1. 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.

2. All About Fourth Grade Class 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 pote ntial.

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

9. Curriculum:  4 th Grade Reading : BLB  Students must read for 30 minutes per day at home and record in reading log (online) Reading RewardsReading 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 22Conferences  October 8Symphony Field Trip  November?Bunker Sands Part 1  February 17-20Writing Camp  March 30-31 STAAR Writing  April 21STAAR Math  April 22STAAR Reading  May?Bunker Sands Part 2  May 27Recognition 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 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!