Are We There... Yet?
4th Grade Happenings
November 5, 2021
TOMBALL ISD -
Where we focus on the Social-Emotional well-being of our staff, students, and families, High-Quality Instruction, and Collaboration to ensure learning for all of our Tomball ISD students.
DECKER PRAIRIE -
Mission: Decker Prairie Elementary is dedicated to high levels of learning for all.
Vision: We will create an environment where everyone takes risks and collaborate respectfully through innovative learning.
Theme: The Power of Yet
Upcoming Dates
Monday, November 8 - Friday, November 12 - Book Fair
Tuesday, November 9 - Donuts with Grownups (last name A-M)
Thursday, November 11 - Donuts with Grownups (last name N-Z)
Thursday, November 11 - Family Night
Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday, no school
Friday, December 17 - Early Release
Monday, December 20 - Tuesday, January 4 - No School for students
Book Fair
Spirit Night
Family Engagement Night
Next Week's Objectives
Math:
I can interpret my remainder for division problem solving.
I can choose the correct operation and solve single step multiplication and division problems.
Science:
I can identify whether an object is a thermal conductor or insulator.
I can explain how light travels.
I can explain the physical properties of reflectors. (smooth, shiny, and light colored)
I can classify objects that produce light energy.
Reading:
Readers identify the characteristics of myths.
Readers use the exaggerated traits in tall tales to understand character.
Readers use the exaggerated traits in tall tales to identify the important events.
Readers use the exaggerated traits in tall tales to identify the resolution.
Writing:
Writers ensure their subjects and verbs agree with one another.
Social Studies:
Historians explain impact of the Battle of the Alamo on the Texas Revolution.
Great Expectations
Each week, we focus on a life principle to help us learn how to be good citizens. Take some time each week to discuss these principles with your student.
Life Principle: service - giving one's time and energies to help others
Quote of the Week: "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do." -- Carl G. Jung