What a whirlwind the first few weeks in 4th grade have been! We have spent our time together learning how to best care for one another, creating a calm and organized learning environment, and building a strong classroom community.

According to the students, some of the highlights of our week included drawing self-portraits, beginning our new class read-aloud, Because of Mr. Terupt, setting goals for the school year, and Morning Meeting games that helped us get to know one another and strengthen our community.

One of our new Thursday morning work traditions is “Think Outside the Box,” and it is already a class favorite! Students take a picture of an everyday object and use their imagination to transform it into something completely different. It is such a wonderful way to celebrate how each child thinks differently, and it has been so much fun watching their creativity and ideas grow!

Our 4th graders are also excited to take on their new role as the leaders of Lower School. They are already showing so much pride, enthusiasm, and responsibility each day, and I cannot wait to see how they continue to grow into their leadership roles throughout the year!

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