1. Welcome to Ms.Cochran/Mrs. Harrell’s 4th Grade Class! August 8,2017

2. Welcome to our class!
Third grade is a time where students go from being dependent students in the beginning of the school year to independent students by the end of the year. Students are taught how to be responsible by meeting deadlines for projects, class work, and homework. They are also taught how to be a friend and be compassionate and look out for one another.

3. Classroom Expectations
Listen and be a good audience member when someone is talking, sharing, or teaching.
Follow directions the first time.
Work quietly and complete all work.
Be kind to everyone through your words and actions.
Use appropriate behavior to represent yourself, our class, and our school…Go Braves!!
Our classroom merits

4. Our Daily Schedule 7:15-8:00 Morning announcements/Breakfast
8:00-8:10 PBIS lesson
8:15-8:55 Reading
9:00-9:45 Specials
10:05-11:00 ELA
11:00-11:30 RECESS
11:30-12:00 Math Enrichment
12:04-12: Lunch
12:40-1:30 Math
1:30-2:00 Science/Social Students
2:00-2:15 Pack-up/dismissal/Agenda

5. How can you get a hold of us?
1) or 2) Remind app text or blog 3) Phone: Leave a message with our school secretary, Beth, if you call during instructional hours. We absolutely cannot leave the classroom during instructional time but I will call you back as soon as we are able.

6. TESTING DATES
August 1-August 31 Reading Inventory/Math Inventory Window 1 Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessment EOG 3-5 Georgia Milestones: April 11-20

7. Blog info http://www.cobblearning.net/aprilcochran/

8. Reading Levels
End of 4th Grade
Beg. Of 4th Grade

9. What we are going to study this year in Math!
Place Value

10. and Social Studies!

11. What we are going to study this year in
Science

12. When is conference week this year?
Conference week for the school year is scheduled for These conferences are mandated by Cobb County and important you attend. Students will have Early-Release all week at 12:20. Remember to let me know if transportation will change on these days for your child.
Conference Week / 1st Elementary & Middle School Nine Week Report Card Distribution
Monday, October 16, 2017   thru   Friday, October 20, 2017

13. Grading Scale A B C D F

14. What kinds of snacks are permitted during snack time in the classroom?
Snack time in our room is usually around 9:45-10:05 a.m. Healthy snacks that ARE permitted to eat: fruit and raw vegetables, granola bars, fruit roll ups, fruit snacks, crackers, goldfish crackers, yogurt, dry cereals without sugar. Snacks that are NOT permitted in class: soda, gum, chips of any kind, sugary dry cereals, or candy. Please help your child make healthy choices when selecting a snack. They will thank you for it! **WE HAVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR SCHOOL ALLERGIC TO PEANUTS/NUTS, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SEND IN ANYTHING WITH PEANUT BUTTER FOR A SNACK. THANK YOU!

15. Will there be homework every night?
Students will receive occasional homework if needed In addition, students will record any additional information and reading homework in Agenda each day. Please initial that your child has read (20-30 minutes or more) each night in their agenda for whatever day it is. **It is the student’s responsibility to show you the agenda everyday, but since you know it’s coming home every night remind him/her to show it to you until you think he/she can remember to show it to you without you asking.

16. SPECIALS/LUNCH /RECESS
LUNCH : 12:04-12:34 (Table 2)(B side)
RECESS: 11:00-11:30
**Weather permitting! We will not go outside if it is too hot or too cold. We will have indoor recess.

17. TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
If transportation changes for your child, YOU will need to call or send a note (if you know ahead of time) to school. We will not take your child’s word that he/she is to go home a certain way other than they usually do. Please do not us the transportation change as we may not get to check before the day is over. Thank you for taking this matter seriously and acting accordingly.

18. Medication at school…
It is Cobb County policy as well as Nickajack’s policy that NO student at ANY time have medication/prescription medication on them at ANY time. This means in his/her book bag. If you have a special circumstance you MUST see our school nurse. If the medication gets in the wrong hands, a very serious situation can occur. This includes and is not limited to: inhalers for asthma, cough drops, cough syrup, Tylenol/Advil, children’s vitamins, etc…
Everyone’s body reacts to things differently, so please be vigilant. Thank you!

19. Can you help us?. Donations for rewards
Skittles and Smarties
Mystery Readers on Fridays * Just let us know what time works for you.
Fieldtrip Chaperones
* We are allowed 2 off-campus

22. B3
Be A Better Brave
Students learn appropriate behavior of a respectful, responsible, role-model through instruction, practice, feedback, and positive reinforcement.

23. Gifted Eligibility Meeting - Friday, August 11 at 9AM in the Learning Commons.
Purpose: to share with the public the eligibility process in Cobb County.
All are welcome to attend.

24. WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE!
WE are here for you!
We are a team in your child’s education! WE will do everything WE can to help your child be successful in 4th grade! However, it is a job we must do together! We look forward to working with you this year! We have a fun, exciting, and memorable year planned!
WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE!