Are We There... Yet?
4th Grade Happenings
October 8, 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
Friday, October 8 - Early release day (conferences, information forthcoming)
Monday, October 11 - Student Holiday / Teacher workday
Wednesday, October 29 - Picture Retakes
Early Dismissal
Next Week's Objectives
Math:
I can multiply by 10 and 100.
I can multiply 2, 3, and 4 digit numbers by a one digit number.
I can multiply a 2 digit number by a 2 digit number.
Science:
I can describe how everyday objects produce or use mechanical energy.
I can explore forces such as gravity, magnetism, and friciton.
Reading:
Readers understand that the structure of drama is directly influenced by its purpose.
Readers pay careful attention to the parts of a script when reading drama to think deeply about the drama.
Writing:
Writers view their writing through the lens of their reader to ensure they have included the needed details.
Social Studies:
Historians identify and explain the 3 G's; the motivations for Spanish exploration of Texas.
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: empathy - capacity for participating in another's feelings or ideas.
Quote of the Week: "The opposite of anger is not calmness, its empathy." -- Mehmet Oz