4th Grade Newsletter
Week of: Monday, April 5, 2021
UPCOMING INFORMATION
Writing STAAR Test
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021, 07:30 AM
O C Taylor Elementary School, Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, USA
Curriculum
Humanities
READING
Mysteries
Students will learn about The Chronicles of Harris Burdick mysteries written by Chris Van Allsburg.
WRITING
STAAR Review, STAAR Test, and Mystery Writing
Students will review for the writing STAAR test, take the writing STAAR test, and then begin writing their own mystery story.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Cattle Drives
Students will learn about the Cattle Drives in Texas and will learn the terminology.
Math & Science
MATH
Geometry
Students will be identifying and learning geometry vocabulary. They will identify points, lines, line segments, rays, angles, parallel, intersecting, and perpendicular lines. They will also identify polygons, types of quadrilaterals, angles, triangles, and measure angles using a protractor. This will be covered in the next few weeks.
SCIENCE
Weather
Students will be identifying weather tools and patterns. They will use weather data to compare current trends with past trends to understand patterns in weather.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
REMOTE STUDENTS - Please return your Ipad and charger to the school
REMOTE STUDENTS will need to return the Ipad AND the charger as soon as possible. Use this link to learn about approved chargers if your child's charger is lost or damaged: https://gcisdhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360045160933-GCISD-Device-Charger-Replacements
Chromebooks - KIOSK Mode
***To bypass KIOSK mode on Chromebooks during non-testing times, students will need to press CTRL-ALT-S as soon as they see the STAAR testing window. This keystroke will allow the student to utilize their Chromebook in a normal manner.
Late Arrivals to School
READING EVERY NIGHT
PRACTICE MATH FACTS
SPELLING TESTS
NO BIRTHDAY TREATS
Outdoor Recess
With the weather being cooler in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons, please make sure you are dressing your child in layers when possible. We will still be going outside each day, weather permitting.
Snacks
We will not eat lunch until 1:00 each day, so please provide a snack for your child. They will be able to have their snack at a designated time provided by your child's teacher.
Chromebook
Please make sure your child brings their CHARGED Chromebook each and every day. We use this tool every day for multiple activities. Having them bring their charger each day is also a great idea.
Remote Learner's Specials Time
Remote learners are welcome to connect with their Specials teachers one day a week for the first 15-20 minutes of their Specials time. This will allow students to check-in, receive guidance on the lesson objectives and ask questions about weekly Seesaw activities. After the 15-20 min Webex, remote learners are encouraged to work on the Seesaw lessons independently. These Webex meetings are NOT mandatory.
The Specials Webex Schedule is:
Tuesdays - Art
Wednesdays - PE
Thursdays - Music