1. Welcome to Mrs. Kraeger’s Class Please find your child’s seat and begin writing to him/her.

2. Meet the Team! Mrs. Levinson, Mrs. Greenfield, and Mrs. Kraeger

3. Meet Mrs. Kraeger Certified in grades PreK-8 Certified in Gifted Education PreK-8 10 Years teaching in Cobb County/ 20+ Years in Education Working on Ed.D in Teacher Leadership for Learning Ed.S in Teacher Leadership for Learning-Kennesaw State University National Board Certified Teacher Ed.M in Elementary Education-University of Buffalo B.A. in Psychology- University of Buffalo

4. Agenda Communication Behavior Plan Standards Assessment Important Information Special Events

5. Communication Red Communication Folder Tuesday notices/ corrected papers Agenda Homework Contact Information: Karen.kraeger@cobbk12.org Karen.greenfield@cobbk12.org Melissa.levinson@cobbk12.org

6. Discipline Plan Clipboard H=Homework B=Behavior S=Parent signature needed M=Missing materials T=Talking Behavior Expectations Consistent across teachers Large class sizes → control chatter to maximize learning First warning = name on board Second warning = note home & in class consequence Third occurrence = time out in another classroom Fourth occurrence = office referral Serious offenses may result in more significant consequences

7. Curriculum Highlights www.cobbk12.org (Picasso) Common Core Standards www.cobbk12.orgCommon Core Standards Homeroom Teacher – Guided Math Grouping-New Common Core Standards – Reading Workshop/Lang Arts- New Common Core Standards Science/Social Studies/Writing (6 Day Rotation) – Science: Mrs. Kraeger – Social Studies: Mrs. Greenfield – Writing: Mrs. Levinson (New Common Core Standards)

8. Grading Scale A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 74-79% D=70-73% F=69% or less

9. Important Information See daily schedule Tardies/Absences Snacks- Healthy! Birthdays

10. Special Events/Field Trips Fire Safety Village- Fall Cobb Youth Museum- Feb 1st In-house Science/Social Studies presentation/program- Fall Science Fair- February Pen Pal Field Trip ? Land Grab- May

11. How can I help?  Art Helpers  Donate snacks/ supplies periodically  Art Appreciation  Special Projects (as needed)  Copy Cats  Volunteer for PTA events

12. Thank you for coming!