Holiday Sing Along and Party

Scholars had a great time participating in our Holiday activities today. The Sing Along featured several songs, including an interactive "12 Days of Christmas" as well as Ms. Kennedy beautifully performing Disney Frozen's "Let it Go!" At our Holiday Parties, students played "Minute To Win It" games, decorated cookies, enjoyed snacks, and watched a short movie. They were even treated to a guitarist/singer performance in the hallway! A big thank you to parents who were able to volunteer and spend time with us! 

Cannon Choirs Perform Holiday Music

Check out these photos from our very own Cannon choirs performing for students this morning!

Learning Objectives - Week 16

Reading:

I can describe common organizational structures, including sequence, descriptive, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.

Writing:

I can plan and write a narrative composition.

Social Studies:

I can apply what I've learned about European exploration and colonization to analyze why early settlements in Texas developed. 

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night (Due on Wednesday)
• Grammar practice homework is due on Wednesday.
• No Spelling Words this week!

Hour of Code

Today, scholars participated in the Hour of Code! Several high schoolers who are taking Computer Science, Video Game Design, and Animation courses volunteered to work with our fourth graders, and they were so impressed with our students' interest and talent in coding! Scholars practiced their coding skills using two of code.org's Hour of Code activities: Star Wards Coding and Minecraft Coding! 

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.