The Fourth Grade Flyer
Mrs.Henderson, Mrs.Gulam, Mrs.Danby, Mrs.Bowles, Miss Pike
September 19 - September 23
What we're learning
Math
- Exploring decimals - tenths and hundredths - real world application
Social Studies / Science
PBL: Eyes of Texas
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
Writing
Singular and Plural Nouns
Opening Paragraphs
Reading
- Inference
- Vocabulary Quiz
This week's vocabulary
- Towering - very tall
- Unfurling - to open
- Bloom - to blossom
- Dormant - not active or growing
- Emperor - one who rules an empire or country
- Clamored - to be noisy
This Week's Homework
- Math Fact Practice (as needed)
- Spelling City (practice words)
- Istation
Event Information
Picture Day
Please note that Picture Day is coming up. You can simplify Picture Day by ordering online at www.mylifetouch.com
- Picture Day ID: DO316133Q0
- No need to send cash or flyer back to school when you order online!
- See more options available online.
- Use credit card or PayPal on the secure site.
When?
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2016, 08:00 AM
Where?
Valley Ranch Elementary School, Rodeo Drive, Irving, TX, United States
Time For Kids
To help enhance our curriculum we will be using Time for Kids in the classroom. The help with this cost we are asking each learner to bring $5.46. Please send as soon as possible. Thank you.
Note from Nurse Kathleen
Does your child enjoy creative writing?
The Annual Creative Writing Competition: the deadline is Tuesday, Dec 7, 2016, midnight. The contest is open to to passionate writers in grades 4th —12th. Check it out if you are interested - Click the link below for more information!
PBL Corner
We will be starting Eyes of Texas, our first Social Studies PBL, on September 14th. They will be learning about the different regions of Texas.
Coming up soon!
In next week's newsletter, you will find a sign-up for parent conferences for each teacher. Conferences will be held during the day on October 7th.
Within the next couple of weeks, we will also post more information about our upcoming field trip to Bass Hall, and our chaperone needs and requirements.
Stay tuned!
S.T.E.M Home Challenge (Different from last year!!)
This year's S.T.E.M. Home Challenges are a little different. Instead of each month, learners have 11 weeks and a menu of options. The menus go along with what VRE is learning campus-wide in Science.
VRE Star Savers Bank
Our first bank day was a huge success! Thank you to all of our awesome parent volunteers, and to our wonderful students for being so responsible!
Star Savers Bank Dates
October 6 - C/E/D2
October 21- A/B/D1
November 4 - C/E/D2
November 18 - A/B/D1
December 2 - C/E/D2
December 16 - A/B/D1
January 20 - C/E/D2
February 3 - A/B/D1
February 17 - C/E/D2
March 24 - A/B/D1
April 7 - C/E/D2
April 21 - A/B/D1
May 5 - C/E/D2
October 21- A/B/D1
November 4 - C/E/D2
November 18 - A/B/D1
December 2 - C/E/D2
December 16 - A/B/D1
January 20 - C/E/D2
February 3 - A/B/D1
February 17 - C/E/D2
March 24 - A/B/D1
April 7 - C/E/D2
April 21 - A/B/D1
May 5 - C/E/D2
Book Fair Coming Soon!!
Dates To Remember
September Dates
- September 21: Fall picture day
- September 26-30: Book Fair
- September 28: Grandparent's Day, CHS Homecoming Parade
- September 30: Citizen of the Month
VRE 4th Grade Team
Mrs. Gulam: ngulam@coppellisd.com
Mrs. Bowles: jbowles@coppellisd.com
Mrs. Henderson: thenderson@coppellisd.com
Mrs. Danby: ddanby@coppellisd.com
Miss Pike: jpike@coppellisd.com
Website: coppellisd.com/vr
Location: Valley Ranch Elementary School, Rodeo Drive, Irving, TX, United States
Phone: (214) 469-8500