1. WELCOME TO MRS. COHEN’S FIFTH GRADE CLASS 2015 – 2016

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. BLOG ► Updated weekly with assignments and class news ► Shares information which may help 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 (SYNERGY) A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = below 70

9. AGENDAS AND HOMEWORK

10. 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

11. 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.

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 Eaton, 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  Eileen.cohen@cobbk12.org Eileen.cohen@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…  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.

16. SEE YOU ON MONDAY