Rucker Elementary

October 19 - 23

Phonics Support Video

Math-or-Treat is Coming!

We are having our Annual Math-or-Treat! Mrs. Bonner and I would love help getting items for students to get as they solve problems and "math-or-treat" in the classroom.

I have included an Amazon link for convenience, but if you can find the item in store that is fine, just keep in mind we have 120 students in 4th Grade and the slots are based on the quantity of the item on Amazon.

Please have students bring donated items to Mrs. Bonner or Mrs. Williams by Thursday, October 22nd.

Thank you!

Donation Sign-Up

Supplies Needed

Our 4th grade classrooms are in need of a few extra supplies to help keep our students healthy, safe, and learning!

If you are able to donate, we would greatly appreciate:

Facial tissues (like Kleenex)
Disinfectant wipes
Hand Sanitizer

Thank you so much for your continued kindness and support in keeping our classrooms clean and germ-free!

Important Dates

Week at a Glance

Monday: Happy Monday!
Tuesday: Happy Tuesday!
Wednesday: Happy Wednesday!
Thursday: Happy Thursday!
Friday: Happy Friday!

Upcoming Events

October 23rd- Field Trip to Walnut Grove to see Edward Tulane the Musical. More information coming soon!
4th grade will perform at the Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday morning, November 11 at 8 am.

Upcoming Major Grades (60%)

Math:

10/27: Unit 2 Summative

ELAR:

10/28: Unit 2 Summative

Learning Targets

ELAR: I can focus on decoding & spelling irregular plurals such as loaf/loaves and cactus/cacti. I can analyze and write poetry.

Math: I can represent data on frequency tables, dot plots, and stem-and-leaf plots using whole numbers and fractions. I can solve one- and two-step problems using whole number, decimal, and fraction data from frequency tables, dot plots, and stem-and-leaf plots.

Science: I can explain how different materials let heat and electricity flow or keep them from flowing, and why we use certain materials for different jobs.

Social Studies: I can describe how the Caddo and Comanche lived and were governed, and compare how their groups were alike and different.

Dual Language Only

SLAR:

- TEKS 4.10D: I can identify how poets use imagery, similes, metaphors, and sound devices to help me picture what is happening in a poem and understand the author's purpose.

- TEKS 4.9B: I can explain how similes, metaphors, and personification help poets create pictures in my mind and communicate meaning.

- TEKS 4.12A: I can use figurative language and descriptive words to write my own poems and create vivid images for my readers.

- TEKS 4.6D: I can create a drawing that shows how I visualize a poem and explain how my drawing represents the poet's words and meaning.

Combined Learning Target:
I can analyze a poem's figurative language, create a drawing of what I visualize, and explain how my interpretation connects to the poet's purpose using evidence from the poem and vocabulary such as simile, metaphor, and personification.

Take Home Practice

ELAR Take Home Support

Math Take Home Support- English

Math Take Home Support- Spanish

SLAR Enrichment Opportunities at Home: Resources for conjugation and figurative language are available in your child's Google Classroom.

Class Schedule

Dual Language Class Schedules

Monolingual Class Schedule

Order Your Rucker Yearbook Now!

Click the link below to order this year's yearbook! Don't miss out on owning all of this year's wonderful memories!

Order by September 18th, and get $20 off icons (with personalization)!

Click Here to Order Your Yearbook

Rucker Yearbook Cover Contest!

It's that time of year, our Rucker yearbook cover contest begins NOW! Covers are due to Ms. Vera by Thursday October 15th!

Designs must...

Be hand-drawn by YOU!
Be drawn vertically on an 8.5x11 piece of paper
Include “Rucker Elementary” and the year, 2026-2027
Have your name on the BACK!

Tips!

Use color!

Fill the space!

Outline in Sharpie!
Check your spelling!

Go with a theme! (Rucker/Prosper; the silos/water tower; blues and greens)

Storybook Patch

Attendance - PLEASE REVIEW AS THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES FOR 2026-2027

Doctor’s notes or other supporting documentation for an absence, may be submitted by completing the online Attendance Note Submission form and uploading your documentation within the form. Student's 8-digit ID numbers are required in order to complete the form, and may be found in Skyward Family Access. This process applies to both full-day and partial-day absences. Please note that a parent notification submitted through Skyward Family Access regarding a doctor's visit does not qualify as a doctor's note. Information can also be found on the Rucker website.

Attendance Note Submission

Skyward Absence Request

Specials Calendar

Dual Language Grade Level Information

PTO Newsletter