I am Dr. Mai A. Elobeid and you can call me Ms. Mai. I am so excited to be your 4th grade teacher! We have a fantastic year ahead of us full of learning, laughter, and growth. I am very passionate about helping young students engage in learning experiences. I look forward to making connections with all of you. May this year bring us joy, success, and a thriving classroom community. My favorite food is fish and I like to eat oranges. Navy blue and green are my two favorite colors. I really enjoy reading and traveling. The best way to contact me is via e-mail and I am always happy to meet in person as well. My email is maielobeid@gmail.com. 

✏️ Basic Supplies

• - sharpened #2 pencils

• - Erasers

• - pencil sharpener (preferred with cover)

• - crayons/colored pencils

• -  highlighters and a pack of markers

Organization

• - 5 pocket folders (different colors)

• - 4 spiral notebooks

• - composition notebooks

• - Pencil pouch or box

✂️ Other Essentials

• - glue sticks

• - scissors (child-safe)

• -  ruler

Optional

• - Tissues (for classroom use)

• - Disinfectant wipes (for classroom use)

• - 1 binder

• - Loose-leaf wide-ruled paper

And don’t forget your back pack and water to stay hydrated

Expectations

• Follow all rules * Be prepared

• Pay attention * Do all work

• Be respectful

Grading

Classwork: reading, writing, group work, etc.

Homework: daily or as needed

Quizzes: bi-weekly

Tests: at end of unit/chapter

Projects: individual or group

Fourth graders explore topics like life cycles, ecosystems, the human body, and the solar system.

Students will deepen their understanding of arithmetic, including multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, and begin to explore geometry.

Includes reading comprehension, writing (including different types of writing, like essays and reports), grammar, and vocabulary development.

This can encompass geography, history (including local and national history).