Weekly Update

 

Wednesday was a special day because the girls officially became Fourthies. As a grade level, we discussed what it means to be the leaders of the Lower School, they signed a contract, and received their hats. We will keep the hats here so they may use them when we have field trips or they are a carpool helper. They may bring the caps home at the end of the year! It was a fun day.

Along the lines of leadership, our class will be leading chapel on Friday, September 23, at 8:15 in the Lower School Assembly Room. You are invited to attend if your schedule allows.

Today I am sending home Friday Folders. It includes some written work the girls have completed over the last several weeks. Please take a look through it, empty the folder, sign the form, and send it back in with your daughter by Tuesday.

Here are some curriculum updates.

Math: We are working through our place value unit and will be wrapping it up next week. We did a fun activity this week called 2 Truths, 1 Lie, but mathematics style. This activity requires the girls to respond to maths in written form, which a great skill. Here is an example of one we did as a group.

 

 

 

 

Reading: To follow up from summer reading, the girls have been working in groups to explain an assigned story element from Because of Winn-Dixie. It has been interesting to watch them work collaboratively, which is a skill in itself. Each group is making a Google Slide and I will share them on next week's blog post. 

In addition, we started a new routine where the girls read a brief article of the day based on a central theme. They then write something they learned on a BOK (book of knowledge.) Their first BOK will come home in their Friday folder. 

Lastly, we finished a class read aloud of The Hundred Dresses. This a timeless story that shares messages about of bullying and discrimination in a straight forward manner. Children can learn about dealing with tough decisions like standing up for friends, fitting in, and ultimately how to show forgiveness. It is a fabulous story and encourages great class discussions. After completing the last chapter, the girls will create their own dress design with a special message of compassion hidden somewhere within the design. They are very excited about designing the dresses!

Writing: For this week's 3WT (Three Word Thursday), the girls worked in pairs to write a script using the words and the challenge and they then recorded themselves on Flip. Making videos is always a favorite activity. Here are the videos if you want to watch them.

Anna and Sanaa

Queen and Wallis

Virginia M. and Holloway

Virginia H. and Ashby

Meriwether and Eleanor

Amelia and Hampton

Anela and Vivian

Jane Randolph and Gabby

Reminders:

• Carpool helper next week: Jane Randolph
• Picture Day - Tuesday, September 20 at 8:00 am!
  
• Homelink for chapter 1 in math 
• Swimming from 8:00 - 8:45 on the following days: October 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and November 1, 2, and 3  
• ERB Milestone Testing: Week of September 26 - please limit appointments
  
• Remember to check SeeSaw for updates from Specials teachers
  
• Scavenger hunt question - answer this!