4YI-Four(th) Your Information
February 21 - 24, 2023
Dear families,
This week we are taking our second Interim Assessments for reading and math.
Here is a tip to help...
Fun, Love, Eat, and Sleep.
This can be your households motto to help your child be successful this week.
We will reassure them that all we expect is they try their best and not to stress. They're ready to rock another round of test! Lastly, please help remind your child to charge their device Monday and Wednesday night.
Here is an update on our 1,500 Minute Reading Challenge class totals...
LaPoint-7,460
Belyea- 7,080
Ransom-4,980
Gray- 4,080
Have a great week!
4th Grade Teachers
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.
- 4.8(A) Geometry and measurement. Identify relative sizes of measurement units within the customary and metric systems.
- 4.8(B) Geometry and measurement. Convert measurements within the same measurement system, customary, or metric, from a smaller unit into a larger unit or a larger unit into a smaller unit when given other equivalent measures represented in a table.
- 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.
- 4.8 (B) 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 describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process;
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
February 20: No School for Students- Staff PD Day!
February 21:
- READING IA#2
February 23:
- MATH IA#2
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
March 20: Phase 2 Tutorials begins
April 7: Bad Weather Day
April 10: Bad Weather Day
April 19: Early Release (11:45am)
April 25: STAAR Reading (3rd-5th grade)
CONTACT US
Heather Belyea heather.belyea@gcisd.net
Taryn LaPoint taryn.lapoint@gcisd.net
Sara Ransom sara.ransom@gcisd.net