Weekly Update
May 3rd - May 7th
STAAR!
We have STAAR testing for reading on Tuesday and math on Wednesday. Due to testing, there will be no homework Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday night so scholars can rest and come to school refreshed. Please schedule appointments outside of these dates or after lunch if on a test day. On test days, if possible, please prepare a hearty breakfast including protein so scholars have plenty of stamina and energy for their tests. No backpacks should come to school on Tuesday and Wednesday. You will only need to send your scholar with water, their lunch, and a silent reading book. Hot lunch will still be available.
Upcoming Tests and Quizzes
STAAR Reading - Tuesday, May 11th
STAAR Math - Wednesday, May 12th
Renewable Energy Science Project - Friday, May 14th
Paul Revere’s Ride - Wednesday, May 26th
ELA:
This past week in ELA has been a wonderful adventure for our 4th graders! The students continue to get great practice in their grammar skills. We have analyzed sentences to better understand the parts of speech, and scholars apply this to their own writing. We have also been focusing on numerous reading skills and strategies to help our students become more critical independent readers. We have seen these skills come alive during our Classics time. Students are making insightful inferences about our characters, and they have fully invested themselves into Dorothy’s journey. We are so excited to continue our adventure through the Land of Oz with your scholars! **Note: There will be no spelling test this coming week due to the STAAR test.
Math:
Scholars are continuing to build up and refresh their foundational math knowledge and skills. This week, scholars practiced working with decimals, practiced unit conversions in both the customary and metric systems, as well as discerned number patterns and rules with input and output tables. We are so proud of their hard work day in and day out in math. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow with their multiplication charts, and we will be cheering them on with testing this coming week!
History:
Hello historians! This week we have officially started our discussion on the American Revolutionary War! We started talking about the First Continental Congress, before moving onto the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We ended today talking about the Second Continental Congress and drawing pictures of George Washington. Next week, we will only have one history lesson, on the Declaration of Independence.
Science:
Hello scientists! This week, students reviewed for a quiz on renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. Afterwards, they took a short quiz on those resources. Next week, students will continue working on their projects and they will turn in their projects on Friday. Do not forget that students can turn in a poster for extra credit.
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