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Welcome to Mrs. Mobh’s 4 th grade class!

Welcome to Mrs. Mobh’s 4 th grade class!. Take a moment to write a goal you have for your child this school year on the card. Your child has left you with a piece of their BEST work. Please take a sticky note and tell them know your thoughts. All About Fourth Grade Class of 2023.

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Welcome to Mrs. Mobh’s 4 th grade class!

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Mobh’s 4th grade class! • Take a moment to write a goal you have for your child this school year on the card. • Your child has left you with a piece of their BEST work. Please take a sticky note and tell them know your thoughts.

  2. All About Fourth GradeClass of 2023 Mrs. Mobh’s Class Armstrong Elementary 2014-2015

  3. Meet Mrs. Mobh Early Days College Days Current Days

  4. Khan Academy

  5. Topics to be Covered: • Background and Philosophy of Education • Armstrong Beliefs • Expectations • Curriculum • Important Dates • Homework • Technology Expectations • Report Card • Important Information • Class Information • Talented and Gifted Information • Summary

  6. Philosophy of Education My main goal is to help children become lifelong lovers of learning by: • Encouraging risk-taking • Meeting students where they are • Engaging students in active discovery of new knowledge through the use of technology • Becoming young people who care and do their BEST

  7. At Armstrong… We believe * Children’s passions are fostered through social, emotional and intellectual experiences, * Children deserve a safe, nurturing, and child-centered environment, and * Engaging children through choice in collaborative and independent work makes them feel successful. Therefore, Our vision is * For parents, teachers, and students to create a learning community where all children reach their individual potential.

  8. Class Social Contract: • Values and Principles • Rules • Bucket Fillers and Not Bucket Dippers • Consequences

  9. Curriculum: • 4th Grade Reading : BLB • Students must read for 30 minutes per day at home and record in reading log (online) Reading Rewards • JAM Journal/Problem Solving • Writer’s Notebook • Spelling-Personal Spelling Lists • Projects: Penny Book, ABC Non-Fiction, Number Project • Time for Kids Magazine • Dynamath • Social Studies Weekly • Counselor visits once a month • PAWS organization for fourth graders

  10. Important Dates: • September 22 Conferences • October 8 Symphony Field Trip • November? Bunker Sands Part 1 • February 17-20 Writing Camp • March 30-31 STAAR Writing • April 21 STAAR Math • April 22 STAAR Reading • May? Bunker Sands Part 2 • May 27 Recognition Program

  11. Homework: • Monday-Thursday: About an hour every night • Regulars: Language Arts, Math, 30 minutes of reading • Thursday night-Show, Not Tell and Study for Spelling • Weekend-Encouraged to read • They MUST master multiplication facts – please work with them at home • Agenda and Communication Folder-Parent Communication (Friday folders will be the Yellow Communication Folders) • At home, set time and place for homework • Website

  12. Technology Expectations: • Several projects require the use of internet resources at school and at home • Research: Penny Book, ABC Non-Fiction, Number Project • Portal • Information available on the website • Moodle • Class documents • Student forums • Friday Website Updates

  13. Grading System: Students will be assessed on 3-2-1 scale. • 3 – Mastery of Learning Target a child can independently tie their shoes with mastery • 2 – Approaching Mastery of Learning Target A child can tie their shoes with help • 1 – Insufficient Progress Even with help, a child cannot tie their shoes • X – Target is Not Assessed at this Time Standards Based Report Card

  14. Important Information: • Please check calendar when planning doctor’s appointments or family trips • Please give notice if you are picking up child early • Conference time is 9:20-10:20 (except Mondays and Thursdays- team meetings) • Meet with team weekly to plan/discuss; consistency • Promptness is important- 7:50 • Library is open from 7:50-8:25 and 3:00-3:30 for checkout

  15. Continued… • Lunchroom procedures • Ice cream release time: 12:40 Includes birthday treats • Parents may come to eat at white tables with their child only • No balloons in the building • No animals in the school or on the school grounds • No nuts in our classroom

  16. Class Information: • Friday folders-Change in policy • GAMES on Fridays • Restroom and clinic visits • Recess or games daily • Friday Readers QUESTIONS???

  17. Before you leave… • Goals • Take Folder

  18. Last Comments: If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email mobha@ hpisd.org or in person. Thank you in advance for all of your support. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your child. I consider it truly an honor!

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