4th Grade Newsletter
Week of: Monday, May 3, 2021
Mini Sky Ranch Day
Mini Sky Ranch Day at OCT!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 08:00 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
STAAR Testing Information
Math & Reading STAAR Tests
In-person Math STAAR Test = May 11th
In-person Reading STAAR Test = May 12th
Remote Math STAAR Test = May 17th
Remote Reading STAAR Test = May 18th
Curriculum
Humanities
READING
End of the Year Review
The students will continue reviewing for the Reading STAAR test based on everything they have learned this school year. This week, we will focus on poetry, dramatic literature, main idea and detail for nonfiction, and graphics and text features for nonfiction texts.
WRITING
Analyzing Reading Passages
The students will respond via written responses to various questions related to reading concepts.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Oil & Gas Industry
The students will explain the impact of various issues and events on life in Texas such as urbanization, increased use of oil and gas, the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II
Math & Science
MATH
STAAR Review
The students will be reviewing and applying all skills learned this past year.
SCIENCE
Forms of Energy
The students will identify and explain forms of energy: Mechanical, Electrical, Sound, Light, and Heat.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
REMOTE STUDENTS - Please return your Ipad and charger to the school
REMOTE STUDENTS will need to return the Ipad AND the charger as soon as possible. Use this link to learn about approved chargers if your child's charger is lost or damaged: https://gcisdhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045160933-GCISD-Device-Charger-Replacements
Chromebooks - KIOSK Mode
***To bypass KIOSK mode on Chromebooks during non-testing times, students will need to press CTRL-ALT-S as soon as they see the STAAR testing window. This keystroke will allow the student to utilize their Chromebook in a normal manner.
Late Arrivals to School
READING EVERY NIGHT
PRACTICE MATH FACTS
SPELLING TESTS
NO BIRTHDAY TREATS
Outdoor Recess
With the weather being cooler in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons, please make sure you are dressing your child in layers when possible. We will still be going outside each day, weather permitting.
Snacks
We will not eat lunch until 1:00 each day, so please provide a snack for your child. They will be able to have their snack at a designated time provided by your child's teacher.
Chromebook
Please make sure your child brings their CHARGED Chromebook each and every day. We use this tool every day for multiple activities. Having them bring their charger each day is also a great idea.
Remote Learner's Specials Time
Remote learners are welcome to connect with their Specials teachers one day a week for the first 15-20 minutes of their Specials time. This will allow students to check-in, receive guidance on the lesson objectives and ask questions about weekly Seesaw activities. After the 15-20 min Webex, remote learners are encouraged to work on the Seesaw lessons independently. These Webex meetings are NOT mandatory.
The Specials Webex Schedule is:
Tuesdays - Art
Wednesdays - PE
Thursdays - Music