Weekly Update

We had another great week in fourth grade. The girls are really working hard and figuring out the routine and expectations. They did well with the two ERB Milestone tests we took in the middle of the week. As I reminded them, the purpose of these tests is to gain some experience taking a standardized test. It also shows me areas in which I can focus my instruction. We will take them two more times this year, in the winter and the spring. Thank you to Dabney Morris for supplying the girls with some yummy snacks. Here are some curriculum updates and reminders:

Reading: The girls finished their collaborative project on examining the story elements from Because of Winn Dixie. This was an interesting project because they really needed guidance on working totgether. I guess with the way things have been in school the last few years, they have lacked more collaborative opportunities. Their slideshows look good and here they are. Please ask your daughter to share her groups' slideshow with you.

Characters

Setting

Plot

Problem and Solution

Theme

Math: The class completed their first chapter test and I am pleased with their results. The tests are coming home in today's Friday Folder. Out next unit focuses on adding and subtracting large numbers. This is a strong skill for most girls so we may move quickly through this chapter. The chapter Home Link is listed below in the reminders section.

Social Studies: We started discussing how our government works by watching a catchy, but dated, video about Washington DC. They loved it! We will continue next week with focusing on the three branches of government.

Next Friday, October 7, will be the Blessing of the Animals chapel. Here are the details:

Blessing of the Animals

Oct. 7, 8:15-8:45 a.m., the Green

One of our favorite Fall events is happening next week! During the Blessing of the Animals, pets will receive a special blessing from our School chaplains. 

Parents must have their animals on a leash or in a carrier and are responsible for their pet during the service. Girls can bring in a stuffed animal or picture of their pet to be blessed in lieu of bringing their pet on campus.

Reminders:

• Carpool helper next week: Anna
• Special Week: Meriwether
• Fall 2022 Conference Sign Up Form
  
• School pictures: order form in Friday Folders
  
• Scholastic Book Order due by October 3 
• All School Pink Out on Thursday, October 6 - wear pink to support breast cancer awareness
  
• Homelink for chapter 2 in math 
• Swimming from 8:00 - 8:45 on the following days: October 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and November 1, 2, and 3  
• Remember to check SeeSaw for updates from Specials teacher
• Scavenger hunt question - answer this!