1. Welcome to Miss Bishop’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 2024 Miss Bishop’s Class Armstrong Elementary 2015-2016

3. Introduction from Dr. Moran Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year!

4. Meet Miss Bishop Grew up in Houston and Bakersfield, CA Graduated from Texas A&M University in 2006 Got engaged to Brendon in July Getting married February 6, 2016 in Dallas In my tenth year of teaching, fourth year at Armstrong Completed my Master’s Degree in School Counseling last December

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6. 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

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 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 pote ntial.

9. Alicia Seeton I grew up in Wylie, TX Married Jeremy on June 15, 2013 Welcome our first child June 5, 2015 Fourth year teaching Graduated from ETBU with a Bachelor of Science in Education I love to travel, craft and play sports First year at Armstrong

10. What is In-Class Support? Our goal is to assist classroom teachers in developing and effectively implementing education programs for students identified as experiencing learning difficulties. In Class Support teachers will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other specialists to plan, coordinate, teach and monitor programs for children. Students may need academic or behavioral support that can be provided within the general education classroom. Such support is provided by In-Class Support Teachers and Staff. In Class Support teachers and staff can also support students in the Resource Classroom, depending on the needs of the student.

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

13. 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- Words Their Way  Projects: Penny Book, ABC Non-Fiction, Biz World  Time for Kids Magazine  Social Studies- New Book  Counselor visits once a month  PAWS organization for fourth graders

14. Important Dates:  September 14Conferences  October 20 th or 21stSymphony Field Trip  November?Bunker Sands Part 1  February 16-19Writing Camp  March 29 & 30 STAAR Writing  May 9STAAR Math  May 10STAAR Reading  May?Bunker Sands Part 2  May 25Recognition Program

15. Homework:  Monday-Thursday: About an hour every night  Regulars: Language Arts, Math, 30 minutes of reading  Thursday night-Show, Not Tell  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

16. Technology Expectations:  Several projects require the use of internet resources at school and at home  Research: Penny Book, ABC Non-Fiction, Biz World  Google Drive  Friday Website Updates

17. 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

18. 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-when finished  Bring novels from home or can checkout from class library

19. 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  Birthday Expectations

20. Class Information :  GAMES on Fridays  Restroom and clinic visits  Recess or games daily  Friday Readers and voluneteers-Look at PTA site QUESTIONS???

21. Before you leave…  Goals  PTA

22. Last Comments: If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email bishop@hpisd.org or in person.bishop@hpisd.org 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!