TCE 4th Grade BLOG: Week of 3/23-3/24

March 16-20th: Spring Break
March 23rd: 4th Nine Weeks
March 25th: Multicultural Night
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 (MORE INFO TO COME)
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 will begin reviewing all the skills we have learned this year to help us prepare for the Reading STAAR on April 9th.

In Grammar and Spelling, we capitalize the titles of written works and we will identify syllable types and use knowledge of syllable division patterns to help me spell words with at least three syllables.

In Social Studies, we will explain the effects on American Indian life brought about by the Red River War, building of U.S. forts and railroads, and loss of buffalo.

Math

In math this week, we will:

Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w)
Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers

Next week in Math, 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

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

Multicultural Night

Kindness Rocks

Multicultural Night

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!