Week 16 Update!

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow days and had a chance to rest up and recharge. This is by far my favorite time of year. We have been playing Christmas music every morning and the girls make sure to remind me to turn on the Christmas lights. The holiday abstract noun pictures are amazing. I continue to be wowed by this group's artistic abilities.

Even though we had a very short week, we were able to get in some math. We discussed how to decompose fractions (ask your daughter what this means) and how to add and subtract like fractions. We also did a fun hands-on activity where we hung fractions on a number line. This sparked some great conversations about how to compare and order fractions using all of the strategies we discussed last week.

In Language Arts, the girls spent most of their time preparing for and presenting their book reviews. This is the girls' first attempt at an oral report this year, so we tried to keep it as low-key and stress free as possible. I am very impressed by this group's oral presentation skills! Also, at the end of each presentation, the audience is given a chance to ask questions and give compliments. The girls are doing a great job of being good listeners and giving quality feedback to their peers.

***Please click here to view the information about the costumes for the Gift Service. Your daughter was given a copy when she received her costume. 

***Please look for a letter to be posted here (by the end of the weekend) that will give information related to the Service Project we will be participating in at Shepherd's Way on January 30th. Nira will be coordinating the volunteers and there is a link in the letter for a Sign-Up Genius to specify which food/drink items you are able to donate. Thank you so much for your help with this amazing project!

***Please have your daughter wrap her Secret Santa gift and place it in a paper bag. We will exchange the gifts on Monday morning.

***Please see the schedule below for all of the activities taking place this coming week:

Reminders and General Information

                                Information needing a parent response is highlighted.

*Parent How-To Videos for accessing Quia, Newsela, and That Quiz!

***Here are the details about the Gift Service that were sent home recently via e-mail:

* Homework- Posted for family planning.

* Carpool Helper-  Mary Michael will represent our class.

Class Leadership Week of 12/17

Ambassadors/Flag Raisers- Ava Jane and Chloe

Girls: Your blog question is...What is your favorite Christmas song? Post your answer here.