Post #28

Mary Poppins is coming to St. Catherine's!! 

The parents' show is Wednesday @ 9:45 in the LS Assembly Room!

The girls spent a good chunk of the week in rehearsal and when they weren't in rehearsal they were singing the songs in the classroom- totally student led. Costume parts were due today. Please send items in on Monday if you didn't get a chance to send them in today. Details are here. The girls should have their hair done at home and arrive ready for make-up and costumes on performance days. Details here:

The girls practiced reading decimals, ordering decimals, and examining decimals on food packages. They are tackling the Greg Tang Spring Challenge and earning lots of math chicks. "Math Nests" are getting full. 

Ever wonder what a car cost in the 1920's. How much was a loaf of bread? The average annual income? The girls examined the cost of living in the 1920's and solved math problems with their data. An immigration project was introduced this week. After watching images of immigrants arriving at Ellis Island and listening to Isle of Hope-Isle of Tears, the girls explored their family names using this site: https://www.libertyellisfoundation.org/. They will assume the identity of an immigrant and research that country. This project will span several weeks and will be completed in class. We will witness a Naturalization Ceremony as the culmination of our immigration unit. This is always a favorite field trip for the Fourthies. 

More than 200 Newsela articles were read in celebration and appreciation of Women's History Month. Way to go Fourthies!

The girls had a blast getting to know Ginnie Hester. We will miss her laughter and friendship. Tell your daughters not to fret. Ginnie is always welcome in Room M02 and I know she will visit before the year is over.

Nuts and Bolts: 

Information needing a parent response is highlighted.

* Grandparents' and Special Visitors' Day invitations went home last week. There is still time to register. Our guests are joining us for lunch so we need an accurate headcount. Please click here to register.

* 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.

* April is Autism Awareness Month- kick off with a Jean's Day on Monday. Details here.
* Shepherd's Way Outreach Project- Fourthies are asked to bring razors and deodorant for the shelter.* Homework for family planning purposes.

* Everyday Parenting Solutions- program at St. Catherine's on April 10th. Details here.

* Final Assembly Information is here! 

Class Leadership Week of 4/1

 Carpool Helpers- Lydia and Lucy

Special Week Girl-Jacey

Ambassadors- Blair and Sissi

Photographer-Ellie

Closers- Lauren and Ginny

Girls-Your blog question is.......Whose "Math Chick" nest is in this post? Post your answer here.