TCE 4th Grade BLOG: Week of October 26

October 26th-30th: RedRibbon Week

October 30th: Jack-O-Lantern Jog

November 3rd: NO SCHOOL/Conference Day

November 6th: Olympic Day

November 11th: Veterans Day Ceremony

Reading and Social Studies

Word Work:

We will work on the prefixes over- and under-.

Grammar:

We will review pronouns.

Reading: We will begin Module 4: Heroic Feats and understand the essential question: What makes someone a hero? In this module, we will cover: Text and Graphic Features, Visualize,

Point of View, Theme, and Listening Comprehension

Social Studies: We can explain how Texas was involved in Mexico’s fight for independence and how that war changed life in Texas.

Math

In math this week, we begin our unit on decimals.

4.2B Represent the value of the digit in whole numbers through 1,000,000,000 and decimals to the hundredths using expanded notation and numerals.

Don't forget to complete the math Tic-Tac-Toe with your learner.

Science

Plan and conduct descriptive investigations to explore the patterns of forces such as gravity, friction, or magnetism in contact or at a distance on an object
Investigate and identify the transfer of energy by objects in motion, waves in water, and sound
Identify conductors and insulators of thermal and electrical energy.
Demonstrate and describe how electrical energy travels in a closed path that can produce light and thermal energy

Coppell ISD Food Drive
Coppell ISD is partnering with CCA for a community food drive. Families are invited to donate canned goods, boxed foods, and other non-perishable food items from October 19–30. Donations can be dropped off in the food drive bin located in the hallway near the cafeteria. Thank you for helping support families in our community!

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is October 26-30, 2026. As a campus, TCE will focus on making healthy choices this week. Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.™ was selected as this year's Red Ribbon Week theme by National Family Partnership. The theme emphasizes that choosing to live drug-free is an act of leadership and courage, and that everyday decisions can positively influence peers, families, and communities.

Monday - Dress in full green and silver colors and TCE spirit wear

Tuesday - Wear athletic clothing from head to toe

Wednesday - Dress in neon and bright colors and patterns

Thursday - Wear your coziest pajamas and slippers (bring sneakers for PE and recess!)

Friday - Dress in red and bring pom-poms or noisemakers for our parade at 8:00am