4/25 Weekly Update

Grandparent/Special Friend Day was a success!

Some photos from the day are in our photo folder.

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Please check in with your daughter about spelling and Wordly Wise homework. While most of the girls are completing work during study hall, I am noticing a slip in performance on the assessments. I have encouraged the girls to make flash cards or do extra practice in the evenings if they feel they need more time with the words. Thank you for your support!          

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Curriculum Updates   

Reading: We finished our novel, Number the Stars. We are finishing the body posters for our character analysis of Annemarie. The girls also worked on a "Chapter 18" story where they were able to write the rest of the story....Did Annemarie and Ellen meet up again? What did they do? Did Ellen get her necklace? They enjoyed this creative writing!

Math: We continue to work on equivalent fractions, simplifying, and comparing fractions.  We completed a pixel art assignment that practiced adding and subtracting fractions.

Language Arts: This week, we practiced the Grandparent/Special Friend Day poem presentation. We also prepared our science element posters and made bookmarks for our guests.

Social Studies: We have started the Civil War museum exhibit project. At this stage, the girls are researching to gather information on their assigned topic. 

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Reminders and Important Dates:         

• Carpool helper next week: Madelynn Browning
• Special week next week: Lila Wood
• Wednesday, April 30  Morning visit with Middle School
• Friday, May 9 King's Dominion Field Trip Information
• Friday, May 23 No School - St. Chris Commencement
• Saturday, May 24 St. Catherine's Commencement
• Monday, May 26 No School - Memorial Day
• Thursday, May 29 Grade 4 Final Assembly/Reception (11-12)
• Be sure to check out our photo link for photos from the month/year.

4/18 Weekly Update

 Kara Bell had an awesome Special Week! 

          

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Curriculum Updates     The paper folders came home today!

Spring Clinic Update

Reading: We finished our novel,  Number the Stars. We are working on a "body poster" for the main character, Annemarie. These will analyze her traits, inner thoughts, and challenges. The posters will be on display for a bit and then come home. 

Math: We assessed improper fractions and the conversion to mixed numbers. Next, we will work on equivalent fractions, simplifying, and comparing fractions. 

Language Arts: This week, we did more intensive review of what proper editing and revising entails. The girls helped me create an anchor chart to use when we review our papers and help our peers improve their written work. We put this to use in previously written paragraphs. 

Social Studies: We finished taking notes from the historical fiction novel Ranger: Long Road to Freedom. We will begin a Civil War project "museum exhibit".

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Reminders and Important Dates:         

• Carpool helper next week: Lucy Winks
• Special week next week: 

• Monday, April 21  No School

• Thursday, April 24 Spirit Day

• Friday, April 25 - Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day   (8 a.m. - 10:45 am)
• Saturday, April 26 Daisy Days
• Friday, May 9 King's Dominion Field Trip Information
• Tuesday, May 13  Grade 4 Assembly (8:30-9 Bannard)
• Friday, May 23 No School - St. Chris Commencement
• Saturday, May 24 St. Catherine's Commencement
• Monday, May 26 No School - Memorial Day
• Thursday, May 29 Grade 4 Final Assembly (11-12)
• Be sure to check out our photo link for photos from the month/year.

4/11 Weekly Update

What a performance! 💕💕

The girls diligently displayed patience and perseverance to put on a wonderful production!

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Reminders and Important Dates:         

• Carpool helper next week: Olivia Costa
• Special week next week: Kara Bell

• 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. - 10:45 pm)
• May 9 King's Dominion Field Trip Information

• Be sure to check out our photo link for photos from the month/year.
• Willy Wonka school photos
• Math Game Suggestions

4/4 Weekly Update

Josie Shingler had a fantastic birthday and special week! 

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                  Don't forget to sign up for a spring conference visit!                          ______________________________________________________

Curriculum Updates     

Chinese update from Mrs. Dorian

         

Reading: We continue reading Number the Stars. The girls used PIXTON to create comic panels to summarize the story so far. The Wordly Wise passage this week taught us about Anne Frank. The girls were fascinated to learn more about her bravery and how it tied in with our novel. 

Math: We are working on improper fractions and the conversion to mixed numbers. We are also adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

Language Arts: The girls interviewed an assigned fourthie and wrote a descriptive article. They used the peer's photograph to create a magazine-style cover to accompany the article. These will be on display in the hall for a bit before making their way home. 

Social Studies: We are taking notes from the historical fiction novel Ranger: Long Road to Freedom. We are working towards a Civil War project "museum exhibit".

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Reminders and Important Dates:         

• Carpool helper next week: Madeleine Heimlich
• Special week next week: 
• 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

• Rising 5th Grade Meeting BEFORE the performance 

• 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. - 10:45 pm)
• May 9 King's Dominion Field Trip Information

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