Fourth Grade News
October 26-30, 2026
CCE CLUB DAY IS MONDAY!!!
We are excited for Club day at The Creek!
What we are learning in Fourth Grade at the Creek this week:
Reading:
I can compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first person and third person.
Writing:
I can improve my writing by planning.
I can use an introduction and state an opinion about a topic.
Science:
Changes in the Geosphere
Social Studies:
I can explain how specific events led up to the American Revolution.
Math:
Numbers and Number Patterns *Please practice multiplication facts at home each day*
Spelling Words
I can learn the meanings and spellings of words that are homophones.
Steel – The bridge was made of strong steel.
Steal – It is wrong to steal someone’s toys.
Aloud – Please read the story aloud to the class.
Allowed – We are allowed to play outside after lunch.
Lesson – Today’s math lesson was about fractions.
Lessen – Taking deep breaths can lessen your stress.
Who’s – Who’s going to help me clean up the art room?
Whose – Whose backpack is on the floor?
Manor – The king lived in a large manor on the hill.
Manner – Please speak in a kind manner to others.
Challenge Words:
11. Principle – A good principle to follow is to always be honest.
12. Principal – Our principal greeted everyone at the front door.
Reading Vocabulary List
Elegant → Someone that is elegant, is stylish and pleasant to look at.
Foreboding → If something is described as foreboding, it suggests that something bad is going to happen.
Episode → An episode is an event or period of time that is important in some way.
Scowled → If you scowled, you frowned or had an angry look on your face.
Intimidated → Someone who is intimidated is afraid of someone or something.
Subdued → Something that is subdued is quiet and lowkey.
Disheveled → If someone looks disheveled, he or she is not tidy or neat.
Rigid → Something that is rigid is stiff and does not bend easily.
Feisty → Someone who is feisty is bold, energetic, and determined.
Sulked → If you sulked, you were crabby because you were annoyed or disappointed by something.
Assessments this week:
Monday:
- Science Quiz
Tuesday:
- No Assessment
Wednesday:
- No Assessment
Thursday:
- Math Test
Friday:
- Spelling Test
- Vocab Quiz
- Reading Quiz
Study Tips for at home: *This is COMPLETLEY OPTIONAL*
Dear Families,
Thank you for supporting your child’s learning at home! This week, students can practice their fourth-grade learning targets through short, engaging activities with a family member. Most activities should take about 10–15 minutes and use materials you already have at home.
Reading: Point of View
Learning Target: I can compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including first person and third person.
At-home practice:
Read a short story, a picture book, or a few pages of a book with your child.
Ask your child to identify whether the story is told in first person or third person.
Look for clues such as I, me, my or he, she, they, and character names.
Discuss how the story might sound different if another character told it.
Ask your child:
Who is telling the story?
How do you know?
What is one similarity and one difference between two stories told from different points of view?
Writing: Plan and State an Opinion
Learning Targets: I can improve my writing by planning. I can use an introduction and state an opinion about a topic.
At-home practice:
Ask your child to write about this topic:
Should fourth graders have extra recess each day?
Have your child:
Plan two reasons that support their opinion.
Write an introduction that names the topic and clearly states an opinion.
Include a reason to support the opinion.
Sentence starters:
I believe that…
One reason is…
Another reason is…
Family challenge: Ask your child to explain their opinion before writing. Talking through ideas can help writers organize their thoughts!
Science: Changes in the Geosphere
Learning Target: I can explain how the geosphere changes over time.
At-home practice:
Take a short walk outside or look at pictures of rocks, hills, beaches, or mountains. Discuss how land can change because of water, wind, and ice.
Ask your child to:
Draw an example of land changing.
Label the cause: water, wind, or ice.
Write one sentence explaining how the land changes.
Ask your child: How might a puddle, a stream, or moving ice change the land over time?
Social Studies: Events Leading to the American Revolution
Learning Target: I can explain how specific events led up to the American Revolution.
At-home practice:
Ask your child to explain why the American colonists became unhappy with Great Britain.
Review these important events:
French and Indian War (1754–1763): Great Britain gained territory but had significant war debts.
Taxation: Great Britain placed taxes on the colonies, including the Stamp Act.
Boston Massacre (1770): A confrontation between British soldiers and colonists resulted in colonists being killed.
Boston Tea Party (1773): Colonists protested British tea policies by dumping tea into Boston Harbor.
American Revolution (1775): Fighting began between the colonists and British forces.
Family challenge: Have your child put three events in chronological order and explain how one event helped lead to the next.
Math: Numbers and Number Patterns
Learning Target: I can identify, describe, and extend number patterns.
At-home practice:
Ask your child to solve these patterns and explain the rule.
6, 12, 18, 24, ___, ___
125, 150, 175, ___, ___
480, 430, 380, ___, ___
3, 6, 12, 24, ___
Family challenge: Create a number pattern together. Have your child identify the rule and explain how they know what comes next.
Multiplication Fact Practice — Every Day!
Please practice multiplication facts at home each day for 5 minutes.
Try one of these fun activities:
Practice with flashcards.
Take turns asking and answering multiplication facts.
Write multiplication facts on paper and solve them.
Play a quick multiplication game with a family member.
Goal: Build accuracy, confidence, and speed with multiplication facts!
CCE October Parent Newsletter!
CHROMEBOOKS
All Chromebooks and chargers will be were sent home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Chromebooks and chargers need to be brought back to school each day. Please make sure your Chromebook is charged before coming to school. Thank you.
