and wise to be proud of yourself for what YOU have accomplished! 

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 Curriculum Updates 

Reading: We are reading Flora and Ulysses. Every 7 chapters, the girls respond to  comprehension questions and use context clues to figure out certain vocabulary. To practice, have your daughter share a current summary of the story so far, give opinions about the story or author style, and predict what may happen next in the story with TEXTUAL evidence for that opinion. We are also evaluating our "Elite Eight" picture books and will narrow our choices to the "Final Four."

Math: We assessed fraction computation and did an amazing job! We are now working with decimals. The girls had a lesson about the Dewey decimal system to make the decimals concrete. We will add, subtract, compare, and order decimals. 

Language Arts: The girls learned about a new weekly writing assignment.  I am writing the girls a letter and having them write me back including specific vocabulary and topics. 

Social Studies: We are learning about the southeast region of the United States. To help learn the states and capitals, the girls have flash cards to help them. 

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Mary Linwood Antrim 

• "Special Week" student next week: 

• sign up for a spring conference

• Flowers on the cross and GOLD/WHITE Announcement and lunch - April 3

  Girls can bring flowers IF they want to add flowers to the cross on the Portico. This is completely optional. Lunch is provided.

• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall

• students in K-4 should wear nice attire (something they would wear for church or a theater performance) for the Grade 4 Musical and Celebration for the Class of 2024 - April 11 at 11:30 AM

• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's

• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation

• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers

• Check our our photo link! 

• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/22

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This week's quote was "You don't need a cape to be a hero, you just need to care."  

Annabelle Tracey was nominated for showing this quality by her peers!  _________________________________

 Curriculum Updates           

Reading: We are about to start a novel study with Flora and Ulysses. As a preview, we researched about squirrels and created informational posters. The girls also read about the author, Kate DiCamillo, and created a biography poster through Canva. We are also continuing our picture book selection bracket. 

Math: We continue our practice with fraction computation. We are focusing this week on subtracting fractions from whole numbers. I love that we have discovered multiple ways to solve the same problem! We began a "March MATHness" bracket challenge. 

Language Arts: Our time this week was spent on investigating affixes for our Wordly Wise unit #14.  They spent some time on the "Unlock the Rainbow" challenges and had some "quick write" time. 

Social Studies: We began the US regions unit by seeing what we know about the states and their locations on a map.  

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Brenna Reed
• "Special Week" student next week: Brenna Reed
• Musical practices begin next week during school - FYI
• There is a noon dismissal Friday and no school Monday for Easter.
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• The music for the musical is available in our google classroom.
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/8

Curriculum Updates           Paper folders came home Thursday.

Reading: The girls enjoyed reading and performing two different reader's theater scripts.  I was amazed how quickly they prepared props and costumes!  We also read about Anne Frank in the Wordly Wise workbook.  They are really interested in this time period and part of history, so I suggested they talk to their families about how best to learn more. We ended the week learning the difference between annual and perennial flowers.

Math: We started chapter 6 which focuses on adding and subtracting fractions.  The simplifying of our answers seems to be the most challenging part, so we will practice this more after break. 

Language Arts: We learned about limericks.  The girls had a fun time trying to create limericks about themselves.  The rhyming scheme and pattern were challenging, but they succeeded!  This is part of the "Unlock the Rainbow" series of challenges the girls are completing in class. 

This week's THUNK question: Can I be accused of cheating if I don't know the rules?

Social Studies: After break, we will begin our studies on the regions of the United States.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Bella Douglas
• "Special Week" student next week: 
• Wednesday, March 20: Our field trip to the Frontier Museum
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• The music for the musical is available in our google classroom.
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 3/1

                                  Genevieve Agee had a special birthday on February 19!                                           

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Nancy Gray had her special week!  

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                              Last week's quote was "You never lose, you either win or you learn!."

Our class nominated Brenna Reed! She loves to learn and keep achieving goals!

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Curriculum Updates           

Reading: This week, I read various first chapters of books for the girls to consider reading.  The girls did independent reading and shared book talks. We also reviewed depth and complexity icons to use for a book study after spring break.

Math: We completed our chapter 5 fraction test and now are working on fraction computation (with like denominators). We used what we know about fractions to complete various logic challenges.  We also began an enrichment packet that will use what we have learned so far this year in a creative application.

Language Arts: The girls completed typing a biography and creating an illustration through the site Canva about a famous African American woman.  Here is the link to our work!  We spent quality time researching, editing, revising, and fine-tuning our illustrations. 

Social Studies: Our time was used to complete the biographies and illustration page.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Macy Van der Waag
• "Special Week" student next week: 
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 2/23

                                       Genevieve Agee had a special birthday on February 19! 

                                                      We celebrated her on Wednesday! 

                                                 Her picture will be aded in next week. :-)                                                                                  ______________________________________________________

 Bella Douglas had a half-birthday on Thursday!      

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                              Last week's quote was "Be the change you want to see in the world."

Our class nominated Katelyn Nguyen for her helpfulness and kindness!

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Curriculum Updates           

Reading: We are wrapping up a "body biography" poster where we analyze a character and make inferences about their habits, choices and inner thoughts. These will be on display in the hallway below their watercolor paintings of the Danish village houses. 

Math: We are continuing to review fraction concepts before moving on to fraction computation.  Our regular homework routine will start again next week.

Language Arts: The girls are typing a biography and creating an illustration through the site Canva about a famous African American woman.  A link will come home soon so you can view our digital class book! 

Social Studies: Our time was used to continue the biographies and illustration page.

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Katelyn Nguyen
• "Special Week" student next week: Nancy Gray McDermid
• February 27 and 29  (Gold/White Cheer practice 7:40-7:55am)
• March 1: Gold/White Cheer Rally
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information

Weekly Update 2/16

                                         Katelyn Nguyen had a special birthday on Monday! 

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                                                                   Last week's quote was 

                                    "Today has no idea it's about to meet your awesome face!"

Our class nominated Nancy Gray McDermid for her awesome attitude! 

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This week's quote was "Be the change you want to see in the world."

Our class nominated Katelyn Nguyen for her helpfulness and kindness!

I will take her picture Wednesday once everyone who was out today has signed her poster. 

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Alexandra Quilez had her special week last week!  

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Genevieve Agee had her special week THIS week! 

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Curriculum Updates           

Reading: We have completed the novel Number the Stars. The girls are working on an essay response about their thoughts and opinions about the story. Next, they work on a "body biography" poster where they analyze a character and make inferences about their habits, choices and inner thoughts. These will be on display in the room for a while before they come home.

Math: The upcoming fraction assessment will check understanding of mixed/improper numbers, simplifying, and fractions on a number line.  As we are reviewing, I am noticing we need a little more time, so we will continue to review next week and then assess. We will then move to fraction computation.

Language Arts: We have researched a famous African American woman.  Now the girls are typing an essay and creating an illustration through the site Canva.  A link will come home soon so you can view our digital class book! 

Social Studies: Our time this week was used to complete research and begin the essays. 

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Important Dates and Information:

• Carpool helper next week: Nancy Gray McDermid
• "Special Week" student next week: 

• February 19: No School (Presidents' Day)

• February 22, 27, and 29  (Gold/White Cheer practice 7:40-7:55am)
• February 20: No School (Saints-Take-a-Break Day)
• March 1: Gold/White Cheer Rally
• April 10: Fourth Grade Musical 9:30am in Endeavor Hall
• May 14: Choir Spring Concert 6:30 at Ryan Hall at St. Christopher's
• May 30: Fourth Grade Graduation
• Check SeeSaw for updates from specials teachers
• Check our our photo link! 
• One-Pager sheet of links and information