Mind Missions - Karankawa Catch

Scholars did a fantastic job collaborating to complete their Social Studies Mind Mission!

Mission: 

Catching fish and shellfish was critical to the survival of the Karankawa Indians. Using the Engineering Design Process, design a device to catch dinner.

Materials:

2 coffee filters, 8 craft sticks, 4 paper clips, 1 cup, 8 rubber bands, 8 straws, and 12 in. of tape

Scoring:

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a fish (washer).

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a crab (cork).

-Up to 20 points if the device is durable (can be used over and over).

-Up to 20 points for presentation and explanation.

-Up to 20 points for positive teamwork.

Red Ribbon Week - Marvel at Cannon’s Superhero Choices

Today our fourth grade scholars wore superhero capes that showed healthy choices! They also participated in "Plant the Promise," in which they worked with second graders to plant tulip bulbs in front of the school! 

Red Ribbon Week - Super Heroes and Crazy Socks!

Check out these great photos of scholars participating in Red Ribbon Week! Superheroes Have the POWER to be Drug Free and Sock-It to Drugs!

Learning Objectives - Week 10

Reading: 
I can distinguish between a plot and theme in narrative texts.

  
Writing:  

Freeze Time Boot-camp

- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can use my learning about Texas Regions and American Indians to tell the past and present story of Texas.

Does where you live really affect how you live?

•  Keywords: culture, region, lifestyle, agriculture, adaptation, origins, exploration, governments, settlement, geographic factors, towns, cities, environment, natural resources

This week:

• Cursive Practice (Monday-Thursday) due Friday
• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Fourth grade sight words - Test on Friday

Red Ribbon Week

This week is national Red Ribbon Week! This special week is to remind everyone about the dangers of drug usage. There are a number of activities we want you to be aware and participate in as much as possible. We want this week to be fun, educational, but most important; we want our students to know it is OK to Say No To Drugs!

Friday Assembly - Special Guests

What an honor it was to hear from Medal of Honor recipient Doc Ballard, music artist Corrine Chapman, and retired Army pilot Gary Linfoot at our Friday Assembly! Gary Linfoot, a former U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer and former pilot with the "Night Stalkers," was paralyzed from the waist down when he crashed in an Iraqi desert. He is the first veteran to receive and use an exoskeleton device that straps onto his waist and legs. Our scholars listened as our guests shared their experiences, and they participated in the assembly by waving American flags to make our military heroes feel welcome! 

ArmyTimes Video: Paralyzed Soldier Walks Again

CNN Article: A Wounder Warrior, Walking Tall

Learning Objectives - Week 9

Reading: 
I can locate information that supports a main idea.

  
Writing:
- I can maintain an informative stance in an expository essay. 

- I can provide facts, details, and explanations to support a central idea.

Social Studies:
I can use my learning about Texas Regions and American Indians to tell the past and present story of Texas.

Does where you live really affect how you live?

•  Keywords: culture, region, lifestyle, agriculture, adaptation, origins, exploration, governments, settlement, geographic factors, towns, cities, environment, natural resources

This week:

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Tuesday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Mind Missions - Canyon Crossing

Scholars did a great job collaborating and thinking creatively in their most recent Social Studies design challenge! 

Connection: Great Plains region of Texas- Palo Duro Canyon

Mission: Oh, no! A cow is stranded on the wrong side of the canyon. Can you build a bridge to help the cow come home to the ranch? It must be able to support the weight of a cow (book).