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Vision

Our VISION is for ALL students to be well- rounded and prepared for the future.

Mission

Our MISSION is to provide educational excellence for ALL students!

AGENDA

❏ INTRODUCTIONS ❏ PBIS ❏ SRA: CORRECTIVE READING ❏ CURRICULUM: MATH, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES ❏ CONNECTIONS ❏ VIRTUAL CANVAS TOUR ❏ SYLLABUS ❏ EXPECTATIONS ❏ SUPPLY LISTS ❏ CONTACT INFORMATION

What is PBIS?

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

We teach you the expectations we want to see and help you learn to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn. When you are being respectful, responsible, and ready to learn, you can get rewarded with Cardinal Cash.. You can spend your Cardinal Cash

• n different

incentives throughout the school year!

Earn Cardinal Cash by Being Respectful Being Prepared & Being Ready to Learn

Cardinal Cash is awarded electronically!

Parent letters were provided at distribution with info on how to access your student’s individual account- Must use the QR Code Helpful Links: Student and Parent ‘How To’ videos https://www.pbisrewards.com/resources/videos/ Login- https://www.pbisrewards.com/login/

Cousins Middle School contacts for assistance PBIS coach- Michelle Bailey bailey.michelle@newton.k12.ga.us PBIS admin- Aaron Robinson robinson.aaron@newton.k12.ga.us

BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE READY TO LEARN

Limit food/drinks around technology Utilize technology for academic purposes Log in to scheduled courses on time with a fully charged device Be on time with mics muted Limit distractions Stay focused (set up in the most desirable spot for learning that you can) Utilize academic language both in speaking and in chats/discussion posts Wait until designated times to speak / ask questions Ask and answer questions

7th Grade Remote Learning Scheldule

SRA

• Students may be deficient in decoding (misidentifying

words), comprehension skills (not understanding what they read), or both decoding skills and comprehension skills.

• Based on an initial reading fluency/comprehension

assessment, students have been assigned a sra class. Students who have tested out of the program, will be assigned an alternate class.

SRA – 1ST PERIOD

• The enrichment period called SRA is 1st period. This

class is essential to student achievement.

• As an assigned class, grades will be calculated and

evaluated for promotion and/or retention.

• Check your schedule for your 1st period class and log

into the corresponding zoom class for that teacher.

• If you have any sra questions or concerns, please

contact your scholar’s teacher or assistant principal

• dr. Alison smith at 770-786-7311 extension 3709.

Math

❏ Unit 1: Operations with Rationals ❏ Unit 2: Expressions and Equations ❏ Unit 3: Ratios and Proportional

Relationships

❏ Unit 4: Geometry ❏ Unit 5: Inferences ❏ Unit 6: Probability

MEET THE TEACHER

My Name Is:

• Mrs. Olabiyi

Math

What I Teach: Education:

Georgia Middle Grade Math Certification Master of Business Administration Master of Science, Computer Science Bachelor of Science, Computer Engr.

About me

Welcome to 7th grade Math! I will be your teacher for this

• year. I am so excited to have

you as a student in my class this

• year. My main goal is to teach

my students to be problem

• solver. I am excited to make this

the best school year yet! When not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking, singing and watching soccer.

Contact

Email:

• labiyi.deborah@newton.k12.ga.us

Remind:

Text @dolabi1 to 81010

• MS. PETERSEN

Hello, I am Ms. Petersen! Welcome to Our Team!

• This will be my 4th year in the field of

education.

• I have been a teacher in Gwinnett

County for three years.

• I taught 6th grade math and now 7th

grade math.

• I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Middle

Grades Education from The University of Georgia.

• I am currently working on my Masters in

School Counseling.

• I enjoy hiking, spending time with family,

playing with my dog and singing.

I received a Bachelors of Science in Sociology from the University of West Georgia and Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Troy University. This school year will be my 16th year as an educator. I am currently certified to teach Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. I also hold a Gifted

• Endorsement. When I am not teaching, I enjoying spending time with my children,

shopping, and building businesses.

