1. Get Ready: Remind 101  As your son or daughter enter our classroom, he/she is expected to “GET READY” for learning.  Well I would like for each of you to “GET READY” tonight!  Parents/Guardians: If you have a cell phone please take it out and send a text message to (424) 625-0467 using one of the codes below: 1st Period/Homeroom: @7ab8a 2nd Period: @5bff5 3rd Period: @f76d8 5th Period: @7ab8a

2. Important Dates All dates and things of importance are added to the blog. Add the following to your calendars: –Cogat: 9/18-20 –Iowa: 9/23-27 –Conference Week: 10/21-25 (Early Release) –CRCT Window: 4/23-5/2

3. Welcome to OUR Classroom Ms. S. Hines and Mrs. S. Miller

4. Here’s what we expect…

5. Expectation #1 Enter the classroom quietly. Sit in their assigned seat/group. Unpack and place all backpacks on the back of the chair. Binder Walk Begin working on the Calendar Journal.

6. Calendar Journal Example

7. Expectation #2 Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave. A supply list was given out on Day #2. –It’s located on my blog.

8. Expectation #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

9. Expectation #4 Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

10. Expectation #5 Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in the GMS agenda Remember P.A.W.S Prompt to class Accept responsibility Work hard Show respect

11. Expectation #6 This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. Everything that I do is in your child’s best interest. If you have a question, concern, suggestion, or feedback…let me know.

12. ELA-7 Unit One Calendar MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9/16- 9/20 Cogat Testing Periods 3,4, and 5 Cogat Testing Periods 2, 3,4, and 5 Open House Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 57-81 (Reading Guide and Vocab.) Cogat Testing Periods 1, 3,4, and 5 Independent Reading All of the Above pp. 83-110 (Reading Guide and Vocab.) 9/23- 9/27 Iowa Testing Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 111-138 (Reading Guide and Vocab.) Iowa Testing Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 139-164 Iowa Testing Periods 1,4, and 2 Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 165-189 Iowa Testing Periods 1,4, and 2 Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 191-210 Iowa Testing Periods 1,4, and 2 Independent Reading of All of the Above pp. 211-Author’s Note 9/30- 10/4 All of the Above Reading Guides and Vocabulary due (pp. 57-Author’s Note) Review D.R.A.W. Lesson All of the Above Almost There (Formative Assessment) Begin Short Story Performance Task (Comic Strip or Book) Continue studying all vocabulary Short Story Performance Task All of the Above Vocabulary Assessment Short Story Performance Task 10/7- 10/11 Short Story Performance Task D.R.A.W. Lesson Short Story Performance Task Due Unit One Summative Assessment Short Story Performance Task Presentation Day Name: _______________________________ ELA Period: 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-5 (circle one) Ms. Hines Griffin Middle School ***Please note this schedule/calendar is due to change with prior notice.***

13. Class Dojo is an online point system used in our class. Students earn points for good behavior and participating in class. You can create an account and track your students progress. Email me so that I can send you a link to your child’s Dojo. –Stephanie.Hines@cobbk12.orgStephanie.Hines@cobbk12.org

14. Begins 2 nd Nine Weeks Parent Permission slip required for all students 13 and under. Parents can sign up for access too. Please see the blog for more information.

15. Wish list Kleenex (lots of it) Paper cups and plates Hand sanitizer Stress balls Prizes for good behavior “Treasure Box” Mouse pads Lots and lots of magnets Energy saving swirling fluorescent light bulbs (we have 6 lamps) Floor pillows/bean bags Age appropriate books Reams of copy paper Gift cards for classroom supplies

16. Handouts from GMS  Griffin Foundation  Blackboard Connect

17. Stay in contact with me My name: Stephanie Hines Email: Stephanie.Hines@Cobbk12.org Stephanie.Hines@Cobbk12.org Phone: Please send an email request –Text me anytime. No calls after 10pm nightly. Blog: https://cobblearning.net/mshines https://cobblearning.net/mshines