TCE 4th Grade BLOG: Week of April 27th-May 1st

April 28th: Math STAAR (NO VISITORS)
May 5th: Cereal Boxes Due (See flyer below)
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

Reading- We will continue our Author Study by selecting an author and getting to know their work at an expert level. We can pay close attention to the plot elements used by the authors we are studying.

Writing- We can continue to investigate what makes a graphic novel special, and we can generate ideas for writing graphic novels.

Grammar-We will review compound sentences.

Spelling- We will review prefixes and suffixes.

At Home connection for spelling:

“Word Detective at Home” Activity

Ask your child to be a ‘word detective’ and find words with prefixes and suffixes around your home. Have them explain what each part means and how it changes the word. Keep it light and fun— learning happens best through conversation!”

Example:

redo → re- = again → “do again”
careless → -less = without → “without care”

Social Studies -We will explain the impact of various events on life in Texas, such as the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II.

Math

In Math this week, we will:

Take the Math STAAR!!!
Begin a place value project

In Science this week, we will:

Differentiate between inherited and acquired physical traits of organisms

Cereal Boxes

A Note From Mrs. Star

Beginning May 4, students will not be allowed to carry a negative balance on their lunch accounts. If a student does not have enough funds on a given day, they will still be provided a meal, but the balance will need to be paid the following day.

As we approach the end of the school year, please take a moment to check your child’s lunch account and ensure it has a positive balance. This will help our cafeteria team close out accounts smoothly.

Thank you for your support!

5th Grade Graduation Help

4th Grade Parents,

Please see the message below from the 5th grade room parents!

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Hi 4th Grade Parents!

5th Grade Graduation is coming up on Wednesday May 20 at 1:30 pm. We will need your help during the ceremony and reception. As TCE tradition, 4th grade parent support allows the 5th grade parents to enjoy the graduation with their families. Your help is really appreciated (and the favor will be repeated for you next year)!

Here's the sign up to help serve refreshments during the reception or to set up/clean up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA5AF22A4F49-63595875-tcegraduation#/

Thank you so much!!

- Your (Grateful) 5th Grade Room Parents
Shayne Jones, Jen Paulsen and Emily Harris

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!