Math& Science (QUEST)

• Ms. Shields

SCIENCE

UNITS OF STUDY

• Unit 1: Classification of Living Things
• Unit 2: Cells
• Unit 3: Human Body Systems
• Unit 4: Genetics
• Unit 5: Changes of Times
• Unit 6: Ecology

• MRS. GRAY, 7TH GRADE SCIENCE
• 2020-2021 WILL BE MY THIRD YEAR

AT COUSINS. I HAVE A MASTER’S DEGREE FROM GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY IN SECONDARY

• EDUCATION. MY BACHELOR’S

DEGREE IS FROM VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY.

• I HAVE 2 SONS. DAVIS IS IN THE 7TH

GRADE AND BEAU IS IN THE 1ST

• GRADE. MY HUSBAND IS
• JONATHAN. WE’VE BEEN MARRIED

ALMOST 14 YEARS.

I received a Bachelors of Science in Sociology from the University of West Georgia and Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Troy University. This school year will be my 16th year as an educator. I am currently certified to teach Math, Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. I also hold a Gifted

• Endorsement. When I am not teaching, I enjoying spending time with my children,

shopping, and building businesses.

Math& Science (QUEST)

• Ms. Shields

English Language Arts

StudySync: Volume 1 ❏ Unit 1: Conflicts and Clashes ❏ Unit 2: Highs and Lows ❏ Unit 3: Changing the Impossible StudySync: Volume 2 ❏ Unit 4: Moment of Truth ❏ Unit 5: Test of Time ❏ Unit 6: The Power of One

MEET MS. HAMES

I AM MS. HAMES. I AM FROM A SMALL TOWN IN SOUTH GEORGIA. I HAVE BEEN TEACHING FOR 14 YEARS. THIS IS MY 4TH YEAR AT COUSINS. I HAVE MY BA DEGREE FROM VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, HOME OF THE BLAZERS. MY MAT DEGREE IS FROM GEORGIA SOUTHERN

• UNIVERSITY. I AM CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE

MASTER OF SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM AT WALDEN UNIVERSITY. I HAVE ONE CHILD (A SON), OF WHOM I AM EXTREMELY PROUD. I BELIEVE THAT MY CURRENT SITUATION DOES NOT DETERMINE MY DESTINATION.

• MRS. COLLINS

I AM MRS. COLLINS. IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT I WELCOME YOU BACK TO SCHOOL! ABOUT ME:

• 7TH GRADE ELA TEACHER
• ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
• BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATIONS &

SECONDARY EDUCATION WITH A MINOR IN ENGLISH

• MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
• HAPPILY MARRIED TO MY HIGH SCHOOL SWEET HEART
• FOUR HANDSOME SONS
• ENJOYS PRAYING, READING, RESEARCHING, AND TRAVELLING

Language Arts

• Mrs. Moss

Office Hours Monday-Friday 3:20-4:10 moss.karen@newton.k12.ga.us Class Supplies: Please refer to General Supply List Include for ELA- 3-ring binder

SOCIAL STUDIES

• UNIT 1: THEMES AND CONCEPTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES
• UNIT 2: SOUTHWEST ASIA TODAY
• UNIT 3: IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY ON SOUTHWEST

ASIA

• UNIT 4: ORIGINS OF MODERN SOUTHWEST ASIA
• UNIT 5: SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ASIA TODAY
• UNIT 6: IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY ON SOUTHERN

AND EASTERN ASIA

• UNIT 7: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF SOUTHERN AND EASTERN ASIA
• UNIT 8:AFRICA TODAY
• UNIT 9: IMPACT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY ON AFRICA
• UNIT 10: CONNECTING AFRICA’S PAST WITH AFRICA’S PRESENT
• UNIT 11: FINANCIAL FUTURE

7th Grade social studies focuses on Africa and Asia! This is what we will be learning this year:

• MRS. GHOLSTON
• I am originally from Roanoke, Alabama
• I have been teaching for 16 years
• I have taught 7th grade Social Studies at Cousins the

entire time

• I attended Jacksonville State University and Brenau

University.

