1. Welcome to Open House Night
Mrs. Elliott & Ms. Cassan
Fifth Grade
August 10, 2017

2. An Introduction
We are enjoying getting to know your children—what a sweet and engaging group!
Our goal is to provide a positive, challenging, productive learning environment and to have fun while doing it!! 

3. Contact Information
Kristie Elliott
Caroline Cassan
School: ext 2040

4. A Little Bit about Mrs. Elliott
Auburn University- December of Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education
American College of Education- December of Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction 
I got married 8 years ago to Chase. We reside in Kennesaw, GA. We have a Cockapoo Puppy named Buddy Boo and Rotwieler Lab Mix puppy named Millie Moo.
I attended Cobb County schools while growing up in Marietta and graduated from Pope!
Teaching is my passion and joy in life!
This is my 11th year teaching.

5. The Elliotts

6. Teaching Philosophy
“Encourage the timid, help the weak, challenge the strong, and be patient with everyone.”

7. A Little Bit about Ms. Cassan
Kennesaw State University- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Georgia College and State University- Master’s Degree in Special Education
This is my 4th year teaching.
I love co-teaching!
I’m getting married on June 2, 2018!

8. Ms. Cassan

10. BYOD
BYOD Presentation
Please Sign Parent Permission

11. Daily Game Plan
7:15-8:00 Arrival, Unpack, snack out, unfinished work, morning work, announcements
8:00-8:15 Town Hall Meeting, check HW and review
8:15-9:05 Specials
9:05-9:15 Snack and Read Aloud
9:15-10:30 Math
10:30-11:05 Science/Social Studies
11:09-11:39 Lunch
11:40-12:00 Grammar/Spelling
12:00-12:25 Recess
12:25-2:05 Language Arts, Reading, and Writing
2:05-2:10 Pack up, homework
2:20 Dismissal

12. Communication This is the KEY to your child’s success! We are a TEAM!
Agendas should be checked nightly.
Blog:
Graded papers and flyers will go home on Fridays in the BLUE folder
The RED folder is for Homework and will come home every night
us with any questions and
Remember to send in a written note when your child is absent! Please use the form on the school website

13. Transportation All transportation changes must require a written note.
Students are never tardy if they ride the bus.
Make sure that your child has given the bus driver the “Safe Driver Contract”.

14. Classroom Management Clips: Individual tracking of good choices
ELLEBUCKS: Money System that promotes good choices, hard work & treating others kindly
Treasure Tickets: For each $25 ELLEBUCKS they earn, they can cash it in for a ticket
Team Building: Cooperative grouping uses peer motivation and cooperation. Each team has the opportunity to clip up. They are trying to reach earn ELLEBUCKS or treasure tickets.

15. 5th Grade Fun Science Fair SCNN Stock Market Game Safety Patrol
Book Buddies
Field Day Chaperones/Softball Game
5th Grade Pool Party
5th Grade Picnic

16. Field Trips Atlanta History Museum- September
Lois Ruby, author of Steal Away Home- October
Jekyll Island- November 29th- December 1st
Bremen Museum- March
Superior Court House- May

17. 5th Grade Curriculum Specials (STEM, MUSIC, PE, ART) Math Reading ELA
Writing,
Grammar Skills
Spelling
Speaking, Listening
Science and Social Studies (often integrated with ELA/Reading)

18. Novel Studies

19. Improving Comprehension Skills
Students will actively learn and use specific comprehension strategies:
Summarization
Making an inference
Point of View
Author’s Purpose
Making Mental Pictures
Identifying Cause & Effect
Compare and Contrast
Using text features

20. Writing our Way Through 5th Grade
Narrative, Opinion, Informational
Many “quick” writes
Across the curriculum…math, social studies, and science
Ideas, Organization, Conventions and Sentence Fluency, Style (Voice and Word Choice)
Spelling: Words Their Way

