1. Welcome Back to School!
Mrs. Wildhagen
Fifth Grade
Room 17

2. 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

3. 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

4. Classroom Rules and Expectations
Be on time and prepared to work
Complete work to the best of your ability
Listen when the teacher is talking
Follow directions the first time
Turn in homework on time
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
Treat others the way you want to be treated

5. Discipline and Rewards
Discipline- 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
Rewards
Group points
Brag tags
Individual
points
Tickets for
auctions
Reward
coupons
Marble jar

6. 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.

7. Curriculum and Assessment
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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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 presentation
Master’s Degree- Topic study on 3 books
Doctorate Degree- Theme study on 3 books and letter “Myself as a
Reader”

12. Home/School Connection
Visit our class
Student planners
Voic
Class website
Remind- Sign-up through text or .
Text: to 81010
*Math Textbook online
Username: student I.D. # plus first letter of first name and first letter of last name (no spaces) EW (example)
Password: monthday and first letter of first name and first letter of last name (no spaces) 0714EW (example)

13. Parent Volunteers Needed
Classroom helpers: copying,
small groups, and preparing
materials
Field trip chaperones
At home help
Please see Parent Volunteer sign-up form for inquiries.

14. Thank you for coming!
I am looking forward to a wonderful year working with you and your child. Together we achieve excellence!