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.

All About Fourth GradeClass of 2023Mrs. Mobh’s Class

Armstrong Elementary2014-2015

Meet Mrs. MobhEarly Days

College Days Current Days

Khan Academy

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

Philosophy of EducationMy 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

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.

Class Social Contract:* Values and Principles

* Rules

* Bucket Fillers and Not Bucket Dippers

* Consequences

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

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

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

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

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 TargetA child can tie their shoes with help

*1 – Insufficient ProgressEven with help, a child cannot tie their shoes

*X – Target is Not Assessed at this Time Standards Based Report Card

Important Informatio

n:* 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

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

Class Information:

* Friday folders-Change in policy

* GAMES on Fridays

* Restroom and clinic visits

* Recess or games daily

* Friday Readers

QUESTIONS???

Before you leave…*Goals

*Take Folder

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!