4YI-Four(th) Your Information
January 23-27, 2023
Dear families,
We have a challenge for you! We just learned that the first whole class to finish the 1,500 minute Reading Challenge, can win a Sonic slush party. Our 4th graders already read for 20 minutes nightly. Let's not only win a party, let's be the first grade level to finish first! Don't forgot to fill out those reading logs!
On another note, congratulations to our 4th Grade students who were selected to represent their class on Dove's Student Government Club. They had their first meeting and are ready to lead our school. They're starting their campaigns for positions such as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasure. Their goal this year is to organize one event for the school.
Have a great week!
4th Grade Teachers
Leading stretches in P.E.
Showing how flexible we are.
Learning how to organize their Google drive
STAAR AND TELPAS ONLINE AT HOME PRACTICE
As we continue to prepare for our next round of Interim Assessments next month, please use this link to practice with your child at home.
1. Students will use the guest login.
2. Select the appropriate grade level.
3. Select 2022 STAAR Redesign Practice Tests
4. Select the Subject - Reading or Math
Schedule for Testing
2/21: Reading
2/23: Math
The district has a google site with videos that show how to use the online tools. These were introduced to students before they took Interim Assessment #1, but can be accessed here for review.
4.5 (A) Algebraic reasoning. Represent multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using strip diagrams and equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity.
Science:
- 4.7(B) Earth and space. Observe and identify slow changes to Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion, and deposition from water, wind, and ice
Reading:
- 4.7D- Retall, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order
- 4.6B- generate questions about text before, during , and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information
- 4.6G- The student is expected to evaluate details read to determine key ideas
- 4.7(C) Use text evidence to support an appropriate response.
Writing/Grammar:
4.7.B The student is expected to write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing and contrasting ideas across a variety of sources
4.7.C The student is expected to use text evidence to support an appropriate response
4.11.Bi The student is expected to develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction, transitions, and a conclusion
4.7(A) explain the geographic factors such as landforms and climate that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in Texas, past and present
4.9(B) explain the economic activities early settlers to Texas used to meet their needs and wants
4.10(A) describe how the free enterprise system works, including supply and demand
4.11(A) identify how people in different regions of Texas earn their living, past and present
4.11(C) identify the effects of exploration, immigration, migration, and limited resources on the economic development and growth of Texas
CALENDAR REMINDERS
January 24: Club Pictures (More info soon)
January 25: Oncor Presentations in the gym (during specials)
January 27: Student of the Month Assembly
February 3: Play it Safe (during Specials)
February 14: Valentines' Day!! Grade level parties in the gym during Specials
February 16: PTA Meeting (5:30-6:00) and Literacy Night in the Learning Commons (6:00-7:00)!
February 20: No School for Students- Staff PD Day!
February 28: Class Pictures and Spring Pictures
March 3:
- Friendship Day (During Specials)
- Open House (5:00-6:00) / PTA Movie Night (6:00-7:30)
March 13-17: Spring Break
CONTACT US
Heather Belyea heather.belyea@gcisd.net
Taryn LaPoint taryn.lapoint@gcisd.net
Sara Ransom sara.ransom@gcisd.net