Hello, my name is Ms. Khaliah Elliott, and I am excited to be your child’s 4th grade Math and Science teacher this year! I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Grambling State University and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Education.
I have had the joy of working with children of all ages for many years, and as a mother myself, my own children are my biggest motivation. My faith also inspires me daily, and my guiding scriptures are:
β¨ “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
β¨ “God gives His hardest battles to His strongest soldiers.”
I believe every student can be successful when given the opportunity to explore, ask questions, and learn in ways that make sense to them. In my classroom, mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, and effort is celebrated just as much as the answer. My goal is to help students grow not only academically but into confident problem-solvers who approach challenges with curiosity, persistence, and a belief that they can succeed.
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π Classroom Expectations
β¨ Be respectful — to yourself, others, and our classroom.
β¨ Be kind, responsible, and a team player.
β¨ Try your best and learn from mistakes.
β¨ Stay organized and prepared each day.
β¨ Celebrate effort and progress!
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β Math Expectations
π Bring your math materials every day.
π Show your work and explain your thinking.
β Ask questions & don’t be afraid to try.
π‘ Use a growth mindset—mistakes help us learn!
π€ Work hard independently and in groups.
βΈ»4th Grade Math highlights:
*Place Valie and Mulit digit Operations
*Fractions and Decimals
*Measurements and Data
*Geometry
π¬ Science Expectations
π Be curious—ask “why” and “how.”
π§ͺ Record data and observations carefully.
π€ Work safely and respectfully in labs & groups.
π Connect science to real-world problems.
4th Grade Science Highlights:
• Earth’s systems: weather, erosion, natural resources
• Energy: motion, sound, light, electricity
• Living organisms: structures, adaptations, ecosystems
• Scientific inquiry & hands-on experiments
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π‘ Ways Families Can Support 4th Graders
• Encourage daily reading
• Practice math facts
• Talk about school
• Build responsibility
• Create a study space
• Celebrate effort
• Connect learning to real life
• Communicate with the teacher
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β¨ Together, we will make this a wonderful and successful 4th grade year full of growth, discovery, and learning!