Donna McConnell

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher

423-623-3811 ext 231

Courses Taught:

Social Studies Teacher

Donna McConnell

Bio

I received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Carson Newman University.  I have an undergraduate degree in accounting from Carson Newman University also.

Supply List

N.G.S. FIFTH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 

2025-2026

The items listed below are items you will need to purchase:

  • Corded or cordless computer mouse for personal use with Chromebook

  •  1- 2pocket plastic folder (Science)

  • 1- pack 3x5 Index Cards (ELA)

  • 3 composition books (2-SS, ELA)

  •  1 inch Binder (Math)

  • 1- pack of Tabbed Dividers (Math)

  • 2- packs Wide Ruled Notebook Paper (ELA, Math)

  • #2 Pencils

  • There is NO need to purchase the following items because they will be provided by the school:

* zipper pouch

   * pair of scissors 

  * Crayons                                   

 *  highlighter  

 * earbuds to be kept at school at all  times 

* Colored Pencils

The items below are wishlist items for community use in classrooms. The purchase of these items is optional and greatly appreciated.

* Kleenex

 * Hand Sanitizer  

  * Clorox/Lysol wipes 

 *  Pack of multicolored copy paper

 * Cap Erasers

 * Quart & Gallon Ziploc Bags

 

Upcoming Events

2025/2026

October 3-1:00 dismissal

October 6-10 Fall Break

October 17-1:  dismissal

November 6 P/T Conference (3:15-6:15)

November 25  Student Dismissal 1:00

November 26-28 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

 

Homeroom Students 2025/2026

 

 

 

 

 

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SS Skills

Unit 5 Tennessee Prior to Statehood (pre-1796)

Chapter 20  The Overmountain Men

Chapter 21  The Lost State of Franklin

 Unit 6 Statehood and Early Tennessee (1796-1849)

Chapter 22  Tennessee Becomes a State

Chapter 23  Tennessee in the War of 1812

Chapter 24  President Andrew Jackson and the American Indians

Chapter 25  The Jackson Purchase and Influential Tennesseans

Homework Hotline 615-298-6626

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