Please
sign in and find your
child’s seat!
Welcome
To Mrs. Donahue’s
Class
Hello!
Hello, hello!
It’s a brand new year.
Filled with fun and learning,
Nothing to fear.
Sit back and listen,
Lend me an ear,
I’m your teacher for the rest of this year!
All about me!
• I have two daughters: Lainey and Evie and a
husband: Mike.
• I LOVE Sports!!!!
• I love to do crafts!
• 2012-2013 Harker’s Teacher of the Year
• Certified Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
& Speed Power Agility Trainer
This year’s
subjects:
Reading
• McGraw Hill Wonders Series
• Whole Group Instruction (Comprehension, Skills,
Binder)
• Small Group Instruction (Reinforce weekly skills,
4 groups, routine-centers)
• Teacher Gathered Materials
Reading
• McGraw Hill Wonders Series online component.
Weekly Digital homework
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.
Language Arts
• Grammar Instruction is integrated in the Being a
Writer Program. Each student has a Student Skill
Practice Book
Math
• See Mr. Mac’s website.
Social Studies
• Mrs. Steinmetz
Science
• Mrs. Steinmetz
Computers
• 20 minutes of homework in Tech. a week.
Online Textbooks
Textbooks are now
available. EVERYONE has
a new login and password
Homework
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.
Grading Scale
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)
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)
Parent Teacher
Conferences-online
scheduling
Schedule
Please refer to the front inside cover of
your child’s agenda. I have taped a
schedule inside for every student. I have
also placed a schedule on my webpage.
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)
Any
questions?
I am
Amanda Cosgrove
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. I’ve been
doing karate for 17 years!
• My favorite subject is Writing!