No Bummer Summer Movie Night

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it last night to our Movie Night. All money raised will help to support our future fifth graders go to Sky Ranch next fall. We were blown away with support from our local Target, Sam's, AMC Grapevine, and parents!

Learning Objectives - Week 36

Reading: 

• I can use inferences to summarize a passage. 
• I can draw conclusions about the cause and effect of a character's actions.

Writing:  

• I can plan and write an expository essay.

Social Studies:

• Celebrate Freedom Week
• I can interpret the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution in communicating certain ideas to all of the citizens of the U.S.A.
• I can evaluate how these ideas have influenced the world around me.

This week:

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night 
• Spelling words - No Spelling List this week!

Career Day!

Scholars had the opportunity to participate in a great day of learning by listening and participating in presentations by a variety of professionals! Thank you to our Cannon families, community, and Ms. Coburn for making this day possible! Check out pictures below!

Our professionals included: 

Dr. Fallah, Orthodontist 

Officer Palms, Police Officer

EMTs, Ambulance

Grapevine Fire Department Firefighters, Fire Engine
Chris Lake, Prosthetist Orthotist
Christi Jones, Personal Trainer 

Mr. Holt, Medic Helicopter Pilot

Amy Estrada, Sea Life Aquarium

John Cornelius, DFW Safety Manager 

Sean Holly, Bell Helicopter 

Daniella D'Souza, Software Engineer

Matt Hopkins, Channel 5 News

 Dr. Fallah, Orthodontist 

 Officer Palms, Police Officer

EMTs, Ambulance

 Grapevine Fire Department Firefighters, Fire Engine

 Chris Lake, Prosthetist Orthotist 

 Christi Jones, Personal Trainer 

 Mr. Holt, Medic Helicopter Pilot

 Amy Estrada, Sea Life Aquarium

 John Cornelius, DFW Safety Manager

 Sean Holly, Bell Helicopter 

 Daniella D'Souza, Software Engineer

 Matt Hopkins, Channel 5 News

Geometry Golf Designs and Interviews

As we concluded our Geometry Golf project, our scholars spent time creating procedural videos of their putt putt courses, and each student received a golf ball from the Grapevine Golf Course. I'm so proud of all of our scholars' hard work in designing and creating these courses that were enjoyed by so many students on Field Day!

Putt Putt Courses - Procedural Videos:

The Angle Acers- MV, MB, JB, LR

The Divisors- MK, AS, JG, JD, RD

The Geometry Squad- SS, AG, ML, JG, BR

The Dividers- EJ, KB, DS, CC, AG

The Power Putters- NG, GS, NP, BS, JW

Gravity- SW, NH, TS, LG, AM, IG

The Right Angles- JJ, FC, AR, BD

PI – KG, VR, NM, KT

Golfer Interviews:

Jack Nicklaus Interview- SW, TS, AG, KB, NH

Babe Zaharias- IG, SS, DS, JG

Jack Nicklaus- RD, EJ, JD, BR

Byron Nelson Interview- MK, CC, JG, AS, AR, ML

Byron Nelson Interview- BS, MV, NP, JJ

Babe Zaharias Interview- KG, NG, VR, JW, LR

Babe Zaharias Interview- KT, MB, FC

Learning Objectives - Week 35

Reading: 

I can use inferences to summarize a passage. 
I can draw conclusions about the cause and effect of a character's actions.

Writing:  

I can plan and write an expository essay.

Social Studies:
I can reflect on how 20th century innovations, identify the benefits to us today, and predict the effect of future discoveries. 

This week:

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night 
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - 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.

Author Kathryn Gibbs Davis visits Cannon

Scholars were so excited to receive a special visit from Kathryn Gibbs Davis, author of Mr. Ferris and His Wheel! She spoke about how Mr. Ferris dreamed big and followed the Engineering Design Process to design the Chicago Wheel, the first ferris wheel, in 1893. She also answered students' questions about her books and about being an author. Thank you to the PTA for providing this wonderful experience for our students!

Scholars were challenged to create theme park rides or attractions using recycled materials, and our fourth graders really showcased their creativity and innovative ideas!

Learning Objectives - Week 34

Reading: 

I can create a procedural video for my putt putt golf course.

I can identify language in a text or media form that is designed to influence my thinking or my actions. 

I can write a persuasive business letter.

Writing:  

I can interpret the significance of an experience for my reader.

EOY Narrative Writing Composition

Social Studies:
I can identify how Texas transformed from an agricultural economy to a diversified, industrialized, and urbanized one. Scholars will explore the cattle, oil, and transportation industries that provided great resources of growth.

This week:

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night 
• Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App
• Monday - 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.

Geometry Golf Adventure at Field Day

All week, scholars have been diligently working to complete their Geometry Golf obstacles in my classroom. This was definitely a team effort, with the fourth graders sharing materials and with several wonderful parents and teachers volunteering their time to help out! Their hard work paid off today as K-5 students enjoyed playing on the putt putt courses as a Field Day event! Check out the pictures below to see their progress, including constructing their perimeters, creating obstacles, setting up in the library, designing a team flag, and playing the putt putt courses during Field Day!