Dear Fourth- and Fifth Grade Families,
I hope you had a wonderful break. In the week before the break, the students learned about the Geography of India. They learned about the Himalayan Mountains in the North and the main rivers, Indus and Ganges, that bring water from the Himalayas to the Indian Subcontinent. They also learned about the monsoons, the winds that bring the yearly rainy season.
In addition, the students in our class heard an Indian story of King Sangara’s Horse. In it, the holy river Ganges was brought to earth from the heavens so the ashes of King Sangara’s sons could be dispersed in the river. The story relates to the Indian custom of dispersing the ashes of loved ones in the Ganges River. Another story was a story of Indra, the warrior god, who drives a golden chariot across the sky with a thunderstone in his hand. In the story, Indra slays a dragon in a fierce thunderstorm. With the slaying of the dragon, a long drought ends, and the rainy season begins.
In our daily math practice, the class looked at the divisibility of numbers. We also focused again on the process of long multiplication.
In Woodworking, the fifth-graders have been working with Flaming Box Elder Wood. They are chiseling candle holders with this special wood. The pink and red streaks that give the wood its name are stunning to look at, and the students enjoy every minute of working with it.
The class is looking forward to working on their spring auction project on Friday, March 9, during the school day. We will reach out soon for volunteer parents to help. We will also need two volunteer drivers to accompany the class on the field trip on 03/14. Please get in touch with me if you are able to help.
Announcements and Reminders:
Dress for the weather with layers and send in full rain gear daily (raincoat, rain pants, and boots)
If your child is feeling under the weather, please keep them home to help keep our community healthy.
Upcoming Events:
3/8: Work on Spring Auction project
3/9: Community Work Day 9 am - 12 pm
03/14: 4th grade field trip to Etowah Indian Mounts / 5th grade “day in Greece”
3/15: Teacher In-Service (No School)
3/27-29: School Photos
3/29: Grandfriends Day Tea (12:30 Dismissal All Students)
Warm regards,
Gaby
