4YI-Four(th) Your Information
March 6-10
We can hardly believe that there is less than 30 school days left before we start STAAR testing! We are hard at work making sure your child is prepared. We could use your support by making sure they are here and ready to learn. We know spring activities are in full throttle and some days are harder than others, but your child cannot afford to miss any instructional days.
Reading Challenge Update:
Gray-7,780 min.
Belyea- 10,220 min.
Ransom- 6,660 min.
LaPoint- 8,940 min.
Have a great week!
4th Grade
Don't forget next week it's...
4th Grade Field Trip
We are happy to inform you that the 4th grade is planning a field trip to the Fort Worth Science and History Museum on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. It will be a fun, educational trip, and we hope your child can come!
DATE: March 29, 2023
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:00 AM
RETURN TIME: 2:00 PM
Field Trip Fee: $15.00 Exact Cash or a Check made out to Dove Elementary School ( Please return with this paperwork)
Parents if you're interested in volunteering please Sign Up Here We need 4 chaperones per class. The general admission for adults cost $10.
Our classrooms could use some replenishments...
4.8(C) Geometry and measurement. Solve problems that deal with measurement of length, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, and money using addition, subtraction, multiplications, or division as appropriate.
- 4.5C Algebraic reasoning. Use models to determine the formulas for the perimeter of a rectangle (l + w + l + w or 2l + 2w), including the special form for perimeter of a square (4s) and the area of a rectangle (l x w).
- 4.5(D) Algebraic reasoning. Solve problems related to perimeter and area of rectangles where dimensions are whole numbers.
4.8 (A)Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. The student is expected to measure, record, and predict changes in weather;
Reading:
- 4.6Fmake inferences and use evidence to support understanding; (R)
- 4.6H synthesize information to create new understanding;
- 4.9Di(D) recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (ii) features such as pronunciation guides and diagrams to support understanding;
- 4.8 (D) explain the influence of the setting, including historical and cultural settings, on the plot. (S)
- 4.9Direcognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including: (i) the central idea with supporting evidence; ®
- 4.6(A) establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts;
- 4.3A use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation;
- 4.3B use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;
- 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
- 4.11(C) identify the effects of exploration, immigration, migration, and limited resources on the economic development and growth of Texas 4.11(D) explain how developments in transportation and communication have influenced economic activities in Texas
- 4.15(D) identify the importance of historical figures and important individuals who modeled active participation in the democratic process such as Sam Houston, Lorenzo de Zavala, and other local individuals
- 4.19(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire information about Texas
- 4.19(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause‐and‐effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions
CALENDAR REMINDERS
March 13-17: Spring Break
March 20: Phase 2 Tutorials begins
March: 29: Fourth Grade Field Trip
April 7: Bad Weather Day
April 10: Bad Weather Day
April 19: Early Release (11:45am)
April 25: STAAR Reading (3rd-5th grade)
April 27: STAAR Science (5th grade)
May 9: STAAR Math (3rd-5th grade)
May 19: Field Day
May 25: Last Day of School! Early Release @ 11:45am
REPEATED INFORMATION BELOW
STAAR AND TELPAS ONLINE AT HOME PRACTICE
As we continue to prepare for our STAAR Assessments, 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
4/25- STAAR READING
5/9- STAAR 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.
CONTACT US
Heather Belyea heather.belyea@gcisd.net
Taryn LaPoint taryn.lapoint@gcisd.net
Sara Ransom sara.ransom@gcisd.net