We wrapped up our swimming unit this week and are looking forward to getting back on track with our schedule next week. Although next week will be filled with some chapel prep!
For the first time today, I am sending home Friday Folders. It includes some written work the girls have completed over the last several weeks. Please take a look through it, empty the folder, sign the form, and send it back in with your daughter by Tuesday.
Here are some curriculum updates:
Math: We have spent some this week discussing the various angle types: right, obtuse acute, straight, and reflex. The girls also practiced using a protractor to measure angles. Next week, we will review line types and characteristics of various polygons.
Language Arts: The girls did well learning the vocabulary words from list 1 in Wordly Wise. Today we took the quiz together to establish that routine.
We also finished our first writing lab where the girls wrote a paragraph describing themselves and included a pixelated picture. They love this project and the younger girls especially love guessing who is who.
Lastly, we finished a class read aloud of The Hundred Dresses. This a timeless story that shares messages about of bullying and discrimination in a straight forward manner. Children can learn about dealing with tough decisions like standing up for friends, fitting in, and ultimately how to show forgiveness. It is a fabulous story and encourages great class discussions. After completing the last chapter, the girls created their own dress design with a special message of compassion hidden somewhere within the design. They area very creative bunch and did a fantastic job designing their dresses.
Reminders:
- Carpool Helper next week is Emma Walsh
- ERB Milestones will take place next week. Please limit appointments if possible
- Picture Day is Wednesday, Sept. 20th.
- Our class chapel is this Friday at 8:15am in the Lower School Assembly Room
- Blessing of the Animals is on October 6th. More information to come.
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