Friday, March 21, 2025

3/21 Weekly Update

Our quote of the week was "Believe you can and you're halfway there!" 
Lila Woods was nominated by her peers for showing 
a positive attitude even when things are hard! 

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Children's book illustrator Angeli Rafer is visiting the lower school next 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                 

Reading: We began our next novel, Number the Stars. We learned a little bit about WWII and Denmark to prepare our minds for the setting of the novel. We also began a "mythological creature" bracket for our own version of March Madness. The girls had to choose criteria to judge the creatures and move them through the brackets. They are reading about various creatures and explaining their thoughts in the choices of which creatures advance. 

Math: We began our fraction unit. This week we covered decomposing and adding/subtracting like denominator fractions. A mini-unit on the order of operations was also started. The girls have enjoyed this type of solving and review of basic facts. 

Language Arts: We completed our poetry blossoms for a spring display. We were also able to do some writing outside on these gorgeous days! The girls have started a new "Unlock the Rainbow" challenge. Ask your daughter which part they are working on! 

Social Studies: Our Civl War unit continues with learning about the Emancipation Proclamation, the eventual end of the war, and the Reconstruction Era. We also take notes from the historical fiction novel Ranger: Long Road to Freedom.
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Reminders and Important Dates:         

  • Carpool helper next week: Nell Henderson
  • Special week next week: 
  • Tuesday, March 25 is a Gold/White Spirit Day

    • Meriwether-Godsey will provide ice cream from Ruby Scoops for all LS students

      • There will be a non-dairy option for students with allergies

  • March/April Musical Practice and Performance Schedule (keep in mind for doctor appointments)
  • Wednesday, April 9  Grade 4 Musical for families

    9:30-10:15 am in Endeavour

  • Thursday, April 10  Grade 4 Musical for Seniors

    9:30-11:00 am on Endeavour Hall

  • Friday, April 18   Good Friday

    11:30 am dismissal for EL-Grade 1

    Noon dismissal for Grades 2-4

  • Monday, April 21  No School

  • April 25 - Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day   (8 a.m. - 12 pm)
  • Be sure to check out our photo link for photos from the month/year.

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