We managed to sneak in some academic learning this week among the many play rehearsals. In math, we started our next unit on decimals. The girls have really enjoyed this unit so far. We will compare and order decimals this week as well as discuss decimal numbers to the hundredths (and review how this relates to money).
Please note: In your daughter's papers, which were sent home this past Friday, you will find the recent test on measurement. We did not have time to do the error analysis in class, so I'm asking the girls to complete it at home (without the help of humans or electronic devices😁). I'm hoping to have the tests back by Tuesday if at all possible. However, I will be very flexible on the due date for this!
In Language Arts, the girls did a fun activity called a "dramatic reading". This comes from Whole Brain teaching, which emphasizes the importance of using multiple modalities (i.e. auditory, visual, and kinesthetic/movement) during learning and ultimately deepens student's comprehension. One girl read from Scraps of Time while another girl acted out the story. The girls had so much fun with this! Click here to see some pictures from this activity.
In addition, the girls were given a lot of time to work on their Glogs, and we will start presentations next week. Also, we discussed what should be included in a good narrative and critiqued a student example piece of writing. Many girls have started typing their Spring Break stories, and I'm hopeful we can get those finished next week.
Here is the updated rehearsal schedule for the play. The highlighted times are extra rehearsal times recently added by Mrs. Ivens.
Reminders and General Information
Information needing a parent response is highlighted.
**Parent How-To Videos for accessing Quia, Newsela, and That Quiz!
**St. Catherine's will be hosting a parenting panel on April 10th. Click here for a picture of the flyer that was sent home this past Friday.
**Shepherd's Way Outreach Project- Fourthies are asked to bring in deodorant and razors for the shelter. The collection ends April 5th. Thanks for what you have already sent in.
**Autism Awareness Month- Click here for details.
**Maypole- A Fourthie Tradition!! All details are here (Fourthie site> Everything Else)
**Click here to see the required hairstyles for the play. Please have your daughter come to school with her hair already styled, so the moms who are volunteering can focus on makeup and costumes. Thank you so much for your help with this!
**Final Assembly information is here!
**Click here to sign up for spring conferences.
**Click here to see the letter from Mrs. Ivens regarding costumes for the play.
***UPDATED 3-25-19The girls will NOT need shoes. They will go barefoot on stage.
***UPDATED 3-25-19The girls will NOT need shoes. They will go barefoot on stage.
**Homework calendar for family planning.
**Carpool Helper(s)- Elizabeth and Grace will represent our class.
**Special Week- Holt is our Special Week girl this week.
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