2/28 Weekly Update

We had a blast at the GOLD/WHITE rally today!

Be sure to check out more pictures in the photo folder at the bottom of the blog.

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Exciting news:  Children's book illustrator Angeli Rafer is visiting the lower school on Friday, March 28! She will be speaking to the fourthies from 9:30 - 10:30 in the library. If you are interested in pre-ordering a book for her to sign on the day of her visit, please visit this link to learn more.

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Curriculum Updates                   Papers came home today.

Technology Update from Laney Kortas

Chinese Update from Kefu Dorian:

Reading: This week we have been researching famous and not-so famous African Americans for Black History Month! After making accordion books to organize learned information, the girls chose six books about men and women who made important contributions to communities. Look for the these informational books to come home soon so that they can show you what they learned!

Math: We continue the geometry unit. We practiced measuring angles inside of triangles and sorting quadrilaterals. Next week, we will review the entire unit to prepare for an assessment mid-week. 

Language Arts: We completed our PBL (project-based learning) project. We explored the question How are different adaptations critical to survival in specific ocean zones?.  Thank you to those that were able to visit the culmination. The girls were incredibly proud to share their work with everyone!

Social Studies: Our Civl War unit continues with learning about the Emancipation Proclamation, the eventual end of the war, and the Reconstruction Era. The girls learned about the "pig pen" cypher code used by soldiers. They enjoyed writing messages to fellow fourthies! We will also be taking notes from the historical fiction novel Ranger: Long Road to Freedom.

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Reminders and Important Dates:         

• Carpool helper next week: Lilah Grace Wright
• Special week next week: Lucy Winks
• March/April Musical Practice Schedule (keep in mind for doctor appointments)
• Thursday, March 6: Wordly Wise Dress Up Day
• Noon dismissal on Friday, March 5
• Spring Break: March 10-17
• Happy birthday, Lucy on Wednesday, March 13!

• Be sure to check out our photo link for photos from the month/year.