Post #11

It was a packed four day week! We started our week by taking a look at how voting has changed throughout the course of our history. There were lots of- "That's not fair!" and "That's not right!" The girls chatted about why voting is both a right and a responsibility.

The girls worked with their Halloween candy counts and created a chart in Google Sheets (similar to Excel). We tried something a little different with this assignment. I provided the girls with a video tutorial that explained how to create a chart and what they needed to include in theirs. It was interesting to observe how they went about this activity. Each girl chose a method that worked for her learning style. We talked about their maturity and personal insight. How great that a fourth grader can understand her learning needs! The girls completed their unit test after a day of review. All math tests include a listening station, writing prompt, and an EdPuzzle. Tests scores were great. Corrections will be made on Monday. And then we are ready to move on to fractions.

We launched into All of a Kind Family by Sydney Taylor. The girls are reflecting on their reading by choosing a summarizing hashtag and then writing several sentences about key events. Here's an example:

Your daughter can give you a tour of her Google Drive and you can see her All of a Kind Family slideshow.  This week's writing lab focused on the importance of choosing specific transitions in expository writing. The girls are working on a procedure essay. They chose a topic of expertise and the topics are VARIED! As with all writing labs, the girls will revise and edit before printing.

The multimedia book project is moving along. There is much excitement with this project. We will have a viewing of the book trailers next week. Here's a sneak preview from Isabella:
 

ERB testing begins on Monday. The girls will be taking the tests on the computer. The Middle School has been using the digital format for years and raved about it. We decided to go digital last year and testing was smooth sailing. We will begin with a few practice tests on Monday to get the girls comfortable with the format. It is a homework free week (yippeeee!). I know you will send your daughters to school rested and ready for the test. The girls may bring in cozy slippers or socks- just to make the testing environment a little more palatable:)

Monday 11/12	Tuesday 11/13	Wednesday 11/14	Thursday 11/15	Friday 11/16	Monday 11/19
9:00-10:00	8:15-9:00	9:00-10:00	9:15-10:15	8:15-9:15	9:00-10:00
Practice test	Math Part1	Math Part 2	Writing Concepts	Quantitative Reasoning	Wriitng Mechanics
11:30-12:30	11:30-12:30	11:30-12:30			Make-up tests
Auditory Comprehension	Reading Comprehension	Verbal Reasoning			11/27, 11/28

Nuts and Bolts:

Information needing a parent response is highlighted.

 "Parent How To" videos. This week's feature-Google Drive and Google Classroom
Outreach Project- Canned Food Drive
St. Chris Math Expo- Tuesday Morning (11/20)- Field Trip Attire

* Homework- Posted for family planning- NO HOMEWORK WEEK

* Carpool Helpers- No Fourthies from M02

*Special Week Girl- Kensie 

Class Leadership Week of 11/12

Ambassadors- Vivian and Blair

Photographer-Kaylee

Closers- Angelina and Kensie

Girls-Your blog question is.......What day do we go to St. Chris? Post your answer here.