1. Welcome to Mrs. Gillett’s 5 th Grade 2015 – 2016

2. About Mrs. Gillett  15 years experience in 4 th and 5 th (mostly 5 th Grade)  B.A. – History  B.S. – Early Childhood Education  M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education  S.Ed. – Instructional Technology  Gifted and Talented Endorsement  Relationships are the most important thing in the classroom

3. Daily Schedule  7:15 – 7:50 – Zero Period  8:00 – 9:00 – Social Studies/Literacy  9:05 – 9:50 – Enrichment  9:50 – 10:30 – Science  10:30 – 11:30 – Math  11:30 – 11:50 - Recess  11:55 – 12:40 – Lunch Block (Gillett Lunch – 12:00 – 12:30)  12:40 – 1:15 – Reading  1:15 – 2:00 – Language Arts

4. Attendance Required  Reflects on the school  More than 7 absences negates child’s test scores from school data  Doctor appointments and vacations

5. Blogs Keep up to date with assignments and class news Shares information which may help you help your student with homework and studying

6. Classroom Management, Rewards, and Auction

7. Math compacting Research based instruction On level instruction Changes quarterly You can subscribe to math teacher’s blog to keep up with her class

8. Grades, Grade Recovery, and Parent Vue A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = < 70

9. Agendas and Homework

10. Reading Requirements  Daily reading log – signed by parent  5 Accelerated Reader books each 9 weeks  Must be 4 th grade or above reading level  Must pass AR test with a 70% or more  Only one teacher-read book allowed per 9 week period  With special consideration, students may submit a letter following format on Literacy Link on my blog.  Book Report each 9 weeks

11. Enrichment – 6 day rotation Gillett Schedule Day 1 – Art Day 2 – PE Day 3 – Math Lab Day 4 – STEM Lab Day 5 – PE Day 6 - Music

12. Snack Time  Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water for snack time.  No candy, cookies, cupcakes, or juices are allowed.

13. Field trips  Rock Eagle 4H Center, Eatonton, Georgia  University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  Wednesday – Thursday, April 27 - 28, 2016

14. Communication  From parent to teacher…  Email is the best way to reach me throughout the day  Page.Gillett@cobbk12.org Page.Gillett@cobbk12.org  A note in your child’s agenda also works if they remember to show me  From teacher to parent…  Check my blog  Remind 101 allows me to send texts to parents  Emails and notes in agendas when needed

15. Before you leave today…  Please complete the contact information form on the laptop in the back of class.  Please subscribe to Mrs. Gillett’s blog on the other laptop in the back of class.  Fill out a First Day of School Transportation Form on back table  Complete papers and turn in to Mrs. Gillett – list is on the white board