21. Math
Critical Areas:
Integrating decimal and fractions into the place value system and developing understanding of operations with decimals to thousandths
Extending multiplication to 3-digit by 2-digit factors
Extending division to 2-digit divisors
Fractions: Developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, and developing understanding of the multiplication and division of fractions
Developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Developing an understanding of measurement and volume

22. Science Constructive/Destructive Forces Matter
Chemical and Physical Changes
Electricity and Magnetism
Plant and Animal Cells
Microorganisms
Classification of Plants & Animals

23. Social Studies Effective Citizenship Civil War & Reconstruction
Westward Movement
Immigration
WWI, Jazz Age, and Great Depression
WWII, Cold War, Vietnam
Economics
Civil Rights
Modern America & Technology

24. 5th Grade
90-100: A 80-89: B 74-79: C 70-73: D

25. Grades
Report Cards will be sent home four times a year (9 weeks in each quarter)
Parent Vue
- you may view your child’s grades at any time
-grades will be numeric

26. Homework Expectations
5th Graders should be reading five days a week!
Math- Daily homework of concept taught that day will be assigned to reflect mastery from students
Spelling- Choice board given on Monday & due Friday
Grammar- usually given on Tuesday nights
Science/Social Studies reading passage- usually given on Wednesday nights
Projects- All projects will be assigned well in advanced and will most likely always incorporate some in class work time
Study guides for tests will be given about a week ahead of test date.

27. “Nuts and Bolts” No students will be dismissed from class AFTER 1:45.
Visitors MUST sign in; it’s the law!
No “drop-offs”! (homework, Target bags, book bags, etc.) The only exceptions are eyeglasses, lunches, and medications.
Remember to send a written excuse for absences (an easy-to-use form can be found on the school blog).
Birthday treats: Please give me notice and keep it simple.

28. Please save nurse Beasley’s phone number in your phone!
Selena Beasley, LPN
Sope Creek Elementary

29. Counselor Classroom Assignments
Jennifer Frederick: 1st Grade
2nd Grade
5th Grade (Bentley, Paden, Rabil, Wyckoff)
Lisa Hunt K
4th Grade
5th Grade (Carter, Elliott/Cassan, Rowlett/Brown, Weatherby)
Claire Murphy: rd Grade
Special Education

30. Testing IOWAS- September Georgia Milestones- April
Norms-based achievement testing
Georgia Milestones- April
Georgia standards-based standardized testing

31. Volunteer Opportunities
Boosterthon
PVS
Special Visitor (every other week)
Holiday Party
Candy Jar donations
Classroom Project donations
THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!!!!!

32. Parent Volunteer Sub Training
You will be provided with a schedule and plans for the timeframe.
Teacher collaboration times will overlap either specials or lunch time.
You do not need to introduce new material or assign grades.
Emergency folder by the door.
Check for allergies in the classroom.
It is possible to get pulled for another classroom if there isn’t coverage.
Please sign the sheet to say you are trained.
Primary Responsibilities of Volunteers:
Keep the students safe.
Do not take them outside.
Only release students when called from the front office.
You are a mandated reporter. If you see any signs of abuse, please tell the teacher.
Support if there are disruptive students and call the office if you need help. (Ext. 037)

33. Boosterthon Our biggest fundraiser Fully funds the PTA budget
Provides enrichment opportunities for ALL Sope Creek Students!
Focus on FITNESS, LEADERSHIP, & CHARACTER
Kick Off Starts, Monday August 14th! 

34. August 21st Eclipse
Cobb County School District has extended the school day by 45 minutes on August 21st.
Students will only be permitted to go outside to observe the eclipse if they have written permission from a parent.
Students without written permission will watch a live broadcast of the eclipse from NASA.
Our PTA has purchased NASA approved eclipse viewing glasses for all students at Sope Creek Elementary.
Parents are welcome to join us, but will need to provide their own eclipse viewing glasses.
We will follow regular dismissal procedures. Students will not be dismissed from the front office after 1:45 pm.

35. Thank You
We love your kids and have had such a great time starting to get to know them! 
Consider leaving your child a sweet note.