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Welcome to Mrs. Hollier’s 4th Grade Class!

Join Mrs. Hollier's 4th grade class at Armstrong Elementary for a year of learning, growth, and fun! Stay updated with important information, curriculum topics, and classroom expectations.

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Welcome to Mrs. Hollier’s 4th Grade Class!

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  1. Welcome to Mrs. Hollier’s 4th grade class! • Take a moment to write a goal you have for your child this school year on the card. Make it something they would like to read each morning as I post these on the lockers. • Your child has left you a little note. Please read it and take it with you.

  2. All About Fourth GradeClass of 2027 Mrs. Hollier’s Class Armstrong Elementary 2018-2019

  3. Topics to be Covered • Message from our Principal • Background and Philosophy of Education • Armstrong Beliefs • Expectations • Curriculum • Important Dates • Homework • Technology Expectations • Report Card • Important Information • Class Information • Summary

  4. A Message From Mrs. Cummins

  5. Meet Mrs. Hollier Early Days College Days Current Days

  6. Khan Academy

  7. 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 are kind, who care and do their BEST

  8. 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.

  9. Class Social Contract • Values and Principles • David’s Law David’s law applies to bullying that takes place on school property, during any school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the school district (i.e. a bus). Additionally, David’s law includes cyberbullying that occurs off campus and outside of a school-sponsored or related activity if: • it interferes with a student’s educational opportunities; or, • substantially disrupts the orderly operation of a classroom, school, or school-sponsored or school-related activity. • Bucket Fillers and Not Bucket Dippers • Consequences

  10. Curriculum: ELA • 4th Grade Reading (Realistic Fiction, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry) Our BLB (Book Lovers Book) is our working document. • Students must read for 30 minutes per day at home and record on reading log • Time for Kids Magazine -------------------------------------------------------------------- • Writer’s Notebook (Mini-Lessons and Grammar & Drafts) (Narrative, Expository, Lit Essays, Poetry) • Writing Process • Spelling- Non-Negotiables & Word Study • Projects: Penny Book

  11. Curriculum: Math • Number Sense • JAM Journal/Problem Solving • Multiplication facts Unit 1: Place Value & Adding/Subtracting Whole Numbers Unit 2: Numbers & Operations/Algebraic Reasoning: Multiplication & Division Unit 3: Fractions Unit 4: Geometry Unit 5: Measurement Unit 6: Data Analysis & Financial Literacy

  12. Curriculum: Social Studies and Science Social Studies *Book is online *All about Texas History *Interactive Notebook ----------------------------------------------------------------- Science *Organisms and Environment *Earth and Space *Matter and Energy *Force, Motion, and Energy

  13. Important Dates • September 25 Conferences • October ? Symphony Field Trip • November? Bunker Sands Part 1 • February 25 (Week Of)Writing Camp • April or May? Bunker Sands Part 2 • April 9 STAAR Writing • May 13 STAAR Math • May 14 STAAR Reading • May 30 Recognition Program

  14. Homework • Monday-Thursday: Read 30 minutes and record on reading log (sticky notes) • Math and TFK: Morning work (becomes homework if they do not finish) • 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) • Clean Card Party (2 Signatures is a “clean card” during the first nine weeks) • At home, set time and place for homework/reading

  15. Technology Expectations • Several projects require the use of internet resources at school and at home Legal Appropriate Respectful Kind *Research: Penny Book, Weather Unit and Biz World • Google Drive • Friday Website Updates

  16. 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. * 2.5 - No major errors or omissions regarding 2 content and partial knowledge of the 3 content A child can tie their shoes, but need help securing them. • 2 – Approaching Mastery of Learning Target A child can tie their shoes with help *1.5 - Partial knowledge of the 2 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3 content Can make the first loop of tying their shoe. • 1 – Insufficient Progress Even with help, a child cannot tie their shoes • X – Target is Not Assessed at this Time Standards Based Report Card 4th Grade Guide

  17. 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 Wednesdays 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 • Eagle Store

  18. Continued… • Lunchroom procedures • Ice cream release time: 12:40 • 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 • Birthday Expectations

  19. Information Sign ups for ALL classroom needs are on the PTA site Rainy Day Dismissal Keeping your child responsible

  20. Last Comments *Goals-Leave on your child’s desk *If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email holliea@hpisd.org or in person. I will respond within 24 hours. If you have last minute pick-up instructions please email me before 10:00am or call the office. *Thank you in advance for all of your support. And thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach your child. I truly consider it an honor! ***PTA***

  21. QUESTIONS???

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