welcome to mrs. cohen’s fifth grade class 2015 – 2016
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WELCOME TO MRS. COHEN’S
FIFTH GRADE CLASS
2015 – 2016
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ABOUT MRS. COHEN
15 years at Kincaid Elementary Schools 12 years teaching experience; fourth
year teaching 5th grade. B.S. – Business Management M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education Relationships are the most important
thing in the classroom
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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
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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
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BLOG
► Updated weekly with assignments and class news
► Shares information which may help with homework and studying
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, REWARDS, AND AUCTION
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MATH COMPACTING
► Research based instruction
► On level instruction
► Changes quarterly
► You can subscribe to math teacher’s BLOG to keep up with her class
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GRADES, GRADE RECOVERY, AND PARENT VUE (SYNERGY)
A = 90-100B = 80-89C = 75-79D = 70-74F = below 70
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AGENDAS AND HOMEWORK
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READING REQUIREMENTS
Daily reading log – signed by parent on Thursday
5 Accelerated Reader books each 9 weeks Must be 4th 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
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SPECIALS – 6 DAY ROTATION
Schedule
Day 1 – MusicDay 2 – ArtDay 3 – P.E.Day 4 – Math LabDay 5 – STEM LabDay 6 – P.E.
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SNACK TIME
Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water for snack time.
No candy, cookies, cupcakes, or juices are allowed.
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FIELD TRIPS
► Rock Eagle 4H Center Eaton, Georgia
► University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
► Wednesday – Thursday, April 27 – 28, 2016
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COMMUNICATION
From parent to teacher… Email 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
Emails and notes in agendas when needed
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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.
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SEE YOU ON MONDAY