Welcome Back to School!

Mrs. WildhagenFifth GradeRoom 17

Meet the Teacher

• Born and raised in Lompoc• BA in Child Development from Cal State Northridge• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential• Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential• Taught grades 3-5 and Resource grades K-6• Eleventh year teaching• Married with 8 year old identical twin girls• Lives in Orcutt

Goals for 5th Grade Master all 5th grade California Common Core

Standards in Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science

Make and achieve Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math goals each trimester

Read a variety of genres and participate in book club

Increase vocabulary Become a lifelong learner

Classroom Rules and Expectations

Be on time and prepared to workComplete work to the best of your abilityListen when the teacher is talkingFollow directions the first timeTurn in homework on timeKeep hands, feet, and objects to yourselfTreat others the way you want to be treated

Discipline and RewardsDiscipline- Clip-it Behavior Management•Students begin day on “Ready to Learn”•Students will have the opportunity to clip up for excellent behavior•Students will clip down when their behavior is unsatisfactory•Each level on or above “Ready to Learn” is worth points•Each level below “Ready to Learn” is a loss of points•Students will use points to buy reward coupons or brag tags•Students can be sent home with a behavior reflection for clipping down

RewardsGroup pointsBrag tagsIndividual pointsTickets for auctionsReward couponsMarble jar

Buena Vista BEST Program

1. BE SAFE• Keep hands, feet, and objects

to yourself.• Use equipment and supplies

properly.• Walk quietly to your

destination.• Get adult help when

someone is in danger or threatened.

2. BE RESPONSIBLE• Be on time and ready to learn.• Follow directions and do your

best.• Play fair.• Be a problem solver.

3.  BE RESPECTFUL • Listen when others speak. • Use kind words and actions.• Treat others the way you wish

to be treated.• Follow the directions of all

BV staff. 

Curriculum and AssessmentCurriculum

• Language Arts- Houghton Mifflin

• Math- New curriculum McGraw Hill

• Social Studies- Macmillan/McGraw Hill

• Science- Macmillan/McGraw Hill

• P.E.- Sparks• GATE- Vocabu-Lit, a variety of

activities from Making ALL Kids Smarter by John Delandtsheer, and small group with Mrs. Schmeiser.

• EL- Medallions by Houghton Mifflin

Assessment• Classroom assessments

(formal and informal)• District assessments• Standardized testing

(Smarter Balance)• Report cards go home every

trimester (3 times a year)

Grading• 94%-100%= Advanced• 80%-93%= Proficient• 70%-79%= Basic• 60%-69%= Below Basic• 59% & lower= Far Below Basic

Homework

Assigned Monday-Thursday Due daily and or/end of week Homework is directly linked to what is being learned in school Reading for 20 minutes per night is vital for progress Practice math facts daily Math assigned daily Spelling assigned on Monday and due on Wednesday Vocabulary assigned on Wednesday and due on Friday Spelling and vocabulary tests will be on Friday Star Student assigned on Friday and due on following Wednesday Vocabu-Lit assigned on Thursday and due on following Thursday Record homework in planner Perfect homework record to enjoy Homework Club Late homework is accepted, but points may be deducted If absent, bring the next day (no points will be deducted) Cursive handwriting may be required

Student Planners

• Students record homework daily in planner• Teacher will stamp planner when all homework is

handed in every morning• Missing assignments will be highlighted • This is a vital form of daily communication between

home and school• Students can practice organization and

responsibility skills ready for 6th grade

What to Expect in 5th Grade Computer lab and library P.E. every Wednesday and Friday (Wear

appropriate shoes and clothes on P.E. days) State project Book Club- Buena Vista University FactsWise European Explorers in the New World Play CIMI- Catalina Island Marine Institute

February 3rd-5th Walk Through the Revolution Feb. 26th Cabrillo Aquarium Field Trip

Buena Vista University• Class time is given each

day to read and work on letters

• Each student is assigned a group

• Letters/projects are shared once a month

• Snacks make it fun!

• Students will be able to communicate clearly.

• Students will be able to state opinions and show proof to support their responses.

• Students will make connections with their own lives, other books, and the world around them

Bachelor’s Degree- 4 Letters, 4 projects, and 1 poetry presentationMaster’s Degree- Topic study on 3 booksDoctorate Degree- Theme study on 3 books and letter “Myself as a Reader”

Home/School Connectiono Visit our classo Student plannerso Voicemail 742-3285o Email wildhagen.amanda@lusd.orgo Class website

www.mrswildhagensclass.weebly.como Remind- Sign-up through text or email.Email: mrswildhag@mail.remind.comText: Text @mrswildhag to 81010

*Math Textbook online www.connected.mcgraw-hill.comUsername: student I.D. # plus first letter of

first name and first letter of last name (no spaces) 2034622EW (example)

Password: monthday and first letter of first name and first letter of last name (no spaces) 0714EW (example)

Parent Volunteers Needed

Classroom helpers: copying, small groups, and preparing materialsField trip chaperonesAt home help

Please see Parent Volunteer sign-up form for inquiries.

Thank you for coming!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year working with you and your child. Together we

achieve excellence!