Real World Math!!

Imagine you have a budget of $400 for a family of 4 to spend on a weekend.  You have some items on your shopping list you need to get (batteries, light bulbs, detergent, and vitamins), you can eat in or eat out, go to the movies or roller skating or stay in for a family game night.  Just keep in mind that if you do go out, you have to watch your milage because gas costs money.  This was the scenerio that the 4th grade students were given today.  They could choose to work with a partner or alone. There was no "right answer" to the weekend they planned but there was TONS of number crunching as they planned a perfect (and affordable) weekend!

Finishing up our WWII unit!

In Fourth Grade Language Arts and Social Studies, we are finishing up a cross-curricular study of WWII.  We started the unit by reading Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry which brought to life the European aspect of the war.  After completing that book, our classes discussed how Japan and even the United States also became involved in the war.  The girls have been fascinated and deeply engrossed in learning about this time in history.  In small groups the girls are reading more historical fiction books about this time period and how people in Europe, Asia, and America were all affected.

Last week, as we discussed the role that the United States played in WWII we looked at some of the popular propaganda posters of the time.  We talked about American icons like Rosie the Riveter and Uncle Sam, and we looked at advertisements that were meant to encourage women to join the work force, entice men to enlist in the army, dissuade Americans from discussing war secrets for fear of spies, etc.  Then, the girls created their own versions of such posters with their own "catchy" slogans and bright illustrations.  Check out their work below!

New Floor in the Music Room!

Ask your daughter about our brand new marley floor!
This vinyl floor covering makes the floor safer for all
of the dancing and moving that the girls do during music class.

Happy Halloween!

Thank you to the parents who brought drinks and goodies for our Hallween party! Here are a few pictures of our creative costumes!