Post #40

Could you look at the shape of a state, turn the state name into a funky food, and then find the area and perimeter. These girls came up with some pretty descriptive state names like Chocovania, Pizzaginia, Cheesington, New Jello- just to name a few. Here's an example:

To prepare for the cumulative math assessment, we reviewed many key concepts this week. The girls will be assessed on Wednesday. There is no need for any extra practice at home other than reviewing their math journal.  We talked about Meghan and Harry's wedding cake and even made our own-not so royal "Dump Cake." The girls did some real life problem solving with a cake recipe. Just keeping it real.

We finished up Abby Takes a Stand. After listening to the girls voice their opinions about the injustice of segregation and what they would have done to stop it, I feel pretty good about our future. We will swing through the 60's next week. 

The last Wordly Wise quiz was taken and the books have been retired. But the Wordly Wise creativity continued. The girls went on a scavenger hunt throughout the Lower School putting their vocabulary skills to the test. They also played around with The Stickman (your daughter can explain) and retold his tale using many Wordly Wise words. They will share these with each other next week.

Most girls have published their final Storybird. Stay tuned. The rest will be published soon. You can read them here:

Title of story	Author's Name	A little bit about the author	Story URL
The Battle	Lydia	I live in Richmond, VA. And I love to read and write.	https://storybird.com/books/7czcd8g7zd/?token=xp88resx4v
The Best Grade Ever	Ava	My name is Ava Pumphrey I am ten year old and I love all animals!!!	https://storybird.com/books/the-best-grade-ever/
George & Samantha	Stella	I love using Storybird because it gives me an opportunity to write.	https://storybird.com/books/george-samatha/?token=2288c93cde
The Animal Kingdom	Lucy	Lucy likes animals.	https://storybird.com/books/jzf46pszay/?token=e8zpsss68y
Best Year Ever	Camden	I love a good and tender story. What inspires me is kindness and friendship.	https://storybird.com/books/best-year-ever-6/?token=9rzzws5zwn
Fourth Grade Writing	Cate	She lives in Richmond, Va and she loves pugs.	https://storybird.com/books/writing-lab-16/?token=kv3jck5vst
Good Advice	Cecilia	She loves French Bulldogs and Lives in Richmond,Virginia.	https://storybird.com/books/good-advice-7/?token=dr4q7eq76y
The Amazing Macho Nacho	Caelan	She lives in Richmond with 3 brothers and 3 cats.	https://storybird.com/books/the-amazing-macho-nacho/?token=2p7stfabm4
Room MO2	McKenzie	I love to read, and write. I also love and animals.	https://storybird.com/books/room-mo2/?token=qe7mrxgs9g
Lost Inside and Out	Sarah	She is like the main character in the story	https://storybird.com/books/lost-inside-and-out/?token=px99z794u4
Petunia Makes a Friend	Eliza	Eliza dances at The Richmond Ballet and has two siblings a 12 year old brother named William and a three year old sister named Anna.	https://storybird.com/books/petunia-makes-a-friend/?token=k4nq6xrszv
Fancy Smancy	Alafair (Ali)	I love riding ponies, swimming, dancing lacrosse, field hockey, and singing	https://storybird.com/books/fancy-smancy-2/?token=8625tgsg7h

Nuts and Bolts:

Information needing a parent response is highlighted.

Thank-you for your generosity and help with the St. Andrew's Outreach project. We met our goal and the girls were proud.

* Required Summer Reading

* Fourth Grade Swim/Movie Party 6/1 Please pack a one piece bathing suit, swim cap, towel, goggles are optional. We are going to have a BLAST!

*Assembly practice will be on Thursday (5/31) from 1:00-2:00, Friday (6/1) 9:30-10:30, and Monday(6/4) 8:30-9:45

* Monday 6/4 is a half day with dismissal at noon.

* Final Assembly- 6/5 @ 1:00 (Girls should wear a dress, skirt, or nice slacks. They will be walking up steps to the gym stage, so please try to avoid heels.)

* Homework-No written homework! Check for reminders on the homework plan!

* Carpool Helpers-Cate

Class Leadership Week of 5/28

Ambassadors- Cate and Lucy

Girls-Your blog question is.......What do you need for the party on Friday? Post your answer here.