Mertz, S

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About Me

The Basic!

Hi my name is Ms. Mertz.  I will be your child’s 4th grade English Language Arts teacher. This means I will be teaching your child Reading, Writing (Language), and Spelling. This is my 30th year teaching.  Of the 29 years I have taught, 26 of the years have been in Fourth Grade. 

I am huge fan of Star Wars. Our classroom is decorated in Star Wars themed items.  My students are stars that will shine as they go through life.  My goal is to help them reach their best potential. 

Education!

I graduted with a BS of Elementary Education from Sam Houston State University. I am a Texas certified teacher in Early Childhood to 8th grade. I am proud to say I graduated from Channelview ISD, and now I teach here as well.

Degrees and Certifications:

BS Elementary Education- Sam Houston State University
MS General Education- Lamar University
Texas Certified:
• Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8)
• Elementary Earth Science Grades (1-8)
• Elementary Early Childhood Education Grades (PK-6)
• English as a Second Language Generalist, Grades (EC-4)

Shirley Mertz
Phone: (281) 860-1400 ext 1645
Email Shirley Mertz

Spelling Homework:

  • Monday- Alphabetical order

  • Tuesdays- sentences for first half of words

  • Wednesdays- sentences for second half of words

  • Thursdays- 3 times each

Graded Papers:

  • graded papers will go home each Wednesday

  • anything under 70 must be signed- to be returned by Friday.

  • Students can improve any grade under 70 by getting it signed and corrected. Students do not erase old answers. Students do not just circle a new answer. Students can write new answer next to old answer or put it on another piece of paper. Due by Friday.

Helpful Links

  • Classlink- this is where your student will access their educational apps

    • Username- student ID number

    • Password- student's birthday (format ex- 010110)

Additional Information