We are plotting points in all four coordinates, working with negative numbers. The girls are in the process of a math project working with latitude and longitude. They determined the coordinates (and read them to the ten thousandths place) for several countries using a coordinate necklace site. The girls created paper dolls and with a partner are writing stories and plays about girls from around the world. We couldn't resist extending World Language Week. Their problem solving was impressive this week. The girls were determined to solve multi-step problems. They used bar modeling and other strategies. Ask your daughter how she solved these:
To reinforce states and capitals we are combining a little geography with math. Each week the girls will complete a listening math station, solve a few riddles and color the USA. These activities will be in their Google Classroom if you want to take a peak. The girls will complete the unit six assessment on Wednesday. I'll include an individual Musical Moment (Girls- submit your choices).
Creative writing was off the charts this week. Three Word Thursday was an April Fools' prank and the girls were so creative with their writing. How could you use the words: table, souvenir, letter and include something about this video clip:
Most girls have finished their Stickman adventure writing lab. They imagined the adventure happening and created a radio or TV broadcast. Click here to listen or watch.
We are reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. The novel is set in Copenhagen during World War 11. It's a great story about courage and compassion.
History4Fourthies has us in the 1920's. The girls learned about the 19th Amendment and charted women's suffrage around the world. I loved it when someone said with indignation, "Can you believe that some countries still don't allow women to vote?" The roaring twenties will be roaring next week. Stay tuned.......
Bike Day is Monday! Details are here. Girls need to pack a hearty lunch, water bottle(s), sunscreen. And of course everyone needs a helmet.
Please email me a digital family picture. The picture should include mother and daughter (and anyone else). It doesn't need to be recent. We will be using it for a project in the coming weeks. And many thanks to those folks who emailed pictures:)
A Few Notes.....
* Special Week Sign-up Isabelle will be our Special Week girl.
* Carpool Helper Calendar- Alexandra will represent our class next week.
* Homework-posted for family planning.
* Please sign and return the 3D Design letter. A hard copy went home on Tuesday. Here's a digital copy just in case it was misplaced.
* Play help needed. Please see the sign-up sheet. Costume requirements are posted on our Fourthie site and there is a link to order shoes if your daughter needs a pair.
*CARITAS is coming to St. Catherine's April 8th-April 15th. We are collecting non-perishable lunch items (water bottles, fruit cups, cracked, chips, etc.) Sign-up here.
* The girls will spend the morning in Middle school on 5/10. They will go to the Middle School after chapel and return at 12:30. This is a change from Cari's email earlier in the week.
Girls- Your mystery blog question... What amendment gave women the right to vote? Post your answer here.
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