Fourthies Class of 2027: Post #3

It's official! The girls are now Fourthies. We had our "Hat Ceremony." We talked with the girls about being leaders and the responsibilities and privileges associated with leadership. The yellow hats are always a big deal to the girls.

Math- it's all around us. The girls explored campus and completed a geometry scavenger hunt. Of course they could have made geometry flashcards but where's the relevance (or fun) in that? They are creating a collaborative slideshow with their findings that I will share next week. There was more work with factors and multiples. Prime factorization was introduced. One student commented that it was "magic." We used a few interactive sites, listened to the tale of the Hairy Toe, and found factor pairs while "Building a Buttercup." The girls also received their donut for Donut Math. Your daughter can explain about all of this.

Creative writing (Wordly Wise and Three Word Thursday) is a huge part of our curriculum. Our writing labs are a more formal activity and teach the four genres of writing: Expository, Descriptive, Persuasive, and Narrative. Each lab has a specific focus and is typed on a Google Doc. This allows me to read the girls' writing in "real time" to make suggestions and encourage edits. A writing lab is completed over several days to encourage revision and attention to detail. They will amass an impressive digital portfolio by the end of fourth grade.

Spelling dictation and Wordly Wise picture match-up were introduced this week. The girls are encouraged to check their spelling dictation using their words. This activity really requires ATD (attention to detail). ATD will become the Fourthie mantra.

We finished The Hundred Dresses and have started our book project. The girls designed a dress and will make a life size version of it next week. A virtue quote will be embedded in the dress. The younger girls are going to love seeing these on display.

Everyone likes to receive a note of appreciation or gratitude, right? We will practice the art of expressing gratitude using personalized notepads. The girls designed a note pad with their monogram or signature. Expect your daughter's note of gratitude next week.