Please

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Please sign in and find your childs seat!
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Welcome To Mrs. Donahues Class
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Hello!
Hello, hello! Its a brand new year. Filled with
fun and learning, Nothing to fear. Sit back and
listen, Lend me an ear, Im your teacher for the
rest of this year!
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All about me!

• I have two daughters Lainey and Evie and a
  husband Mike.
• I LOVE Sports!!!!
• I love to do crafts!
• 2012-2013 Harkers Teacher of the Year
• Certified Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
• Speed Power Agility Trainer

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This years subjects
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Reading

• McGraw Hill Wonders Series
• Whole Group Instruction (Comprehension, Skills,
  Binder)
• Small Group Instruction (Reinforce weekly
  skills, 4 groups, routine-centers)
• Teacher Gathered Materials

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Reading

• McGraw Hill Wonders Series online component.
  Weekly Digital homework

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Language Arts

• Being A Writer Program Focus is on a Writers
  Workshop Community. Genres being taught include
  Personal Narrative, Fiction, Expository
  Nonfiction, Explanatory Writing, Opinion Writing,
  and Poetry.

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Language Arts

• Grammar Instruction is integrated in the Being a
  Writer Program. Each student has a Student Skill
  Practice Book

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Math

• See Mr. Macs website.

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Social Studies

• Mrs. Steinmetz

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Science

• Mrs. Steinmetz

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Computers

• 20 minutes of homework in Tech. a week.

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Online Textbooks Textbooks are now available.
EVERYONE has a new login and password
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Homework
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Homework

Please be aware that in the first marking period
10 points are deducted EACH day the homework
assignment is late. Then in the second marking
period the students lose 50 off of the
assignment. In the third and fourth marking
period, a grade of "0" is entered if the
assignment is not turned in on the due date and
will not be collected.
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Grading Scale
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Grading Scale

Formative Assessments 20 (homework,
participation, guided practice) Interim
Assessments 35 (Quizzes, Mini projects, short
writing assignments) Summative Assessments 45
(Tests, major projects, major essays, oral
presentations)
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Birthday Snack

• Yes!!!! Birthdays are celebrated in Room 302.
  However, keep in mind that WE ARE A NUT FREE
  ZONE. If the snack label reads may contain
  peanuts the treats will not be allowed entry into
  my room. (NO COOKIE CAKE)

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Parent Teacher Conferences-online scheduling
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Schedule
Please refer to the front inside cover of your childs agenda. I have taped a schedule inside for every student. I have also placed a schedule on my webpage.
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Odds and Ends

Parents can come in for lunch on the following
days October 9th, January 8th, March 12th, and
May 14th Class parties Only 4 parents
permitted Snacks Appropriate for school ( No
blow pops, etc)
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Any questions?
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I am Amanda Cosgrove
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All about me!

• I live in Glassboro
• BA in Elementary Ed and Liberal Studies with a
  Special Ed endorsement from Rowan University
• 5th degree black belt. Current Chief Instructor
  running the Swedesboro Dojo. Ive been
• doing karate for 17 years!
• My favorite subject is Writing!