Week of March 27th-31st

It's been another great week at TCE! Shout out to all of our learners who worked so hard on testing this week! Please see below for reminders and updates.

What are we learning?

In Reading, we explored paired passages. Learners compared and contrasted two texts in order to enrich their reading comprehension and experiences.

In Social Studies, we applied our knowledge of the Texas Revolution by creating acrostic poems and making personal connections.

In Math, learners applied their mathematical knowledge by creating their own adventures. Learners have been designing and creating their own word problems that are meaningful to them. They used a mix of operations such as multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, elapsed time, and free choice operations in order to tell a story about themselves.

In Science, the 4A/B rotation researched and discussed "Flip the Switch for Wildlife." They have been researching different ways that energy can reach our homes and the impact that it has on wildlife in our community. The 4 C/D/E rotation explored their impact learning ports.

Congratulations to our Citizens of the Year!

Week of March 20th-24th

Time flies when you're having a great time! Please check out all of the awesome learning that happened here down C Hall this week!

In Writing, learners reviewed and practiced different writing strategies and grammatical rules in preparation for our upcoming state assessment. Learners rotated among five different stations. The first station explored different editing rules, such as apostrophes, commas and conjunctions, quotation marks, capital letters, and pronouns. Moreover, our second station reviewed spelling rules, homophones, and verb tenses. The third station the learners brainstormed various writing prompts and wrote topic sentences while also reviewing more spelling rules. Our fourth station talked about adding details, rating different writing pieces, adding transition words, and how to vary sentence structures. Last but not least, the fifth station explored strong introductions and conclusions, while also practicing strategies to writing a dramatic and detailed sentence.

In Reading, learners were able to dive deeper into the books they have committed to. They did this by exploring various strategies and stations to help strengthen their engagement with their books.

In Social Studies, we are continuing to learn about the Alamo. Learners are building their background knowledge on the Texas Revolution.

In Math, learners continued to explore various division strategies. They have been working hard to make meaningful personal connections with math while also practicing the essential skill.

In Science, learners are exposed to the various resources around us and the causes and effects of pollutions.

Announcements

Writing STAAR Test
Our 4th graders will be taking the Writing STAAR test. This will be on Tuesday, March 28th. We have been preparing for this test, and we wanted to give a few reminders for this important day.

• Please have your child eat a healthy breakfast so they can focus.

• Your child will be provided with snacks, so they do not need to bring one from home. They may bring a water bottle.

• Your child will need to bring books with them to read after the test.
• We will be testing first thing in the morning, so it is essential that your child is on time.

• There will be no tutoring the week of March 27th-March 31st.

Testing in the building

March 28th-31st there will be testing in the building. Due to state regulations, we cannot have any visitors in the building during testing. That also means that you cannot come to eat with your child in the cafeteria during this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!

Week of March 6th-10th

Happy Spring Break everyone! We will be out of school March 13th-17th! Enjoy the time off and get some rest!

In Writing, we wrote an expository text over why every child should have a Spring Break. We also have been reviewing editing and revising rules.

In Math, learners worked on activities to interpret remainders. Moreover, learners are continuing to learn about long division and apply their knowledge using multi-step problems.

In Reading and Social Studies, we have been researching about the Texas Revolution. We learned about how conflicts between Texas and Mexico led to the Revolution. We also learned about the Battle of the Alamo and the Victory at San Jacinto.

In Science, learners continued talking about Earth's resources and the various ways we impact the world around us.

Announcements

Writing STAAR Test

Our 4th graders will be taking the Writing STAAR test on Tuesday, March 28th. We have been preparing for this test, and we wanted to give a few reminders for this important day.

• Please have your child eat a healthy breakfast so they can focus.
• Your child will be provided with snacks. They may bring a water bottle.
• Your child will need to bring books with them to read after the test.
• There will be no tutoring the week of March 27th-March 31st.

Testing in the building

March 28th-31st there will be testing in the building. Due to state regulations, we cannot have any visitors in the building during testing. That also means that you cannot come to eat with your child in the cafeteria during this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!

Open House

Thank you to everyone who came out for Open House! We hope you enjoyed seeing your child's hard work this year!

Week of February 27th-March 3rd

Time flies when you are having a great time. We cannot believe it is already March! Please read through this week's blog to know what happened this week in our classrooms. 

In Reading, we have started talking about paired passages.  Learners have been introduced to the skills and strategies to comparing and contrasting passages that share similarities and differences. Moreover, learners will continue exploring paired passages through meaningful learning experiences. For Dr. Seuss day, our librarian, Mrs. Beruman, treated us with a day outside reading and exploring Dr. Seuss' books. 

In Social Studies, learners have wrapped learning about early explorers and Texas colonization. We have started talking about the ground work of the Texas Revolution. 

In Writing, learners have practiced their grammar knowledge using noredink. Moreover, learners are individually building their knowledge of writing and grammar skills that they need to solidify. 

In Math, learners dived deeper into interpreting remainders. Learner worked in small groups to dissect word problems in order to maximize their comprehension of what skill the problem is asking for. Learners are in the process of working on their must do/may do boards related to division.

In Science, the 4C/D/E rotation dived deeper into talking and exploring the causes and effects of impact. Learners are working on their impact learning ports. Moreover, in the 4A/B rotation, learners are talking about fossil fuels through hands on explorations. Learners have explored the causes of pollution as well.

Announcements

Open house is this coming Thursday, March 9th at 5:30. Please come to see all the awesome learning that happens here at TCE. 

Book Fair is March 6th-10th. If you would like to volunteer please sigh up at tinyurl.com/smorebooks.

Donut with Dudes will be held March 7th-8th. Please see the flyer below for specific details.

Heads up, fourth grade will be taking their writing STAAR March 28th.