Meet and Greet

Welcome to 5th
Grade!
Mrs. Hightower, Mrs. Alwardt, Ms. Alston, Ms. Miles
2020-2021
Welcome Parents!
Introduction: Dr. Jones and Ms. Lee-Walker Video:

https://tinyurl.com/pfadmingreetingFY21

• Goals for the Meet and Greet:

– Understand the work your child will be doing

throughout the school year.
– Explain expectations of your child.
– How you can support your child’s learning.
Curriculum Goals
• Subjects to be Studied
– Reading (Vocabulary), Writing (Spelling and Grammar), Science
(constructive/destructive forces, genetics, cells and microorganisms) ,
Social Studies (citizen's rights and U.S. History1861-present), and Math
(place value, fractions, geometry, coordinate grids).
• CTLS Learn Features
– Transitions from one class to another (students will follow the 5th grade
schedule, and click in "My Classes" to transition from one class to another)
– Homeroom teacher (Rotation1)/Rotation 2 teacher
*Alwardt/Alston and Hightower/Miles
• Virtual Learning Schedule
– Daily Live Sessions with Teacher
– Independent Work Times
– Format for Wednesdays: Small Group Inst., Intervention, Enrichment
Ways to Support Your Child
• Have your child read a chapter book for 20 minutes per day. Students
can use their Student ID to check out books online through the Cobb
County Public Library: http://www.cobbcat.org/librarypass/

• Check the CTLS Announcements Board and/or teachers' blogs for

assignments, assessments, news, and updates.

• Help your child create a dedicated work space for digital

learning. Students must have: a math notebook, folder, looseleaf
paper, and sharpened pencils each day.

• Encourage your child to get a good night's rest each night.

• Teach your child to be a responsible digital learner.

Class Information
• Explain expectations for student attendance:
– Students must be on CTLS from 7:50am until 12:00pm Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday (completing independent work, and small group work
from 12:45-2:30pm).
– Small group CTLS sessions on Wednesdays from 9:00-10:30am; independent
work from 8:00-9:00 and 12:45-2:30pm.

• Students will be evaluated and graded with independent assignments,

quizzes, and tests.

• Report cards are released every 9 weeks, and progress reports will be
released every 4 ½ weeks through ParentVue and CTLS Parent.

• Independent work time requirements for students.

Schedule
*7:50am: CTLS Video Announcements from Dr. Jones
Pacing Guide for Wednesday
 PAWS Rules for 5th Grade
• P = Positive Attitude, A = Act Respectfully, W = Work Hard, S = Stay Safe
• •#1 – Always follow adult instruction.
• •Act same for each teacher

• •#2 – Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

• •Personal space & respect (don’t distract others)

• •#3 – Motivate yourself to succeed

• •#4 – Elevate our class family

• •#5 – Give 100% effort

Support from Parents
• Please ensure that students attend all Live
Sessions to be counted present for the day,
starting at 7:50am.

• Please review ParentVue information so it is

accurate and updated.
– Be accessible and remain in contact with teachers
through CTLS Parent.
Weekly Behavior Report
• In CTLS platform, teachers will
send a Weekly Behavior
Report on Friday afternoons.
• Academic reports can
include: assignments,
assessments, attendance,
participation.
• PAWSitive Panther can
include:
behavior, digital citizenship.
Office Hours
• 5th grade teachers will be utilizing CTLS chat and
announcements sections to communicate with
parents. We will respond as time allows
throughout the school day, from 8:00am-
3:00pm. We will respond to all messages within
24 hours. We will be available in CTLS until
3:00pm each day.
• 5th grade teachers' blogs will be updated with
newsletters, and weekly assignments and
assessments overview.
5th Grade Teachers' Blogs
• Powers Ferry Elementary: https://web.cobbk12.org/powersferry

• Ms. Josephine Alston: https://matman01.weebly.com/

• Mrs. Sarah Alwardt: https://alwardt.weebly.com/

• Mrs. Darrian Hightower: https://mrshblog.weebly.com/

• Ms. Kayla Miles: https://msmilesblog.weebly.com/

Specials Rotation
• Specials rotation schedule is TBD.
• Counseling Lesson: Ms. Moseley (in Live session/2 times per month)
• Art: Mr. Woolsteen
• Music: Dr. Lyman
• Physical Education (PE): Coach Buckley
• https://cobbk12org-
my.sharepoint.com/personal/david_woolsteen_cobbk12_org/Documents/Microsoft%20Tea
ms%20Chat%20Files/specialists.mp4

• Specials for 5th grade will be: 11:30am-12:00pm.

