Fourth Grade

Mr. Mata (bilingual) is back! Mrs. Carrillo, who taught 3rd grade bilingual, is joining fourth grade! They are excited to welcome Ms. Rasmussen, who will be teaching ELAR, to the finest fourth grade team!

From left to right: Ilsen Carrillo, Roberto Mata, Roberta Rasmussen, and Imelda De La Cruz

Teacher	Section	Subject
Ilsen Carrillo	General education	Math
Roberto Mata	Bilingual	Math/Science 4th/5th
Roberta Rasmussen	General education	ELAR

 

Your child will learn:

📚 English Language Arts & Reading

Fourth graders tackle more complex texts and strengthen writing skills.

• Reading multiple genres with deeper comprehension

• Summarizing, inferencing, theme, author’s purpose

• Text complexity increases: richer vocabulary, longer sentences

• Writing multi‑paragraph essays with clear organization

• Grammar: pronouns, verb tenses, punctuation, sentence structure

• Research: locating sources, note‑taking, presenting information

🔢 Math

Fourth grade math expands into larger numbers, fractions, and geometry.

• Multiplication & division with larger numbers

• Fractions & decimals: comparing, equivalent fractions

• Place value to the millions

• Multi‑step problem solving

• Geometry: angles, symmetry, classification of shapes

• Measurement: conversions, perimeter, area

🔬 Science

Students explore energy, force, Earth changes, and organisms.

• Matter: physical properties, mixtures, solutions

• Energy: mechanical, sound, light, thermal

• Force & motion: friction, gravity, patterns of movement

• Earth science: weathering, erosion, deposition

• Organisms & environments: adaptations, food chains

• Scientific investigation: tools, data collection, predictions

🌎 Social Studies

Fourth grade is Texas History year.

• Native American groups in Texas

• European exploration & colonization

• Spanish missions & settlements

• Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas, annexation

• 19th–21st century Texas events & leaders

• Regions of Texas & North America

• Free enterprise system, economic activities

• Texas symbols, culture, and contributions