Meet the Teacher
Amanda Cole
Phone: 910-897-8353 ext. 605
Email: acole4@harnett.k12.nc.us
Degrees and Certifications:
BA in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Art
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, New Literacies and Global Learning
3rd Grade Teacher
I have lived in Coats since I was 6 and began attending Coats Elementary in 1st grade! I loved this school so much I made it my dream job. I graduated from Triton High School in 2006 and went on to attend The University of North Carolina at Wilmington and graduated with my degree in elementary education in 2010. I have been teaching for 10 years and I have completed my masters in New Literacies and Global Learning at NCSU. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have two beautiful, wild boys, ages 7 and 9, and a little girl. I also have five big, obnoxious dogs that I adore and 2 very spoiled cats. I am a huge Carolina Panthers and Wolfpack fan! My passions, other than teaching, include reading, camping, and painting.
Daily Schedule
Schedule:
Morning Work (7:45-8:30)
ELA (8:30 - 9:50)
Writing (9:50 - 10:30)
Content (10:30 - 11:05)
Lunch (11:15 - 11:40)
Enhancement (11:55 - 12:40)
Math (12:45 - 1:45)
BUZZ Time (1:45 - 2:25)
Recess (2:25 - 2:55)
Enhancement Schedule:
Monday - Music
Tuesday - Guidance
Wednesday - Art (Zimmerman)
Thursday - Technology (A Week), Media (B Week)
Friday - PE
Important Dates
August 2025
Wednesday (13th) - First Day Of School
Google Classroom
Class News
TBA
Homework
TBA
Supply List
Dual Language Supply List
(1) 12x12 Scrapbook Case Container - Can be found at Michaels
(3) marble composition books (No Wires)
(1) Zipper pencil pouch or pencil box (must fit in desk)
(2) Boxes yellow pencils
(2) Crayola crayons
(1) Crayola colored pencils
(1) Box markers
(1) Box Glue sticks
(2) highlighters
(1) Scissors
(1) Pack White Cardstock
(1) Box Dry erase markers
(1) box of tissues
(1) Headphones or earbuds (REQUIRED, NOT Bluetooth)
(1) bottle of hand soap
(1) Clorox Wipes
Optional but GREATLY Appreciated!
HERSHEY KISSES (I use these for rewards!)
Tech Wipes
Lysol Wipes
(Boys - Gallon Ziplock bags)
(Girls - Snack Size Ziplock bags)
Policies & Procedures
"Rules"
My classroom runs off of the CES "3":
* Be Responsible
* Be Respectful
* Be Kind
PBIS
We will follow the jacket pride rules used by our school. This will include jacket expectations in the classroom, hallway, bathrooms, cafeteria, and more.
Rewards & Consequences
As your child exhibits positive behavior he or she will earn a "point" for their team. Teams will change up every week along with a "team lead". At the end of the week, the winning team will earn a homework pass and prize!
Negative behavior will be dealt with according to the child and the situation. Children who display severe disruptive behavior will be given a minor or major write up and that paperwork will be sent home to be signed.
Grading Policies:
100-90 = A (I understand!)
89 - 80 = B (I mostly understand!)
79-70 = C (I understand some of the material but I need to ask questions)
69 - 60 = D (I do not understand and need to ask for help!, Parent-Teacher Conference is Suggested)
59 & Below = Failing (Parent-Teacher Conference is a MUST)
Useful Links
NC Curriculum Standards
Click HERE to view the K-12 Standards, Curriculum, and Instruction.