Important Upcoming Dates at Chandler Creek
October 2026:
- 10/5 ~ Good News Club begins
- October 5th - November 6th Fall Conference Window
- 10/9 ~ Kona Ice ($3)
- 10/12 ~ MVPA Science - Fall Benchmark
- 10/14 ~ MVPA Reading - Fall Benchmark
- 10/16~No School - Teacher Workday!
- 10/22~ BOO Night at CCE
2026-2027 4th Grade Syllabus
The 2026-2027 4th Grade Syllabus has fantastic information. It has the following:
- Contact information for each teacher
- 4th Grade Long Range Plans for ELA, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE
- Parent/Teacher communication information
- Grading guidelines
- Homework information
- Classroom Expectations
- School Supply List
- Inclement weather/e-Learning information
Reteach/Reassessment Policy
Missing Assignments & NHI: A Quick Guide for Parents
What does NHI mean? NHI stands for "Not Handed In." This means your child has not turned in a required assignment.
How to determine what is missing: You can log into parent backpack to see which assignments are marked NHI. The assignment name, due date, and any related details will be listed there.
What happens if the assignment isn’t turned in: An NHI counts as a 50 in the gradebook until the work is submitted. Once your child completes and turns in the missing assignment, the grade will be updated. If the assignment is never turned in, the NHI will remain a 50, which may significantly impact your child’s overall grade.
Submissions to clear an NHI must be turned in to the teacher within 2 weeks of the original assignment date.
Reassessment Policy:
After a minor assignment is given, students who have not mastered the material will be offered the opportunity to analyze and reflect on their learning, and may request a reassessment. Chandler Creek teachers will reteach concepts students haven’t mastered, then reassess relevant parts of the assignment to promote a mastery of learning concepts prior to a major assessment. Requests for reassessment must be submitted within one week of the minor grade being posted.
eLearning information from GCSD:
Be sure that you child is logging on to eLearning in the event that we have an elearning
GCS has a new eLearning website on the GCS parent page for your reference. It includes authentication, power washing and other support resources for students and parents.
Visitors at Lunch
VISITORS AT LUNCH
We are excited to welcome parents to join their student for lunch in the cafeteria after Labor Day. The cost of an adult lunch for the 2026-2027 school year is $5.55. Visiting adults can pay by cash or check - or by depositing money into your child's lunch account using MySchoolBucks (ahead of time). Unfortunately, our cafeteria is not able to accept Apple Pay or credit/debit cards.
As a reminder, district policy prohibits restaurant / fast food being brought into the cafeteria.
Please be sure to contact your child’s teacher if you wish to join us for lunch.
Water bottles at Chandler Creek
Students at Chandler Creek should ONLY be bringing water in water bottles. Thank you for your help with this at school.
Cell Phone and Attendance Policy
Cell Phone Policy:
Student Personal Electronic Device Policy
The South Carolina Legislature enacted a requirement that school districts adopt a policy that prohibits access to personal electronic devices by students during the school day.
Students cell phones are prohibited between 7:15 and 2:45pm
Student personal electronic devices must be turned off during the school day and must be stored in student bookbags.
Smart watches are considered a “personal electronic device” therefore are not permitted
Student consequences
Step 1: teacher warning
Step 2: parent phone call
Step 3: admin support
Updated Attendance Policy:
Students are now permitted ten absences for the year, regardless of reason or classification, to remain in compliance with SC Attendance regulations.
Parents are to send in a note within 3 days of an absence stating the reason for and date of the absence. Submit these notes to the office when you receive them from students.
Birthday's
Birthday Treats
We do not host birthday parties in the classroom
Parents may send a treat (cupcakes, cookies, popsicles, etc.) to share with the class~ these can be brought in by student or left in the office for the teacher to grab. Parents are not to come down to the classroom with the treats.
Any food sent must be store bought … unopened … all ingredients listed NO HOMEMADE FOOD.
How can I see my child's grades?
Backpack for Parents
A backpack for parents account provides parents, guardians, or contacts with a central place to sign in to do the following:
- View their student's information including demographics, attendance, classes, grades, lunch balances, and test scores
- Apply or register their student to Special Focus schools and programs (Fine Arts Center, Career Centers, etc.)
- Receive alerts and notifications regarding their students
- View their student's school and contact information
- Manage parent and contact information for their students
Having a Parent Backpack account gives you access to your child’s grades and attendance, as well as information from teachers, your principal, and the district.
For more information on how to sign up, go to https://tinyurl.com/28fh7deb
Volunteers in the Classroom
School Visitor and Volunteer Guidelines
Greenville County Schools (GCS), in an effort to ensure the safety of all of our students, has implemented additional security checks for school volunteers. All volunteers must submit an online application to the district and receive clearance from the district before volunteering at any school/center or chaperoning any school field trip.
Volunteers are now identified by two different categories ~ Level I or Level II. The application is the same for level I and level II (you must be 18 or older to become a volunteer). Volunteer Application Form
LEVEL I - This level requires the presence and supervision of a GCS employee at all times. Level I volunteers must have a National Sex Offender Registry check conducted every time they volunteer at the school (this is the current process each time you check into a school and/or district office). Level I volunteers may volunteer in classrooms, work in the Media Center, and participate in school activities on campus as long as staff members are present. Level I volunteers must sign in each time they volunteer. Photo identification must be presented each time for verification.
LEVEL II –This level allows interaction with students without a GCS employee present. Level II volunteers must have a National Sex Offender Registry check conducted every time they volunteer at the school as well as a criminal background check good for three years. Chaperones for field trips are required to be a Level II volunteer, regardless of the destination (YOU MUST BE 21 or older TO BE A FIELD TRIP CHAPERONE) .
Additional information can be found at https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=volunteers