Post #26

March is "Women's History Month" and we are all about it! The girls will be completing several mini-projects in class. Mini biographies are being read about women who made a difference and helped pave the way for our girls- the future leaders. The girls are practicing summarizing and to add some creativity they are imagining a birthday wish these prominent women would make. They are using a Google spreadsheet to keep track of their information. Newsela has many articles that the girls are reading and discussing too. Many of our EdPuzzles during the month of March will also reinforce the limitless potential of girls. Here's an example:

The girls spent a good chunk of math time reviewing and practicing the skills in Unit Five. We will begin Unit Six when we return from break. Unit Six introduces decimal concepts. I snuck in a little decimal work this week and was delighted to see that the girls understand decimals as they relate to fractions.

We are in the 1920's in History4Fourthies and the girls "got their wiggle on" and learned the Charleston. We looked at slang (ask your daughter for some examples) from this decade and discussed how society was changing in regards to women. The girls worked with https://online.photoscissors.com and practiced removing a background to place themselves in a 1920's outfit. We will be writing dialogue with these characters after break. 

Writing brought out the creativity this week. Their Fourthie Doodles were so clever! I decided to use some of the girls' writing for Wordly Wise practice. We will do this from now on since there's nothing like watching your peers use your writing for an assignment. The girls took Three Word Thursday to a new level. They wrote poems, songs, choreographed dances, made props. Wow! 

We had a lot of fun celebrating Dr. Seuss. Look at the class pictures to see the teamwork and creations.

Nuts and Bolts: 

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 "Parent How To" videos. Click here and let me know if there is a tutorial you would like to see on our page.

* Spring Conference Sign-Up- Please choose a time for us to meet to discuss your daughter's progress and goals for the remainder of fourth grade.

* Please consider our play rehearsal schedule when making dental, doctor, etc. appointments for your daughter. Practice begins on 3/22.

Final Assembly Information is here! I know it's a long way off, but a few parents were asking for attire details.

Class Leadership Week of 3/18

 Carpool Helpers- Lauren

Special Week Girl- Blair

Ambassadors- Lura and Chloe

Photographer-Sissi

Closers- Vivian and Blair

Girls-Your blog question is.......Who is wearing a 1920's outfit? Post your answer here.