WELCOME TO MRS. COHEN’S FIFTH GRADE CLASS 2015 – 2016
ABOUT MRS. COHEN 15 years at Kincaid Elementary Schools 12 years teaching experience; fourth year teaching 5 th grade. B.S. – Business Management M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education Relationships are the most important thing in the classroom
DAILY SCHEDULE **TENTATIVE 7:15 – 7:50 Zero Period 7:50 – 8:00 Morning Business 8:00 – 9:00 Social Studies 9:05 – 9:50 Specials 9:50 – 10:30 Science 10:30 – 11:30 Math 11:30 – 11:50 Reading 11:55 – 12:25 Lunch 12:30– 1:00 Reading 1:00 – 1:40 Language Arts 1:40 – 2:00 Recess 2:00 – 2:15 Pack-up/Dismissal
ATTENDANCE REQUIRED Included in Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) More than 7 absences negates child’s test scores from school data Doctor appointments and vacations check in no later than 11:00, check out no earlier than 7:15
BLOG ► Updated weekly with assignments and class news ► Shares information which may help with homework and studying
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, REWARDS, AND AUCTION
MATH COMPACTING ► Research based instruction ► On level instruction ► Changes quarterly ► You can subscribe to math teacher’s BLOG to keep up with her class
GRADES, GRADE RECOVERY, AND PARENT VUE (SYNERGY) A = B = C = D = F = below 70
AGENDAS AND HOMEWORK
READING REQUIREMENTS Daily reading log – signed by parent on Thursday 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
SPECIALS – 6 DAY ROTATION Schedule Day 1 – Music Day 2 – Art Day 3 – P.E. Day 4 – Math Lab Day 5 – STEM Lab Day 6 – P.E.
SNACK TIME Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water for snack time. No candy, cookies, cupcakes, or juices are allowed.
FIELD TRIPS ► Rock Eagle 4H Center Eaton, Georgia ► University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ► Wednesday – Thursday, April 27 – 28, 2016
COMMUNICATION From parent to teacher… is the best way to reach me throughout the day 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 s and notes in agendas when needed
BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY… Complete papers and turn in to Mrs. Cohen. Please complete the Contact Information Form on the laptops in the back of the classroom. Please subscribe to Mrs. Cohen’s BLOG on the laptops on the round table. Please complete the First Day of School Transportation Form and Regular Transportation Form. ***Any transportation changes must be made in writing prior to the beginning of the school day. Changes made after the school day begins MUST be made through the front office Sign-up to be room parent and/or volunteer positions.
SEE YOU ON MONDAY