4th grade NEWS
April 2016 edition
Language Arts and Social Studies
In LA we are working on text features and structures, elements of a drama, and summary. We are reading short passages to practice comprehension strategies and also enjoying Book Clubs.
In Texas history, we won the Texas Revolution at the Battle of San Jacinto and are now learning about Texas as a Republic and its decision the join the United States.
Math and Science
In math students are exploring financial literacy. They are also working on long division and reviewing concepts learned this year.
In science, students are studying animal adaptations.
Dates to Remember:
April 19 - Choir and Kuyanjana concert 6:00 pm
April 21 - Library
April 22 - Student holiday
April 29 - Principal's Day; Northwest Reads 9-10 am; Wrangler Round-up 1:30
May 5 - Library
May 6 - Boosterthon Fun Run @ 10:20
May 9 - Math STAAR
May 10 - Reading STAAR
May 19 - K-2 Field Day
May 20 - 3- 5 Field Day; ALL library books due back to school
May 23 - Ms. Etheredge's Retirement party 5-7 pm
May 27 - Field Trip to the Stockyards
June 1 - 4th grade award ceremony
June 2 - 1/2 day
June 3 - 1/2 day; Last day of school