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Kindergarten is such a fun and important year. Kindergarteners learn many new and exciting things. They learn the letters of the alphabet and the sounds each letter makes. They learn to read and write short words and phrases. Time is spent reading and writing every day. They also work on a variety of math skills including simple addition and subtraction. During the school year every kindergarten class goes on a field trip. At the end of the year we have a special Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony. It is a special day we look forward to all year long. The teachers in kindergarten feel it is very important for every parent to be involved in their child's education. We welcome parent volunteers and helpers in our school at all times. Our goal is to teach beginning skills to our students in a fun and exciting way. We want to encourage our students to be a life-long learners. Please stop by and see us in action.

First grade is an exciting time for students. First graders learn many new skills that are very important. In reading, we review the letters and sounds in order to become independent readers. Independent readers can understand what they read and answer comprehension questions. In writing, we begin by writing words, then sentences and last writing stories independently. In math, we work on recognition of numbers and use the Touch Point Math System with numbers up to nine. Our Math Program is a great program that makes learning math fun and exciting. Some skills we learn are addition and subtraction facts up to 20, graphing, time (hour and half hour), and money (penny, nickel, dime). Each year we go on a field trip, participate in sports day and many other exciting activities. In order to be a successful first grader good attendance and good behavior are very important. The first grade teachers of Black Elementary welcome all first graders and their parents to our school.

Second grade is fantastic! There are so many great things to do and learn while in second grade. Second grade's are exposed to some really neat literature in language Arts that will encourage them to want to read more and more. Our Math Program combines with Touch Point Math to make learning fun, exciting, and easy. Every year each second grade class goes on a fun field trip. During the year we learn songs and put on plays for our family and friends. Every week we go to the library and learn how to research all kinds of interesting topics. The teachers in second grade are really cool. They love making school a fun and exciting place for kids. Please come by for a visit. We would love to have you.

Third grade is an exciting year. In third grade students will be doing and learning many new and interesting things. Students will learn multiplication and division facts, complicated word problems, fractions, and many strategies for problem solving. We also continue to teach and utilize the Touch Point Math System that our students learned in previous grades. In Language Arts we have wonderful literature and chapter books for students to read and explore. Students will learn many new skills and strategies that will enable them to be strong readers. We know our students will find reading in third grade to be both challenging and interesting. Also in third grade, students will learn cursive writing, go on a field trips write many super compositions, and take the TAKS test. The teachers in third grade have high expectations for their students and love to make learning fun. They love to smile and hope you do too!

Fourth Grade is a very exciting year filled with a lot hard work and adventure. Hard work includes preparing for the Fourth Grade TAKS Test. In writing, students will learn to successfully write narrative, persuasive, how-to, and compare/contrast stories. In math, students learn math facts, division facts, multiply 2 digits by 2 and 3 digits, and will achieve many other objectives through our math program. In reading, skills will be sharpened so that students will be able to draw logical conclusions, locate the main idea of a paragraph and a story, use context clues, determine fact and opinion, and cause and effect. Students will travel to and learn of many awesome places as they read fourth grade literature. Also, in social studies, students will travel across Texas and learn many interesting facts about our beautiful state. Students will explore all the life that surrounds them in their science classes. In February and April hard work is celebrated at a TAKS Auction. During the year
"TAKS BUCKS" are earned for excellent work in the classes. These "TAKS BUCKS" will be spent at the auction to buy things such as cowboy hats, pencils, balloons, plastic balls, and much more. Hard work in Fourth Grade does pay off.

In Fourth Grade students will participate in many C. H. I. C. K. E. N. Club activities such as roller skating and bowling. Our music teacher meets with a group of talented students each week. This group sings at many different events throughout the year. If you are a singer, maintain an overall "B" average, and have satisfactory conduct, the music program is for you.

Fourth graders are the leaders of our school; thus, we know they will attend school everyday and always behave in a respectable manner. Please come check out our Fourth Grade.