Weekly Update

Health Reminders from Nurse Hyde (may also be found on p. 52 in the Student and Parent Handbook)

If a student has the following symptoms, do not send her to school:

1. A temperature of 100 degrees or higher within the previous 24 hours, without the use of antipyretic medications such as Tylenol or Advil.

2. Diarrhea within the previous 24 hours

3. Vomiting within the previous 24 hours

4. Undiagnosed rashes, skin eruptions or lesions

5. Any contagious illness, such as COVID, meningitis, pertussis, chickenpox, influenza, etc.

6. Any other contagious conditions such as strep throat or pink eye

7. Untreated cases of head lice

Here are some curriculum updates and reminders:

Math: We are working on chapter 5, which focuses on geometry. So far, we have reviewed the difference between a point, line, line segment, and ray. The girls also can identify angle types including right, acute, obtuse, and straight. For the last few weeks, the homework has been a spiral review and then they have a short quiz focusing on the topics reviewed. While they may not love this homework format, it helps to keep previously taught skills fresh in their minds!

Reading: We are enjoying the wit and humor in Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo. After the girls read a section of chapters, they define new vocabulary and answer comprehension questions. We should finish this novel sometime next week.

PBL: The girls are working hard to finish their PBL (project-based learning) projects on ocean animal adaptations. In science, they are constructing a 3D model of their animal. In class, they made an illustration of their imaginary creature and also wrote a descriptive paragraph about it. We are excited to share all of their work with you on February 20.

Social Studies: We are still working through our study of the Civil War. The girls are asking thoughtful questions. With February being Black History Month, we will also discuss African-Americans from this period who were major change makers. 

Reminders:

🚙 Carpool helper next week: Sloane

⭐ Special Week: Sloane

❗Remember that your daughter needs performance attire for any performing art group in which she participates!

💻 January update from Creative Technology 

🇺🇸 February 17: School Holiday

🪼 February 20: 4th Grade PBL Culmination from 10:30 - 11:00 starting in the Lower School Assembly Room - Please join us!

🦸‍♀️ February 21: WW Dress Up Day

🔍 Scavenger hunt question - answer this!