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First Week

We had a great first week! It has been a fun and busy few days!  We have learned new routines, procedures, and expectations for 5th grade.  We rotated to the other fifth grade classrooms to learn new Social Studies location standards.  We also completed our first STEM challenge this afternoon and discussed expectations when working together in groups.  Ask your student how their group "Saved Fred." We will begin diving into fifth grade content on Monday.

Please be sure your student has an independent reading book.  They are required to read at least 10 pages for homework during the week.  We will attend Library Orientation on August 8th and begin checking out books on this day.  Until then, they are welcome to read a book from home or borrow one from me. 

A few reminders:

  • Job applications for 5th grade school jobs are due Monday by 8:30 a.m. 
  • Open House is Thursday, August 8th at 6:00 p.m.
  • Fall Picture Day is August 15th
  • Library Orientation on August 8th. 
  • You received a Cobb County Schools folder during Meet and Greet. Please be sure to complete and return the Health Clinic card and the Family Information Sheet that was inside the folder. 


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