Post #35

Can you imagine sitting around a radio with your family on October 30, 1938 and listening to the broadcast of the War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells? To conclude our study of the 1930's, the girls listened to the broadcast and drew what they imagined was happening. Here's an example from Lura:

We moved into the '40's and started by taking a quick peek at life in this decade. The girls read a graphic novel about the attack on Pearl Harbor, listened to President Roosevelt's speech about "The day that will live in infamy", and researched the event. Later they learned about the internment of Japanese-Americans. 

We are moving across America in math, solving riddles and practicing rounding. The girls reviewed area and perimeter with a fairly creepy introduction. They were so intrigued with the make-up artist that they asked for the video clip to appear in Three Word Thursday.

I mentioned the girls' love of Reader's Theaters last week. So what do you do when you are a Fourthie and your teacher doesn't assign enough Reader's Theaters? You write your own, of course! Kaylee took matters into her own hands and wrote a Reader's Theater about a St. Catherine's math class in room M02. The girls did an excellent job reading and reinforced some math skills too. 

We enjoyed some snacks after the immigrants arrived at Ellis island. We had digestives, dried turkey, Swiss rolls, aged cheese, water crackers, and a tiny bit of fruit. Many girls came dressed in clever outfits to showcase their country of origin.

I just realized that this is our last full week in fourth grade. YIKES!! We will keep "The Lamps of Learning Burning!"

Nuts and Bolts: 

Information needing a parent response is highlighted.

* Fifth Grade required math work. You will receive a hard copy from Middle School. Here's a copy just in case your hard copy goes missing.

* Homework- no homework until 5th grade!
* Fourthie Party! We will celebrate on May 31st. Pool Party (girls will need a swim cap, one piece suit, towel) from 10:30-11:30, Pizza lunch, Movie Time!!

* Final Assembly Information is here! Please be mindful of the rehearsal schedule if you need to make any appointments for your daughter:

Thursday, May 30 @ 1:00 – 2:00

Friday, May 31@ 9:00-10:00

Monday, June 3 @ 8:30 – 9:45 (Please note-this is a half day. Dismissal is at noon.)

Tuesday, June 4 @ 1:00 LS Final Assembly – Kenny Center

Class Leadership Week of 5/20

 Carpool Helpers- No one from M02

Special Week Girl- Chloe

Ambassadors- Kensie and Ellie

Photographer- Lydia

Closers- Angelina and Sissi

Girls-Your blog question is.......How many full weeks of school do we have left in fourth grade? Post your answer here.