Dear Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,
Last week, the students continued their studies of Ancient Egypt. The highlight of the week was a series of activities that immersed the students in the life of the people of Ancient Egypt. Our students didn't just learn about Ancient Egypt; they became a part of it! They gave themselves Egyptian names and imagined the professions they would have pursued in that era. They designed their own cartouches, unique amulets with their Egyptian names inscribed on them. They also wrote about their chosen professions and created drawings of their cartouches in their main lesson books. This hands-on approach to learning not only made the lessons more fun but also helped them understand and remember the information better.
In addition, the students learned about the Ancient Egyptian burial rites and the mummification process. This week, the students will finish writing about a typical day as an Ancient Egyptian. They will also conduct a science experiment, monitoring the mummification process of apples under different conditions.
Today, the Fifth Grade students went on a three-day field trip to Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, Georgia, to participate in the Southeast Pentathlon with students from other Waldorf Schools in the Southeast. Emulating the Ancient Greek Olympic Games, they will be divided into teams and "compete" in the long jump, the javelin throw, the discus throw, wrestling, and a relay race. While the Fourth Grade students look forward to competing in the Pentathlon in the upcoming school year, they are joining the Third Grade class with Ki Paulyna for the Pentathlon days. This will allow the students to spend time with their future classmates and get to know each other better.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the annual fundraiser on Friday. The mosaic table made by our class is amazing!
Announcements and Reminders:
The class will take advantage of the warm days and head to the creek when our schedule allows. Please help make sure your child has a change of clothes and water shoes every day so they can enjoy the fun!
Upcoming Events:
4/23-4/25 Fifth Grade Pentathlon
4/26 Annual Auction Fundraiser and Half-day Dismissal
4/27 Community Work Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4/30 First Grade class play 5:30 p.m.
5/01 Second Grade class play 5:30 p.m.
Warm regards,
Ki Gaby
