1. 5 th Grade Open House 2015 – 2016 Ms. Reid and Mrs. Williams

2. About Ms. Reid  18 years teaching experience (preschool & elementary)  B.A. – Psychology  M.Ed. – Early Childhood Education

3. About Mrs. Williams  20 years teaching experience (elementary)  B.A. – Music  Certificates in Early Childhood Education and Special Education

4. Daily Schedule  7:15 – 7:50 – Arrivals/Zero Period  8:00 – 9:00 – Social Studies/Literacy  9:05 – 9:50 – Enrichment  9:55 – 10:25 – Science  10:30 – 11:25 – Math  11:30 – 12:05 – Reading/Language Arts  12:10 – 12:40 – Lunch  12:45 – 1:40 – Reading/Language Arts  1:40– 2:00 – Recess  2:00-2:20 – Pack up/Dismissal

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

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

7. Classroom Management, Rewards, and Auction

8. Math compacting Research based instruction On level instruction Changes quarterly You can subscribe to math teacher’s blog to keep up with her class

9. Grades, Grade Recovery, and Parent Vue A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 75-79 D = 70-74 F = < 70

10. Agendas and Homework

11. Reading Requirements  Weekly reading log and response – signed by parent  5 books each 9 weeks  Must be appropriate reading level for your child  Must pass AR test with a 70% or more  Only one non-AR allowed per 9 weeks  Book Report each 9 weeks

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

13. Snack Time  Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack and water for snack time.  No candy, cookies, cupcakes, or juices are allowed.

14. Field trips  Rock Eagle 4H Center, Eatonton, Georgia  University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  Wednesday – Thursday, April 27 - 28, 2016

15. Communication  From parent to teacher…  Email is the best way to reach us throughout the day  dianne.reid@cobbk12.org dianne.reid@cobbk12.org  patty.williams@cobbk12.org patty.williams@cobbk12.org  A note in your child’s agenda also works if they remember to show us  From teacher to parent…  Check Ms Reid’s blog  Remind 101 allows me to send texts to parents  Emails and notes in agendas when needed

16. Before you leave today…  Please complete the transportation and PTA information on the table by the door.  Please subscribe to Ms. Reid’s blog on the computers in the back of class.  Complete papers in your packet today or send back to school on Monday.