September 3rd- Curriculum Night
Reading
We can use the affixes un-, in-, im-, -y, -ly, and -er.
We can decode and spell words with these affixes.
We can retell a folktale to show understanding.
We can use text evidence to determine the theme.
We can explain how an author’s language and craft contribute to meaning.
We can revise our writing using peer feedback.
We can use quotation marks, split quotations, and quotations from text correctly.
We can describe how people have changed and adapted to the environment in Texas, like clearing land, farming, building dams, and using natural resources.
Which region of Texas do we live in?
What is the weather like in each region?
What kinds of plants and animals might you find there?
What landforms or natural resources are found in each region?
How are the four regions alike and different?
Word Work:
Reading:
Writing:
Social Studies:
Home Connection: Exploring the Regions of Texas!
The past two weeks in Social Studies, we began an exciting journey across our great state of Texas! Students are learning about the four major regions of Texas: the Mountains and Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains.
At home, you can help your child become a Texas geography expert! Try asking them questions such as:
You can also look at a map of Texas together and point out places your family has visited or would like to visit. Encourage your child to share what they are learning in class and teach you about the different regions!
Get ready to explore—Texas is a BIG state with so much to discover!
Round whole numbers to a given place value through the hundred-thousand place
Add and subtract whole numbers and decimals to the hundredths place using the standard algorithm
Round to the nearest 10, 100, or 1,000 or use compatible numbers to estimate solutions involving whole numbers
In math next week, we will continue our unit on operations of whole numbers
- Classify and describe matter using observable physical properties, including temperature, mass, magnetism, relative density (the ability to sink or float in water), and physical state (solid, liquid, gas)
Please remember to pack a lunch, snack, and water bottle in your child's backpack each day. This helps ensure your student is ready for lunch and snack times throughout the school day.
We understand that occasional forgotten items and special celebrations happen! However, our front office is experiencing high demand for lunch deliveries, and we want to make sure we can support families when they truly need it.
Thank you for helping us keep all our students fed, hydrated, and ready to learn!
As we navigate hot (and sometimes rainy!) afternoons in the car loop, we need your help to keep dismissal moving smoothly and safely.
Please hang your family car tag from your rearview mirror before entering the car loop and keep it displayed the entire time you're in line. When tags are held in hands, resting on the dashboard, or not visible, it slows down our ability to match students with cars—which means longer wait times in the heat for everyone.
On sunny days, we want to get your child into your air-conditioned car as quickly as possible. On rainy days, a visible tag helps us get the right student under an umbrella and safely to your car without delay.
Thank you for partnering with us to make dismissal efficient and comfortable for our students!
A Note From Ms. Matlock
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!
9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18
