January 20th 4th Grade BiWeekly Newsletter

  

⭐ 1.23-2.3 ⭐

Upcoming Events: 

Jan. 16- Student/Staff Holiday MLK Day

Jan. 17- 4th Grade Field Trip to Bob Bullock Museum

Jan. 18- 3-5 Spelling Bee Finale (1:30-2:30)

Feb. 1- 100th Day of School

Feb. 10- Dancing through the Decades/Class Valentine Parties

Feb. 14- Reading Interim

Feb. 15- Math Interim

Feb. 16- Boosterthon Kick Off

Feb. 17- Staff Development/Student Holiday

Feb. 20- Student/Staff Holiday

Feb. 24- Boosterthon Main Event

RLA:

We will analyze the them of common children's literature through tall tales, folktales, and fables.  We will write and publish an original literary text using the "motifs" from traditional literature.  We will begin to introduce historical fiction and the characteristics we see in informational text. 

Social Studies: 

We will identify and describe the successes and problems with the Republic of Texas and how it affects Texans today. 

Math: 

We will continue to work on solving multi-step word problems and completing input-output tables. We will begin discussing the purpose of financial institutions, types of expenses, and how to calculate profit in the next two weeks. 

Science: 

We will explore different types of soil and how soil attributes affect the soil's ability to retain water. 

Reminders

Please make safety your first priority. No cell phone usage in posted school zones or in car drop-off and/or pick-up lines. We have noticed an increasing number of drivers on devices while coming through car lines or while waiting to load/unload their children. Please feel free to leave car lines to park in the lot if you must use your phone. Remember, it's not just a good idea. It's the law!

Crossing Guards 

School crossing guards play an important role in the lives of children and their families who walk or bicycle to school. They help children safely cross the streets near campus as well as the car line at the front entry. They also remind drivers of the presence of pedestrians. A crossing guard plays another key function — a role model helping children develop the skills necessary to cross streets safely at all times. Parents...please support us in reinforcing safe habits for your children as you also observe and follow rules in crosswalks.

Transportation Changes

Keeping consistent afternoon dismissal will support your child in feeling safe and confident at the end of each day. If it is necessary to request a transportation change, please visit our district transportation site. All changes must be made by email before 1pm on the day of the change. This is an LHISD policy. Any transportation change requests after 1:00pm will not be honored. Any emails sent to campus personnel requesting a transportation change will not be accepted.

Parents will get a confirmation email for transportation changes, but please be mindful that it might take time. If they don’t hear back from our receptionist by 1pm, you may call the campus to confirm it was received.

Early pickup cut-off time is 2:40. If you wish to pick up your child early, you must park in the parking lot and come into the building with a valid ID to check your child out with the receptionist.

Need to know a bus route number, time or location. Infofinder has the answers you need!

A few reminders regarding attendance:

• Excused Absences: Excused absences are not viewed as days a student is entitled to take. Excused absences include, but are not limited to personal illness, doctor/medical absence, funeral/memorial, DPS, or weather or road conditions that make travel dangerous per LHISD notification. Students are required to attend at least 90 percent of the school year.
  

• Unexcused Absences: An unexcused absence is any absence that does not meet the definition of an excused absence (examples: personal business, vacation, club sports/travel, traffic, car trouble, driving school, etc.).

PLEASE ALLOW AT LEAST 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE TO ENTER NOTES

Setting Limits in Your Child's Meal Accounts

Below are the steps to set limits on your child's meal account in Skyward. This will prevent your child from being able to charge a la cart/ snack items.

LHISD Elementary Parent and Student Handbook

How can I access my child's grades?

How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?

Are counseling services an option?

Is there a dress code?

What are the attendance and tardy policies?

Tell me more about being a volunteer!

Answers to these and many more questions can be found in the LHISD Elementary School Handbook.

Headphones 

The computers will stay at school, but we will use them frequently in class to expand and enhance the learning experience. Please double check that your student has headphones or earbuds in their backpacks each day, as several have been lost or broken since the year has begun!  We appreciate your support!

Water Bottles

Please don't forget to send a water bottle to school with your child. We have bottle filling stations throughout the school to refill, as needed.  

Jackets

Our rooms get chilly and with the chillier mornings, please make sure that your student has a jacket with them.

Weekly Spirit Days

Mondays are College and Career Days! Wear your favorite college or career readiness shirt! Fridays are Panther Spirit Days. We can't wait to see your purple and gold! 🥳

Specials Rotations:

Monday, 1/23	Tuesday, 1/24	Wednesday, 1/25	Thursday, 1/26	Friday, 1/27
Green	Blue	Purple	Silver	Gold
Monday, 1/30	Tuesday, 1/31	Wednesday, 2/1	Thursday, 2/2	Friday, 2/3
Red	Orange	Yellow	Green	Blue

 

Garner	Graham	Horony	Loehr	Lombardi	Rogers	Schultze	Styskal
PE	PE	Library	Keyboarding	Art	Music	PE	PE
Art	Music	PE	PE	PE	PE	Library	Keyboarding
PE	PE	Art	Library	Music	Keyboarding	PE	PE
Music	Keyboarding	PE	PE	PE	PE	Art	Library
PE	PE	Music	Art	Keyboarding	Library	PE	PE
Keyboarding	Library	PE	PE	PE	PE	Music	Art
PE	PE	Keyboarding	Music	Library	Art	PE	PE
Library	Art	PE	PE	PE	PE	Keyboarding	Music

Helpful Links: 

COVID-19 Guidelines

SRE School Website

LHISD District Calendar

Lunch Information and Menus