4th Grade Newsletter
Monday, November 16, 2020
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
FALL PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Wise Guys Pizzeria Fundraiser
Join us from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. for our pizza fundraiser! We are trying to raise funds for an ice maker in our teachers' lounge. Using ice trays is not sanitary and takes up valuable time. Please help us raise funds. Thank you!
Please click here to watch the video to order online. You can also order ahead and pick up your order on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2020, 04:00 PM
Wise Guys Pizzeria, South Park Boulevard, Grapevine, TX, USA
Curriculum
Humanities
READING
Poetry
Students will review the elements of poetry, look at different types of poems, and analyze various poems.
THE NEXT BOOK CLUB MEETING IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH.
WRITING
Grammar Review & Narrative Writing
Students will review subject-verb agreement, run-on sentences, fragments, and continue writing a narrative of their choice.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Spanish Settlements
Students will learn about how Spanish settlements and missions helped developed Texas.
Math & Science
MATH
Dividing
The students will begin learning how to do long division. They will begin by dividing two-digit dividends by one-digit divisors. Then, move to dividing three-digit dividends by one-digit divisors.
*Students need to practice multiplication facts through 10 each evening.
SCIENCE
Food Webs
The students will learn the components of a food web. They will identify the key source, producers, and consumers.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
READING EVERY NIGHT
Your student now has a BOOK CLUB BOOK. They need to be reading that every day. Their bookmark shows what page they need to read to by what date.
PRACTICE MATH FACTS
SPELLING TESTS
NO BIRTHDAY TREATS
Outdoor Recess
With the weather getting colder, please make sure you are dressing your child in layers when possible. We will still be going outside each day, weather permitting, and there will be some days that are colder than others.
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.
Ipad
Please make sure your child brings their CHARGED Ipad 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.
Suggestion: Have your child set an alarm on their Ipad around bedtime and title it "Charge Me". This will help remind your child to charge their Ipad before going to sleep.
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
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Break!
Friday, Nov 20, 2020, 03:00 PM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
OCT 2020 Holiday Hullabaloo
Please join us for the following theme days if your student would like to participate.
Nov. 30 Chinese New Year (Wear red.)
Dec. 1 Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Dress like a rocker.)
Dec. 2 Diwali Day (Dress in bright clothing.)
Dec. 3 Merry ChristMASK (Wear a decorated mask.)
Dec. 4 Reindeer Day (Wear reindeer ears, any ears, or a hat.)
Dec. 7 Kwanzaa and Krafts (Wear black, red, and green.)
Dec. 8 Ramadan Day (Wear stars, moon or anything that sparkles.)
Dec. 9 Camo Christmas (Wear camo.)
Dec. 10 Grinch Day (Wear as much green as possible.)
Dec. 11 Happy Hanukkah (Wear blue and white.)
Dec. 14 Santa is Coming to Town (PTA provides Santa Hats)
Dec. 15 Menorah Day (Wear blue and bright or light clothing.)
Dec. 16 Las Posadas (Wear red, yellow, white, and/or green.)
Dec. 17 Polar Express Day (Wear pajamas.)
Dec. 18 Holiday Party Day (Wear holiday shirt.)