Post #9

I enjoyed our conferences and learning more about your incredibly kind and talented daughters. We are having a great year and I'm grateful for your partnership.

We are in the second math chapter which focuses on the four operations of whole numbers. Now more then ever, Attention to Detail is critical. The girls practiced solving equations and realized the importance of bar modeling. Bar modeling is a recurring strategy that the girls will use throughout the year. I loved watching them as they used bar modeling and the aha moments they were having. We are keeping the Halloween theme as we bar model:

Some spooky writing was all the rage this week. Writing Lab #5 focuses on sentence structure and the editing process. The girls are working hard to incorporate rich vocabulary in their writing. Revising and editing is a skill that will be reinforced in each writing lab. We talked about creative writing (language arts composition book) and the girls expressed their feelings regarding handwriting vs. typing. They were articulate and seemed to understand what works best for them. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach and I've encouraged the girls to advocate for themselves. Fourth grade is about empowering the girls to make choices that will be beneficial for lifelong learning. 

Wordly Wise Dress-Up Day will be here soon. The girls are doing a great job using the words in conversation and writing. Ask your daughter what her plans are for WW Dress-Up Day.

A special shout out to Ali, Camden, and Cate for their performances at our first LS Recital. They were poised and performed beautifully.

Today, the girls were treated to a book talk with Shannon and Dean Hale. They were so excited to listen to this duo. Shannon and Dean Hall spoke about the importance of determination, resillience, and following your dream.

The first quarter is just about over. Now is a good time to have your daughter give you a tour of her Google Drive and Google Classroom. You can see her writing and other activities. While you are on the computer, take a peek into her Quia account to see Wordly Wise quizzes, Spelling City to see spelling progress, and That Quiz for a check of her fact fluency.

Nuts and Bolts:

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* Wordly Wise Dress Up Day is Tuesday, October 31st!!! Details here.

* Our field trip to Mt. Vernon is on November 8th. Details here.

* Homework- Homework is posted each Friday for family planning.

* Special Week Girl- Ava 

* Carpool Helpers- No Fourthies from room M02 are on duty next week.

* Late start on Thursday. It's Innovation Day. Supplies will be provided by the school.

Class Leadership Week of 10/16

Ambassadors- Eliza and Ali

Reporters- Ceci and Caelan

Photographer- Camden

Girls-

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