4th Grade Newsletter
Monday, October 14, 2019
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Calendar of Events
Holiday/No School
Monday, Oct 14, 2019, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Yearbook Picture Day
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
TTT-Student Council Meeting
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019, 03:00 PM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Choir
Thursday, Oct 17, 2019, 03:00 PM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
PTA Reflection Entries Due
Friday, Oct 25, 2019, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Book Character Parade
Thursday, Oct 31, 2019, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Veteran's Day Program
Monday, Nov 11, 2019, 08:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Curriculum
Humanities
READING
Depth and Complexity
The students are learning depth and complexity icons that will help them comprehend their lessons better. These icons will help the students think more deeply about certain contents and apply their knowledge in a new way.
*If your child does not have a score for current reading level in Skyward, that means that they are at or above the expected reading level for this point of the school year.
WRITING
Editing and Revising
Students will revise and edit their own writing, as well as, other articles that have errors. The students will also learn other grammar techniques such as I vs. Me.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Texas History
The students will research a Texas Native American Tribe and tell how that tribe helped shape Texas.
Science/Math
SCIENCE
Life Cycle of Butterflies
The students will learn the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly.
MATH
Problem Solving Addition and Subtraction Using Estimation
Students will practice solving multi-step word problems involving estimation of addition and subtraction. The students will also incorporate adding and subtracting decimals using money.
*Have your child practice his multiplication facts each night for at least ten minutes. We will be moving into multiplication and division next. They need to be fluent in their facts.
Announcements & Reminders
iPads Charged
Recorders For Music
Sky Ranch Volunteer Background Check for Chaperones
Important Information to Note
Pink Pumpkin Challenge
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up Genius
Storybook Pumpkin Patch Contest
Collecting for Grace During October
Collection baskets will be outside the 4th Grade Classrooms beginning
Tuesday, October 1st & remain there for the duration of the month. The
next time you are in the grocery store, please consider supporting
your community by picking up a Can of Peaches or Fruit Cocktail for
GRACE. Thank you in advance for your support.
O.C. Taylor Tigers Salute our Veterans!
Our 3rd and 4th grade students are preparing music to perform at our annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11 at 8:30 a.m. in the OCT cafeteria. Parents, friends and family are invited to attend. 3rd and 4th grade students should wear red, white and blue for our performance. There is a reception in the library immediately following the program for veterans, honored guests and their families. If you are a 3rd or 4th grade student who knows a veteran who would like to speak during our Veterans Day program, please contact Mrs. Vencill at Bethany.vencill@gcisd.net.
If you have a picture of a veteran you wish to hang on the Wall of Honor, please label your picture with your name, the veteran’s name and the branch of the military they served in. Turn in your pictures to your teacher or Mrs. Vencill by Wednesday, Friday, Nov. 6. Your pictures will be returned to you after Veterans Day.