• I am married and have two daughters in college
• My favorite hobby is reading
• I love watching football and am a die-hard fan of the

University of Alabama and the Atlanta Falcons.

Hello, I’m Mrs. Gholston and I would like to welcome you to 7th grade. I am looking forward to meeting and learning with you this year!

MEET YOUR TEACHER!

MY nam ame: : Mr. Star arr

What at do I Teach ch: : 7th Grade Social Studies My Education: ation:

Bachelor’s in history and GeoGraphy, 2016 Master’s in history, 2018 Master’s in teachinG secondary social studies, 2019

• Georgia College and State University

MISS HALLETT

• I WENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO FOR MY

BACHELORS AND MASTERS DEGREES

• I GREW UP IN OHIO
• THIS IS MY 2ND YEAR TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES AT

COUSINS

• MY FAVORITE PARTS OF SOCIAL STUDIES ARE AMERICAN

HISTORY AND PSYCHOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY

• IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO PLAY VIDEO GAMES, HANG

OUT WITH MY PUP, AND EXPLORE ATLANTA WITH FRIENDS (I LIVE IN ATLANTA)

• MY DOG’S NAME IS ODIN, AND HE IS A YORKIE

I am so excited to meet you! 

CONNECTIONS

• HTTPS://1DRV.MS/P/S!AOBA5DEETHBIGAP7IW4AV_KXCF9_PA

Virtual Canvas Tour

Expectations

❏ SHOW UP TO CLASS AND BE ON TIME. ❏ CAMERAS ON IF POSSIBLE. ❏ BRING PAPER, PENCIL, PATIENCE, AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. ❏ COMMUNICATE RESPECTFULLY AND BE AN EFFECTIVE LISTENER. ❏ HAVE A DEDICATED LEARNING SPACE.

Supply List

Contact Information

Email:

• Ms. Petersen (MA): petersen.cassandra@newton.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Shields (MA/SC): shields.nikisha@newton.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Hames (ELA): hames.yoshia@newton.k12.ga.us
• Mrs. Collins (ELA): collins.nelcia@newton.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Hallet (SS): hallet.kaylie@newton.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Gray(SC): gray.candice@newton.k12.ga.us

Call: 770.786.7311 (School Phone Number) Best time to call is during Office Hours. Office Hours: M-F 3:20 – 4:10

Contact Information

Email:

• Ms. Gholston (SS): gholston.tereska@newton.k12.ga.us
• Mr. Starr (SS): starr.brendan@newton.k12.ga.us
• Mr. Barlow (SC): barlow.guy@newton.k12.ga.us
• Ms. Pittard (ELA): pittard.mary@newton.k12.ga.us
• Mrs. Collins (ELA): collins.nelcia@newton.k12.ga.us
• Mrs. Olabiyi(MA): olabiyi.Deborah@newton.k12.ga.us

Call: 770.786.7311 (School Phone Number) Best time to call is during Office Hours. Office Hours: M-F 3:20 – 4:10

Contact Information Continued

Remind Codes:

• Ms. Hallet:
• Ms. Hames: https://www.remind.com/join/hamesela3
• Ms. Petersen:

Homeroom: Text @hrpetersen to 81010 Math Classes: Text @petersenma to 81010

Contact Information Continued

Remind Codes:

• Ms. Pittard:
• Mr. Starr: Text @AFRICA 44 to 81010

Homeroom: Text @PITTARDHR to 81010 ELA Classes: Text @PITTARDELA 81010

Thank You for the

• pportunity to serve as

your child’s TEACHER!

COUSINS MIDDLE SCHOOL