TCE 4th Grade BLOG: March 30-April 3

April 3rd: NO SCHOOL
April 6th: NO SCHOOL
April 9th: Reading STAAR (NO VISITORS)
April 28th: Math STAAR (NO VISITORS)
May 6th: 4th Grade Field Trip- Frisco Rough Riders
May 15th: 5th Grade Talent Show
May 18th: Field Day (MORE INFO TO COME)
May 21st: Last Day of School

Language Arts and Social Studies

In Reading and Writing, we are continuing to review all the skills we have learned this year to help us prepare for the Reading STAAR on April 9th.

In Grammar and Spelling, we will work on capitalizing historical events and specific time periods in history.

In Social Studies, we will explain how the cattle industry helped Texas grow and tell how significant Texans made important contributions.

Math

In Math this week, we will:

Identify relative sizes of measurement units within the customary and metric system
Convert measurements within the same measurement system, customary or metric, from a smaller unit into a larger unit or a larger unit into a smaller unit when given other equivalent measures represented in a table
Solve problems that deal with measurements of length, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, and money using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division as appropriate
Solve problems that deal with measurements of length, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, and money using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division as appropriate

Next week in Math, we will:

Represent data on a frequency table, dot plot, or stem‐and‐leaf plot marked with whole numbers and fractions
Solve one‐ and two‐step problems using data in whole number, decimal, and fraction form in a frequency table, dot plot, or stem‐and‐leaf plot

In Science this week, we will:

Explain the critical role of energy resources to modern life and how conservation, disposal, and recycling of natural resources impact the environment

In Science next week, we will:

Investigate and explain how most producers can make their own food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide through the cycling of matter

Hats and Toys

Our classrooms are a place for learning, growing, and having fun with friends. To help everyone stay focused, we ask that hats and toys stay at home. That way, our classrooms can be distraction-free, and we can all enjoy our time together while learning new things.

Tennis Shoes for PE & Extended Specials Day (CTT)

Please help ensure your child wears appropriate shoes on PE days and Move & Groove (Fridays). Additionally, every other Wednesday, the 4th grade has extended specials during CTT. The dates are outlined for the remainder of 2025 below. Thank you for your help in making sure your child is safely dressed for the gym!