1. 5 th Grade Open House 2015 – 2016

2. About Mrs. Gibson  9 years experience in 5 th working in Cobb County  B.S. – Early Childhood Education  M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education and Reading and Writing in the Classroom  Relationships are the most important thing in the classroom  Communication is a must.

3. Daily Schedule  7:15 – 7:50 – Zero Period  8:00 – 9:00 – Social Studies/Literacy  9:05 – 9:50 – Enrichment  9:50 – 10:30 – Science  10:30 – 11:30 – Math  11:30 – 12:00 - Reading  12:03 – 12:33 – Lunch  12:40 – 1:35 – Language Arts  1:40 – 2:00 – Recess

4. Attendance Required  Reflects on the school  More than 7 absences negates child’s test scores from school data  Doctor appointments and vacations

5. Blogs Keep up to date with assignments and class news Shares information which may help you help your student with homework and studying

6. Classroom Management and Rewards

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 A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = < 70

9. Agendas and Homework

10. Reading Requirements  Daily reading log – signed by parent  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  Book Report each 9 weeks

11. Enrichment – 6 day rotation Gibson Schedule Day 1 – PE Day 2 – Math Lab Day 3 – STEM Lab Day 4 – PE Day 5 – Music Day 6 - Art

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, Eatonton, 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  Christina.Gibson@cobbk12.org Christina.Gibson@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…  Please complete the contact information form on the laptop in the back of class.  Please subscribe to Mrs. Gibson’s blog on the other laptop in the back of class.  Fill out a First Day of School Transportation Form  Complete papers needed for today and turn in to Mrs. Gibson