1. Mrs. Alley’s Class myrna.alley@cobbk12.org

2. Please Stay Connected!
Please check the blog regularly; bookmark it as a favorite. This will be the place to check homework expectations, due dates, and will also supply links and videos to support instruction.
BLOG:
You may also access the blog via the Pickett’s Mill Staff Page:

3. Compacting
This year, the fourth grade team will be compacting for math in order to differentiate math instruction and meet the needs of all students with their math skills. Each nine weeks your child will take a pre-test on unit standards based on the Cobb County math framework. The fourth grade teachers will evaluate the pre-test and place your child according to his/her needs. This way, we can meet your child where they are and ensure that they are getting maximized, targeted instruction. We look forward to working with your children and helping them be successful with math. .

4. Grading Intermediate Report Card – Grades 4 and 5
In Grades 4 and 5, progress in Reading, ELA (Writing, Grammar, & Spelling) Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Health will be reported using the following letter grades:
A = %
B = %
C = %
D = %
F = %
Each letter grade is represented by the same numerical grade range used in Middle School and High School.
NO plus or minus signs (+, -), numbers (87%) or symbols may be used with A, B, C, D, or F on the Intermediate Grades Report Card.

5. Synergy-Online Grade book (ParentVUE)
Computerized system for attendance, grade book and report cards
Parents will be able to track students’ progress online
You will receive a code to access your child’s information.
Progress reports will be sent home at 4 ½ weeks
Report cards will look different; computer generated but hard copy will still come home

6. Schedule Time SUBJECT 7:50 – 8:50 Social Studies or Science
8:55 – 9:45
Specials (Math, PE, Music, PE, Art)
9:50 – 10:15
Daily Work
10:20 – 10:40
Read Aloud
10:42 – 11:12
Lunch  (tables 14, 15, possibly 16)
11:15 – 11:30
Recess
11:30 – 12:15
Guided & Independent Reading
12:15 – 1:00
Language Arts: Grammar/Spelling/Writers’ Workshop and SNACK
1:00 – 2:00
Math
2:00 – 2:05
Agendas, Pack Up & Stack Up
2:05 – 2:10
Prepare for Dismissal

7. Technology Resources
Edmodo (Social network in a safe and secure environment.)
IXL
Freckle Education
Prodigy
Khan Academy
AND SO MUCH MORE!

8. What is Mrs. Alley’s “WHY?”
“People don’t buy what you do, they buy WHY you do it.” –Simon Sinek 
What is Mrs. Alley’s “WHY?”
There is no better reward than helping a student finally reach clarity. Witnessing a student grasp a concept for the first time brings me so much joy – that’s when I feel successful. I  
help my students understand academic curriculum and find ways to apply it practically in real-world situations. I relish finding ways to encourage them to reach further than they’d ever thought possible. Ultimately, I want students to push past what is comfortable in the classroom, giving them the confidence to
achieve in other areas of life. I teach to help
children realize just how very capable they are!

9. What is your WHY?