Academic Coach, Katrina
Epps
katrina.epps@cobbk12.or
g

Blog resources link: FREE Online Reading and Math Resources

Parent Help: Standards per grade-level, free online resources for homework help
https://katrinaepps.wixsite.com/kaepps
School Counselors
are like superheroes…flying around the school building, doing
whatever is asked to help our students be successful.

Ms. Moseley Ms. Pierre

Grades: 1st, 3rd and 5th Grades: K, 2nd and
What we do
• Help Students
• Advocate for Students
• Provide Brief Solution-Focused School Counseling
Interventions
– Individual or Group Counseling
– Communicate with outside providers

• Provide Personal/Social, Academic and Career

Planning
• Assist with helping resolve conflicts
How to Access our Services
Since we will be starting the school year off in a virtual
format. To request to see a counselor please use the
contact information below:

EMAIL:

Ms. Moseley (Counselor for 1st, 3rd and 5th )

Akeisha.Moseley@cobbk12.org

Ms. Pierre (Counselor for K, 2nd and 4th )

Aimee.pierre@cobbk12.org

WEBSITE:

https://powersferrycounselors.weebly.com/
 Small Group Instruction
• Small groups will be in Reading, Writing, and Math. All students will be
in flexible groups (may change as their needs change). Schedules
will be posted in the Announcements section each Friday. Additional
small groups may be added during the week (and will be updated in
Announcements section).

– Small Group Reading: Monday and/or Tuesday, and/or Wednesday.

– Small Group Writing: Thursday and/or Friday, and/or Wednesday.
– Small Group Math: Monday, and/or Tuesday, and/or Wednesday,
and/or Thursday, and/or Friday.
– ESOL and/or SPED teachers may also hold small groups for students.
 • I am originally from Pennsylvania,
Meet your ESOL Teacher but I moved to Georgia in 2004
after living in California for 5 years.

Chrissy Dunn • This is my 6th year at Powers Ferry,

and my 18th year teaching.

• I have 2 daughters, ages 15 and

11, and one son, age 7 ¾. ☺

• I love to run, play tennis, read, and

attend all of my children’s games
and meets (baseball, soccer, XC
and track!).

I can’t wait to work with all of our

English Learners this year!

christine.dunn@cobbk12.org
770-578-7936
Ms. Lauri
Leonard

ESOL Teacher
Ms. Karmen
Callaway, SPED
 Mr. Demetrius Proby, SPED
*Hello, I am new to Powers Ferry Elementary my name is Mr. Proby.
*I will be teaching in the following grade levels: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
*The subjects I will teach are ELA, Reading, & Math
*Me and my wife have two elementary aged children and a black
labrador retriever
*My daughter will be starting 2nd grade this year and my son will be starting
kindergarten.
*I am excited to be joining the Powers Ferry family and look forward to working with all my new
and returning students.
*You can contact me @ demetrius.proby@cobbk12.org with any questions or concerns.
Target Information

Teacher: Mr. William Bingham

*Target Day--Thursdays: 4th/5th Grades

*Target students will be with Mr. Bingham all day in digital sessions.

*Attendance is expected and counted.

*Classes are available through CTLS.

*Mr. Bingham’s e-mail address for questions: William.bingham@cobbk12.org

Cafeteria Meal Plans in English
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/
Cafeteria Meals Plans in Spanish
http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/
Powers Ferry Meal Pick Up:
Mondays, from 4:00-6:00pm
Parent Contact Information
• Please ensure
that ParentVue information is
accurate and updated:
– Update E-mail, phone, home address as changes
occur.
– Be accessible and remain in contact with teachers
through CTLS Parent.
Thank you for your support!
• We can't wait
to meet your
student on CTLS
on Monday,
August 17, 2020,
at 7:50am!