Rachel Desimone

Important Dates to Remember…


As we near the end of our school year, keep in mind these important dates:

Thursday, May 3rd- Bank Day

Friday, May 4th- Stockpile Day- no students

Tuesday, May 8th- Field Trip to Adventure Science Center ($11.00 per person)

Thursday, May 10th- Walking Field Trip to Don Fox Park

Tuesday, May 15th- 4th Grade TN Program at 5:30 pm

Thursday, May 17th- Bank Day

Thursday, May 17th- Field Day

Friday, May 18th- Sam Houston Talent Show 8:30 am

Wednesday, May 23rd- Tiger Awards

Thursday, May 24th- Last Day of School !

Saturday, May 26th- Report Card Day

 

TCAP’s Almost Here!


Parents,

As we finish up this last week before TCAP, please remember some of the things you can do as a parent at home to help your child:

  • Encourage them to do their best work everyday!
  • Make sure they are well rested.
  • Make sure they have a normal and healthy breakfast.
  • Make sure they arrive at school on time each day.
Thanks for all of your support this year!

Welcome Back from Spring Break!


We have hit the ground running this nine weeks! We are working very hard to prepare ourselves for TCAP! We still have lots to learn before it gets here in just four short weeks! In Science, we are finishing up learning about different sources of heat, and beginning to learn about forces and motion. We will continue to do some review in Reading and Language Arts on the skills that were missed most on the last benchmark. In Math, we have finished learning measurement, and are going back to those skills that were missed the most on the benchmark, like fractions! :)

I CAN Statements for the Week of February 27th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use nouns correctly (possessive pronouns). I CAN know the difference between possessive nouns and contractions.
  • In Reading, I CAN know the author’s purpose in writing a story. I CAN find the root word/base word in a word with prefixes and suffixes.
  • In Math, I CAN choose a reasonable unit to measure with, and the appropriate tool to do so. I CAN measure length to the nearest centimeter and half inch.
  • In Science, I CAN determine a substance according to its physical properties. I CAN figure out how to separate a mixture.

I CAN Statements for the Week of February 20th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use nouns correctly (possessive pronouns). I CAN know the difference between possessive nouns and contractions.
  • In Reading, I CAN know the difference between fact and opinion in a story.
  • In Math, I CAN choose a reasonable unit to measure with, and the appropriate tool to do so. I CAN measure length to the nearest centimeter and half inch.
  • In Science, I CAN determine a substance according to its physical properties. I CAN figure out how to separate a mixture.

I CAN Statements for the Week of February 13th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use nouns correctly (subject and object pronouns).
  • In Reading, I CAN identify the stated cause and effect in a story.
  • In Math, I CAN identify the perimeter of a given shape.
  • In Social Studies, I CAN determine the acts of a good citizen. I CAN identify needs and wants. I CAN identify services provided by the government.

I CAN Statements for the Week of February 6th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use nouns correctly (pronouns).
  • In Reading, I CAN sequence a story correctly. I CAN recognize grade level appropriate compound words.
  • In Math, I CAN identify two and three dimensional shapes.
  • In Social Studies, I CAN determine the acts of a good citizen. I CAN identify needs and wants. I CAN identify services provided by the government.

I CAN Statements for the Week of January 23rd…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use verbs correctly (main and helping verbs, irregular verbs).
  • In Reading, I CAN determine the author’s purpose for writing a story (inform, entertain, describe, share feelings). I CAN recognize grade level vocabulary, including multiple meaning words.
  • In Math, I CAN recognize and use fractions. I CAN compare and order fractions. I CAN find equal fractions. I CAN add and subtract fractions with common denominators.
  • In Social Studies, I CAN know the difference between imports and exports. I CAN know the difference between producers and consumers. I CAN differentiate between money and barter economies.

I CAN Statements for the Week of January 16th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use verbs correctly (linking and action verbs, main and helping verbs).
  • In Reading, I CAN make inferences and draw conclusions from a story. I CAN compare and contrast two stories, ideas, or characters. I CAN determine word meaning by using context clues.
  • In Math, I CAN recognize and use fractions. I CAN compare and order fractions. I CAN find equal fractions.
  • In Science, I CAN identify a resource as renewable or nonrenewable. I CAN determine ways to conserve natural resources. I CAN know the difference between natural resources and finished products.

I CAN Statements for the Week of January 9th…


  • In Language Arts, I CAN use verbs correctly (linking and action verbs).
  • In Reading, I CAN make inferences from a story. I CAN know the difference between fables, fairy tales, folk tales, and myths. I CAN recognize grade level vocabulary, including multiple meaning words.
  • In Math, I CAN recognize and use fractions. I CAN compare and order fractions. I CAN find equal fractions.
  • In Science, I CAN describe how rocks are grouped according to their physical characteristics. I CAN identify objects as natural or manmade. I CAN determine ways to conserve natural resources.