Welcome to Mrs. Kraeger’s

Class

Please find your child’s seat and begin writing to him/her.

Meet the Team!

Mrs. Levinson, Mrs. Greenfield, and Mrs. Kraeger

Meet Mrs. Kraeger

Certified in grades PreK-8 Certified in Gifted Education PreK-8 10 Years teaching in Cobb County/ 20+ Years in

Education Working on Ed.D in Teacher Leadership for

Learning Ed.S in Teacher Leadership for Learning-

Kennesaw State University National Board Certified Teacher Ed.M in Elementary Education-University of

Buffalo B.A. in Psychology- University of Buffalo

Agenda

CommunicationBehavior PlanStandardsAssessmentImportant InformationSpecial Events

Communication Red Communication Folder Tuesday notices/ corrected

papers Agenda Homework Contact Information:Karen.kraeger@cobbk12.orgKaren.greenfield@cobbk12.orgMelissa.levinson@cobbk12.org

Discipline Plan

ClipboardH=HomeworkB=BehaviorS=Parent signature neededM=Missing materialsT=Talking

Behavior Expectations•Consistent across teachers•Large class sizes → control chatter to maximize learning•First warning = name on board•Second warning = note home & in class consequence•Third occurrence = time out in another classroom•Fourth occurrence = office referral•Serious offenses may result in more significant consequences

Curriculum Highlights

www.cobbk12.org (Picasso) Common Core Standards

Homeroom Teacher– Guided Math Grouping-New Common Core Standards– Reading Workshop/Lang Arts- New Common Core

Standards Science/Social Studies/Writing (6 Day Rotation)

– Science: Mrs. Kraeger– Social Studies: Mrs. Greenfield– Writing: Mrs. Levinson (New Common Core

Standards)

Grading Scale

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C= 74-79%

D=70-73%

F=69% or less

Important Information

•See daily schedule

•Tardies/Absences

•Snacks- Healthy!

•Birthdays

Special Events/Field Trips

•Fire Safety Village- Fall

•Cobb Youth Museum- Feb 1st

•In-house Science/Social Studies presentation/program- Fall

•Science Fair- February

•Pen Pal Field Trip ?

•Land Grab- May

How can I help?

Art Helpers Donate snacks/

supplies periodically

Art Appreciation Special Projects (as

needed) Copy Cats Volunteer for PTA

events

Thank you for coming!