In math, we started off working on word problems and then reviewed all of the concepts in Unit 4 for the remainder of the week. The girls seemed very confident going into the test on Friday, and their scores reflected all of their hard work! They will work on their corrections this week and the tests will go home in their Friday folders. Also, since the girls really enjoy creating their own math problems, I challenged them to write a one or two-step word problem using addition or subtraction of mixed numbers. I told them that I would choose one problem to be included on the Unit 4 test.
***Congratulations to Sophia! She created the winning math problem.***
In Language Arts, several girls presented their persuasive writing projects. It's been really fun to see their creativity. I left it pretty much open-ended as far as how they would present their information. This week, Elizabeth shared informational video segments she created at home, which showed her riding her bike, jumping on a trampoline and Pogo stick, roller-blading, and bouncing a basketball. Serpell and Sirena typed their information into an online program called typatone.com. Each letter generates a sound, and then they created a dance to go with the music. Finally, Chloe impressed us by having a deep knowledge of her topic, and she enhanced her presentation with a colorful posterboard. At the conclusion of each presentation, the girls had to answer questions from the audience about their topic, and we gave lots of compliments as well! The girls also finished their friendship writing labs and worked on their Langston Hughes poems and illustrations.
In addition, the girls have really enjoyed presenting their Personalized Learning Projects. Mary Michael, Chloe, and Mary surveyed a group of teachers and students to see what they liked best about St. Catherine's School. They gathered, organized, and analyzed their data. Next, they input their data into Google Sheets and generated several graphs to present to the class. Paige, Ruthie, and Elizabeth decided to take pictures of the class to create a photo album for me. They really captured the unique personalities of this awesome group of girls. I am so excited to keep this and will enjoy looking through these photos for years to come!
The girls had so much fun exchanging Valentine's and dressing up as a WW word. I was blown away by the complexity of their Valentine's Day boxes. They clearly spent a lot of time creating those masterpieces. Click here for more pictures from Valentine's Day. Thank you to the families who brought in waters, fun heart-shaped glasses and yummy treats.
Fyi...the upcoming week will fly by fast! The majority of our time will be spent preparing for our class chapel on February 25th. I am currently trying to plan for the possibility of inclement weather on Wednesday. If the girls really focus during each practice session, we should be ready to go on February 25th.
Reminders and General Information
Information needing a parent response is highlighted.
**Parent How-To Videos for accessing Quia, Newsela, and That Quiz!
**Our class chapel is February 25th.
**The Family Life class is currently being taught by Nurse Blanton during our regularly scheduled Science class. Please look for her weekly e-mail updates. Here is the letter from Dr. Kapetanis, which outlines more information about this event.
**Homework- for family planning
**Carpool Helper(s)- Harper will represent our class.
**Special Week- No Special Week girl for the short week.
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