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Smith Elementary
Victoria, Texas
361-788-9605
4th Grade News
Fourth Grade’s Corner
Welcome back! I’m very excited to get this
2016-2017 school year started.
This week: 4/24/17
Reading:
4.19F Make connections (e.g., thematic links,
We consider it a privilege to be a staff
author analysis) between literary and
member at Smith Elementary under the
guidance of our principal Michelle Graves and informational texts with similar ideas and
assistant principal Sharla Williams. Both have provide textual evidence.
Math:
many years of experience and knowledge that 4.4A Add and subtract whole numbers and
we fully benefit from. We’re looking forward decimals to the hundredths place using the
to sharing our knowledge with your child and standard algorithm.
we hope to make this a rewarding time for
4.3E Represent and solve addition and
you and your child.
subtraction of fractions with equal
denominators using objects and pictorial
As we work together to instill a sense of
models that build to the number line and
properties of operations.
Science:
4.10A Explore how adaptations enable
organisms to survive in their environment
such as comparing birds' beaks and leaves on
plants.
Social Studies:
4.5A Identify the impact of various issues and
events on life in Texas such as urbanization,
increased use of oil and gas, the Great
Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II.
confidence and responsibility, it is our desire
that each child will work to his/her full
potential. As a teacher, we believe that parent
support is one of the fundamental elements to
student achievement. We look forward to our
partnership in making sure your child reaches
his/her full potential. If at any time you have
any questions, please call 3617889605. Our
conference time is from 8:45-9:30.
4th Grade Classroom News
This Week’s Highlights
Math Facts
Your child will be learning multiplication
math facts up to x12. We will be working on
x0, x1, x2 math facts. Please help your child
get on the “master” fact board displayed in
the hallway.
Monday Tuesday –
Wednesday –
Thursday –Spelling Test
Friday – Spelling Retest
Healthy snacks are allowed when learning.
A list of healthy snacks was sent home with
your child.
Quote of the Week:
“Intelligence plus character-that is the goal
of true education.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Upcoming
May 8th & 9th – STAAR Math & Reading Test
Reminders to Parents
Please make sure to sign the behavior
chart daily and discuss the importance of
model behavior.
Thank You Students
Thank you to the students who participated in
the Science Fair.