Mrs. Cooper's Bio
This is my 18th year of teaching in the Chicago Public Schools and my 14th year at Decatur. In my 18 years of teaching, I have taught everything from 1st grade to 8th grade! Literacy & Social Studies are passions of mine and I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade English Literacy and Social Studies this year.
I received my undergraduate degree from DePauw University in elementary education and history. Later I attended DePaul University and received my master’s degree as a reading specialist with a focus on learning disabilities. I'm excited to be utilizing my background in history & literacy in my classroom on a daily basis. I'm lucky to be able to teach two of my favorite subjects this year!
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, figure skating, and doing needlepoint. I also am very excited to be having my first child this fall!
Posts
6th Graders Learn About the Holocaust Through Small Group Learning Centers
5th Grade Point of View Creative Writing
Around the Room Note-Taking in 4th Grade
5th Grade Nonfiction Articles Gallery Walk
6th Grade Group Theme Posters
5th Grade- FTM Escape Room
NWEA Testing
Reading NWEA testing will begin next week during regular reading class time.
6th Grade
107: Wed 1/15 & Fri 1/17
109: Tue 1/14 & Thur 1/16
4th & 5th Grade
Thur 1/16 & Fri 1/17
4th Grade Debate: Who Should Own the Woods?
6th Grade Field Trip to the Chicago Architecture Center
4th Grade Responding to Text Practice
Don't Forget!
Picture Day is Wednesday, October 2nd!
Make sure to check the JR MS REMINDERS page for other important links, news & updates!
BOY NWEA Testing
We will be taking our beginning of the year NWEA testing next week during regular reading class time on the following days:
- 6th Grade: 107 Mon. 9/23 & 109 Tues 9/24
- 5th Grade: Thur 9/26-Fri 9/27
- 4th Grade: Thur 9/26-Fri 9/27
Katherine Cooper
5th Grade Literacy & Social Studies Teacher