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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Internet Information and Google Classroom Log-In Directions
Internet:
Your hot-spot on your phone will create a good internet for your computer devices. If you have the capability of using your hot-spot, please contact your provider to make sure extra data usage will not be charged.
Google Classroom Log-In:
- Go to Google or Google Chrome
- Go to Gmail
- New User or Log-In
- Student needs to use COUPLAND ISD email, NOT a personal email. Directions for that…
- Log-In: First name, last name initial @couplandisd.org
(example: bsmith@couplandisd.org)
- Password: First name initial, last name initial, lunch number, first 3 letters of birth month.
(example: bs12345sep)
If your child has a problem logging in with their password, have them email Mr. Brinkman at pbrinkman@couplandisd.org and he can help. I do not have passwords.
POLICIES:
Late Work
Parents, it is my responsibility to prepare my 5th graders for middle school. I will be modeling the middle school's late work policy to better prepare my students for next year. Although this policy may seem strict, I want the absolute best for my students and I want to make sure that they are plenty prepared for the upcoming responsibilities that await them next year! Of course, I understand that there are certain emergencies and situations that factor into late work. Please communicate with me when that happens. If your child is absent, he or she will have the number of days they were absent to complete missing work without it being late. Thank you!
GRADING
If you see "Correct" on your child's work, they may correct their work and bring their failing grade to a 70. "Correct F.C." means that your child may correct for a full credit grade up to a 100. I only do this if I am re-teaching a skill and I offer full credit corrections to all students, even those who make an A.
As of January 8, 2018, I will no longer use the grade 50 to represent a zeo. If an assignment is not turned in, it will be an M in the gradebook which averages in as a zero. A failing grade will no longer be represented with a 60. The actual grade your child receives will be in the gradebook.
Your child is one year away from being a middle schooler! I am expecting a full heading by now on their work. A full heading includes first and last name, subject, and date (month must be spelled out). A full heading is worth 10 points. Each name that is missing (first and last) is -5 each.
Parents, please remind your child that ALL TOYS, GADGETS, STUFFED ANIMALS, ETC. must be kept home. Unfortunately these cause distractions and I have much to teach and we have lots to do during the year!
Thank you for your help with this issue.
Skills Practice
PLEASE use the learning link websites on my webpage at home for reading, math, and science practice! We use these programs at school and they are fun, interactive programs that are easy for your child to use and are engaging. The links are located on my WEBSITE LINKS FOR LEARNING.
THURSDAY FOLDERS AND REMIND
Thursday Folders: You will see all of your child's graded work for the week in the Thursday folder. Apologies ahead of time if I miss a Thursday and you get it on a Friday!
REMIND messages will be sent out through my Remind for important announcements and reminders. If you are not signed up, please let me know and I will give you the instructions to join our class!
PROGRESS REPORTS
Reports will be sent out every 3 weeks. Please sign and return your child's progress report so that your child will receive a 100 for extra credit.
OUR CLASS IS IN NEED OF MAGAZINES!
If you have any magazines that you are able to donate to our class for projects, they would be greatly appreciated! Please check the content before sending them.
Thank you so much!
If you would like to request a conference with me, please email me at bsmith@couplandisd.org to schedule a time with me to discuss your child.
Please check out the Assignments and Projects link for important project assignments and the week's spelling list.
Thank you, parents, for all you do!
Mrs. Smith
