4th Grade Newsletter

Conference Time: 10:50-11:40am

All teachers can be reached through Parent Square or at the following emails:

Ms. De Los Reyes: Christina.DeLosReyes@aliefisd.net

Ms. Gomez: Enyi.RosaGomez@aliefisd.net

Ms. Orbegoso: Monica.Orbegoso@aliefisd.net

Ms. Perry: Karema.Perry@aliefisd.net

Ms. Smith: Bethany.Smith@aliefisd.net

• Please continue to check and sign your child's conduct folder daily.
• Parent lunch days for 4th grade are on Fridays from 11:40-12:10. Only 2 guests are allowed each time to ensure that we have space to accompany all guests.
• For extra practice at home, students can work on learning apps located in the Alief Hub: https://myapps.classlink.com/home

Mondays: GREEN for Mental Health Awareness month

Tuesdays: #AliefProud

Wednesdays: college / military / career

Thursdays: PURPLE for courage

Fridays: Rees PVAA Spirit Day

• May 1: Career Day; last day for clubs (except for students in STEAMHEAT production)
• May 4-8: National Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 4: Miller Intermediate field trip
• May 8: Science CBA
• May 11-15: Book Fair
• May 14: Social Studies AIA; progress reports; STEAMHEAT performance (5:30-6:30 pm)
• May 15: Growth Party
• May 20: Graduation pictures
• May 25: Memorial Day (no school)
• May 29: last day of school; graduation at 9:30 am; report cards go home

• June 3-30: Summer School at Holmquist Elementary (except for Fridays)

• August 12: first day of 26/27 school year

We are beginning a new unit in our HMH Into Reading program titled Food for Thought. Our essential question is: What can we do to make more helpful food choices? In this module, students will explore informational and argumentative texts, learning to identify text and graphic features, determine author’s purpose, and recognize how ideas are supported to better understand new and unfamiliar topics.

Students will also read realistic fiction and recipes to build knowledge across different genres while strengthening their vocabulary and ability to synthesize information. Through these texts, students will discover how making healthful and sustainable food choices benefits both our bodies and our world.

As we approach the end of the year, students will also participate in teacher-selected projects that may include cross-curricular connections. These activities can incorporate reading, writing, science, and social studies skills, allowing students to apply their learning in creative and meaningful ways while reinforcing key concepts from throughout the year.

In Science, we will complete Chapter 10, in which students identify and describe past environments based on fossil evidence, including common Texas fossils. We will complete the school year by participating in STEM connections. Students will apply the Engineering Design process and will complete their design through Project Based Learning. Students will work in teams to solve real-world engineering challenges. Together, they will design and create a customized sundial that accurately measures time and represents the spirit and identity of Rees.