Halloween on its way and George Washington's digs too!

What a quick week!  The girls are focused on everything Halloween, and why wouldn't they be?  Fall is finally in the air, and Halloween is upon us, so it's time to write some spooky Storybirds and mysterious descriptions. We started today, and the girls had a ball.  They begged to work on it at home tonight, but I think we will leave that time to Wordly Wise.   On Halloween, the Fourthies dress up as a vocabulary word that they have learned this year.  Everyone is very excited! This is the girls' opportunity to get creative!

It's amazing how much math the girls have done since the beginning of the year, and some of it includes concepts and computation that was previously introduced in sixth grade.  PEMDAS...remember that?  After a  lot of practice, your girls are doing really well.  As we slide into Unit 2, we are concentrating on estimation and problem solving.  The next time you are in the grocery store, let your daughter practice her rounding and estimation skills. This is real-world problem solving!


As outlined in my email, on November 8 the Fourthies will travel by bus to Mount Vernon, home of George Washington.  The study of presidents is a major focus of our curriculum throughout the year, so we thought we would visit Mount Vernon.  It's an exceptionally beautiful house and setting, and the Educational Center is spectacular and perfect for the age of our Fourthies.

Lower School Field Trip Information

October 2017

Grade:  4

Date of Trip: Wednesday, November 8th

Location:    Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA 22121

(The Fourthies will tour Mount Vernon, the home of our first president, George Washington.  This is a highlight of our fourth grade curriculum, as we study the lives of presidents throughout the year.  Fortunately, in Virginia, we have several homes from which to choose, but we think this one is truly special and the education center is outstanding.)

Time of Student Drop Off at School: 7:00 a.m. (Students should go promptly to their classrooms. Teachers will walk with the girls to the James River buses parked on Grove Ave.)

Time of Trip Departure:  7:15 a. m.

Time of Trip Return:   3:25 p.m. (Parents will be notified if we are delayed.)

Trip Attire:  Field Trip Attire and yellow Fourthie hat, jacket appropriate for the weather

What to bring:  Money for lunch. We will eat in the cafeteria at Mount Vernon.  There is a child’s meal available for $6.00, which includes chicken nuggets, French fries, Jell-O, and a drink. Otherwise, please send around $12.00 - $15.00 for lunch. Click here for a menu with options at the Food Court.

Special Instructions: The girls may bring a book to read on the bus or enjoy the pleasant company of their classmates. No electronics, please.

We just had our first recital on Friday. Laudie had a really long piece to play on the piano, and she did a great job!