4th Grade Info
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Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.
melanie.grant@gcisd.net
holly.martin@gcisd.net
cynthia.rutter@gcisd.net
kimberly.steele@gcisd.net
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Curriculum Packet: In case you missed Curriculum Night, please click HERE for the presentation.
Curriculum
Math - In math, we will finish Unit 1 with learning how to compare decimals using different types of models. On Friday 9/15 the students will take their first TEKS Check in math. This assessment will cover whole number and decimal place value, place value relationships, comparing whole numbers and decimals, rounding, decimals on a number line, decimal models, expanded form, & expanded notation.
Science - In Science, the students will take their first TEKS Check over Matter & Energy. The test will cover science tools (triple beam balance, sieve, magnets, graduated cylinders, etc.), physical properties of matter (sink/float, color, shape, size, state, magnetism, mass, etc.), mixtures (oil/water, trail mix, salads, etc.), and solutions (lemonade, drink mix, tea, etc.). We will also begin talking about the life cycle of a plant. Students will observe the beginning stages of the lima bean plant and document the process. Encourage your students to observe plants in your home or the backyard.
Reading- In reading, the students will review the main idea and practice summarizing nonfiction articles and books about animals they check out of the library. Remember, to read nightly. It could look like:
Child reading independently
Child reading every other page with a parent
Someone reading to the child
Listening to an audiobook
All reading counts!
Click HERE for the Family Letter about Module 2 in ELA
Writing: The students will write a description of an animal they think is amazing. Use facts and details to show why that animal is amazing. Talk with your child about the book about animals that they checked out of the library last Friday.
LIBRARY!!
We started library last Friday. We will go to the library every other Friday. Please make sure your child sends their library books to school on our library days. I will keep you updated about our next library day. They will always be encouraged to check out a good quality chapter book which Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Rutter can help them find. We will also occasionally have them check out additional books that we want them to read. On Friday, they checked out a chapter book and an animal book in which they were interested.
Upcoming Events
September 14-PTA ROCK OUT/Spirit Shop 6:00 PM on the Playground
September 15-International Dot Day- Please feel free to have your child wear dots.
September 18-NO SCHOOL Professional Day for Teachers/Staff
September 19-Fajita Pete's Spirit Night-Order food for your family to give back to our school.
October 2-Stomp out Bullying-Wear Blue
October 9-HOLIDAY-NO SCHOOL
October 10-Chick-fil-A Spirit Night-Order food at the Colleyville location to give back to our school.
Communication
Please feel free to contact your homeroom teacher if you have any concerns or questions. We are happy to meet in person, call or email. We want to help with any issues that arise immediately.
2500 Page Book Challenge
Your child is invited to read 2500 pages this year! They will keep track of the books and pages they read in their reading composition book. If they read at home, you can write down the pages and send them to school. I'll help your child get credit for all the reading at home. All reading at school counts as well! We will keep track on a punch card they keep at school. When they finish 2500 pages, they will pick a BIG prize. There are various ideas we discussed! If this is not something your child would like to do, I will not pressure them to read 2500 pages. If they are reading for at least 20 minutes a night, it will amaze you at how many pages they can read!
I do have two other reading challenges they can complete after the 2500-page challenge if your child would like to tackle them.
REMEMBER, ALL READING COUNTS!
PTA NEWS
Lunch
Lunch for fourth grade is from 11:40-12:10. Don’t forget to set up a lunch account for your child in the cafeteria. We will use our "Forget Me Not" system again this year. If a student forgets his/ her lunch, parents may bring it to school before lunchtime. Please leave it on the shelf in the lobby (labeled with the student's name). Teachers will remind students to check the shelf before lunch.
Snacks
We invite your child to bring a healthy snack to school each day. The snack needs to be something that is not messy and does not require silverware. We are going to be eating and working at the same time. Any snack that contains candy is not considered healthy. A few suggestions are: goldfish, cheerios, pretzels, grapes, raisins, carrots, etc. Your child’s snack must also be NUT-FREE.
Headphones
Please have your child bring a pair of headphones with them daily. Students use headphones frequently to complete various activities and assessments.
Arrival
Students report directly to the classroom starting at 7:25. The tardy bell is at 7:40 a.m..
Ride Changes
If you find your child must go home a different way than planned, please notify the office by a phone call by at least 2:00 p.m. Teachers and our front office staff do not always have access to email or are busy teaching or helping others. A phone call is required. Sometimes we have only one person in the front office, so we want to provide ample time to be able to meet your needs.
Pick up Reminder
Students should be promptly picked up after school at 3:00. We appreciate your efforts to be on time to pick up your child. Finally, when dropping off or picking up your child, please pull your car all the way down to the end of the line. Duty personnel will send your child down to your car. This keeps the traffic flowing. Don’t forget your School Safe ID Number. Thank you for your help in keeping our students safe.
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Reading Homework
We want the students to read for 20 minutes or more every night. This is the only reading homework we require!
Math Homework
Please have your students practice their multiplication and/or division facts for 15-20 minutes each day.
Classroom Needs
Please instruct your child who the "classroom need" goes to or write the teacher's name on the "classroom need" so it can get to the correct teacher.
Rutter: If you'd like to help, I always have bottles of water in my room for those who forget their water. If the water is too heavy, you can send it to the office and a couple of students can bring it down.
Grant: Glue Sticks Gallon and Quart-Sized Baggies
Steele: Silver Sharpies
Martin: Glue Sticks
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