Learning Objectives - Week 2

Reading:

I can actively participate in reading workshop routines.

Writing:

I can identify skills that fourth graders should apply accurately in all first draft writing.

 

Social Studies:

I can use map skills to understand characteristics of Texas.

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night (checked on Monday)
• Cursive practice homework - Due on Friday
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App or Spelling City - Test on Friday
• K-2 Sight Words Review

GCISD String Orchestra

If you are interested in your child being a part of the GCISD String Orchestra, there is a Parent Info Meeting on September 8th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria at Bear Creek. The orchestra program is open to 4th and 5th grade students. You can go to the GCISD String Orchestra website for more information and to register for this incredible program!

Check out this video!

Beginner (Level I) Classes are held:
4pm Mondays at Bear Creek Elementary School
3:30pm Wednesdays at Heritage Elementary School

First Week Update

We had a wonderful first week! Our scholars innovated structures in an Oil Derrick Design Challenge using the Engineering Design Process. Paired with this design process, our scholars learned about the Writing Design Process that will be used this year to support writing instruction. Students also worked to organize our substantial classroom library by looking up reading levels and genres for each and every book on Book Wizard. Several students even volunteered their time after school to complete this challenge! Thank you to parents who helped make this happen! Finally, our scholars were introduced to the GCISD Book Challenge that they will be working towards completing this school year. This letter from our GCISD Humanities director will be sent home with students on Monday.

First Day Success!

What a wonderful first day! I truly enjoyed meeting and working with each of our new fourth grade scholars today. I was impressed by the positive teamwork and great ideas that students shared as they completed their first design challenge of the school year, and I was happy to hear their enthusiasm for reading and interest in Texas history! It's going to be a great year! 

Learning Objectives - Week 1

Team-building:

How can we as scholars (scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians) at Cannon Elementary showcase our understanding of the Engineering Design Process?

I can use the Engineering Design Process to design a cantilever that will extend the length of one KEVA plank from a desk's edge.

Reading:

I can actively participate in reading workshop routines.

Writing:

I can actively participate in writing workshop routines.

Social Studies:

I can use the Engineering Design Process to design and create an oil derrick as a symbol of Texas.

This week:  

No homework this week!

Summer Reading forms!

2015-16 School Year!

Welcome to my class blog! This is my seventh year teaching Cannon 4th, and I love teaching STEM-integrated Humanities (Reading/Writing/Social Studies). I enjoyed meeting everyone who came to visit our classrooms at Meet the Teacher Night. Thank you to all who attended! You could just feel the excitement and enthusiasm about our STEM program at Cannon, and I am looking forward to working with all of you this 2015-16 school year!

Parents- If you have not already had a chance to do so, please complete the Student Information Survey and PTA Survey. Thank you!