1. Sra. Mauldin – 5th Grade Dual-Language
Back to School Night
2017 – 2018
Character is our game!
Sra. Mauldin – 5th Grade Dual-Language

2. Schedule

3. 5th Grader traits: Becoming more independent
Short-lived emotional extremes
Competitive in work and play
Stresses over fair versus unfair
Need to be encouraged to be accountable for actions or decisions made
Worries about grades
Becoming more responsible, but does tend to forget

4. Goals
Ensure success for all students by meeting individual needs through differentiated instruction
Teach an enriched curriculum and maintain high expectations
Promote responsibility and self-esteem
Have fun while learning
Prepare for junior school

5. CAMBRIDGE STARS – GAME ON!
Cambridge Elementary has started the implementation of STAR Expectations.
Our behavior plan uses data-based decision making to align curriculum and behavioral supports for students and staff. It is aimed at supporting a safe and effective school environment.
STAR is the mnemonic for
S-Stay Safe
T-Take Pride
A-Act Responsibly
R-Respect Others

6. Junior Scientists! Expectations Labs Science Fair Materials
SAFETY
Labs
Science Fair
Materials
**Students who do not behave in a safe manner will not be allowed to participate in hands on experiments **

7. Grades
Classwork is 90% and homework is 10% of the 9 weeks average. Major project may count as two grades.
AHISD’s grading policy, allows students to re-do assignments at the teacher’s discretion.
You may notice that classwork is “checked”, but not graded or entered into the gradebook. We will only enter grades that reflect mastery of the TEK.P
lease make sure you have set up the parent portal for HAC. You will be able to see grades & ask your child about missing work.

8. Homework
Reading and Spelling homework are turned ion once a week on Fridays.
Spelling words are posted on website and in agenda
Math homework will be sent home a few times a week to ensure independent practice capabilities (students that cannot complete the work on their own should bring it back to class with questions written for teacher explanation)

9. Language Arts Homework
Menus / Choice
Weekly Expectations
Due on Fridays
Students have a choice menu for each assignment and may choose which activities they want to complete.
Spelling is 4 activities for the week (words are posted on website and written in the agenda)
Reading should have 3 reflections chosen from menu.

10. 5TH Grade Field Trips & Activities
T-BAR-M: Tuesday, November 14th
Witte Museum: Monday, December 4th
5th Grade Track Meet, May 18th
5th Grade Pool Party, Wednesday, May 30th
Graduation Ceremony/Last Day of School, Thursday, May 31st

11. COGAT & IOWA testing: January 9th-13th
STAAR Testing Dates:
STAAR Math will be on Tuesday, April 10th.
STAAR Reading will be on Wednesday, April 11th.
STAAR Science will be on Wednesday, May 16th.
2nd administration of STAAR
Math: May 14
Reading: May 15
COGAT & IOWA testing: January 9th-13th

12. Classroom Technology
Seesaw
Quizzlet
ClassCraft
Prodigy Math

13. **School communications are sent in red folder**
To sign up for quick text reminders:
Remind App
To phone number
Longer or more detailed communication will be sent through .
**School communications are sent in red folder**
My information:
Phone ext: 1337

14. Dallas Cowboy fan for life
Contact Me!
Class Webpage:
School Phone Number:
You can also write a note in your child’s agenda!
My Childhood!
More Info!
The Basics!
I love:
I am:
Reading
A Science Geek!!
Learning
Proudly bilingual
My family
Traveling
A learner
Food  and chocolate
Dallas Cowboy fan for life
The beach
I was born in Texas and moved to Nicaragua when I was 13. I did not speak Spanish at the time and made it a goal of mine to become a fluent speaker. I moved back and forth between Texas and Nicaragua many times. Both hold a very special place in my heart and I call both places ’home’.
My name is Winona Mauldin. I am married and have 2 amazing daughters. I am also the oldest of 10, so family is always a very important part of my life. We love to travel, spend time in new places, and exploring the great outdoors.
My Education!
This is my 8th year teaching. I previously taught at a bilingual school in Nicaragua and also here in the public school system in Texas. This is my first year at Alamo Heights and I am excited to join this district!
I graduated from UTSA with a bachelors degree in Education. I also hold a Masters degree from Framingham University in International Education.

15. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer!
Homeroom Parent
Still Needed 
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer!