Welcome to Back to School Night

Woodcrest SchoolRoom 21Mrs. Wolf

Welcome to the 2013-14 school Year•This time is for general information only.

Specific concerns about your student can be addressed at conference time.

•Please sign up for a conference time on the back table!

A little about me…

• Teaching credential and BA from Cal State Fullerton

• I have a master’s degree at Brandman University

• Sixth year in Fullerton School District

• Married with two children, ages 14 and 18

• I like to read, go to the movies, and travel

School Rules: PBIS•Be Safe•Be Respectful•Be Responsible•Be a Problem Solver

Class Rules: PBIS

•Be Safe•Be Respectful•Be Responsible•Be a Problem Solver

Class Matrix •Classroom matrix is our guide to how to behave

in most common scenarios in the classroom.•Our class has practiced every element of this

matrix and are experts!•Please keep the matrix for your reference.

Rewards and Consequences•PAWS! •Incentives, such as t-shirts,

buttons, movie/popcorn, game days, etc. are given when specific goals are

met.•Consequences range from a

warning, to loss of recess, and after school detention, with a note home, depending on whether it is a minor or major infraction

Academics • The academics are based on the

6th grade educational for the State of California.

• Standardized testing is given at the district level in English Language Arts, Math, and Writing

• Textbooks used are on display on the whiteboard tray.

• State standardized testing is done in English Language Arts and Math.

• Formal and Informal assessments are given frequently to monitor progress. Tests are sent home in the weekly folder.

Academics

•Structured ELD classes began soon•Students are placed based on EL level•English Only students participate in a

technology, research, organization, and study skills enrichment program

Homework

• Homework is given nightly Monday through Thursday. Usually, a little math is given over the weekend.

• Students are responsible for making sure they have all the materials, resources, and instructions prior to leaving.

• Generally, homework is given in ELA or spelling, math, and Reading every night.

Homework (continued)•Science and Social Studies homework is

generally given at least twice a week.•Writing is at least given once a week•Long term project outlines are sent at

least 3 weeks before they are due.•Reminders and notices should be written

in their planners.

Homework Help

•Homework help is available in my room on most Mondays, and Tuesdays 2:45-3:30

•Any student can come and get help with their work.

Science Fair

•All 6th grade students participate in the Science Fair.

•The Science Fair takes place in May.

•Specific guidelines for the fair will be given at a later day

• Judges are educators and people from the science community

Projects!!

• Every month there is a project

• You usually have 3 weeks to complete

• Some of them are: fiction book reports, ancient civilization reports, and Gods/Goddesses Reports

Oral reports are also given with each one

Number the Stars

•Later in the year, we are going to read the novel, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

•It is a WWII novel about a girl who helps her friends escape the Nazi’s

1:1 Technology• This year, we have 1:1

mobile technology!• We will use it for math

fluency, grammar, writing, research, and for turning in assignments digitally

• Students will also use this device for sharing projects

• Some of the Apps we will use are: Digit Wiz, iMovie, Haiku, Photo Booth, and Edmodo

Healthy Parties/Birthdays• In keeping with district

guidelines, we are asking that any food brought in for parties or birthdays be healthy.

•Please see me to make arrangements for Birthday celebrations

•Any birthday celebrations must be done at lunch and not take away from instructional time.

•Let’s work together to keep our kids healthy!

Fall Carnival• In late October, our

class will be participating in Fall Carnival

•We will be doing 3 games.

•Any parent support would be greatly appreciated!

•Our sale helped fund fields trips and supplies for our class

After School Program

•We have on site after school care

•After school program teachers offer help in all subject areas

•Students have the opportunity to participate in sports, crafts, and cheerleading

•It’s FREE!

Final Notes•Students in my class are all referred to as

scholars. It is my firm educational philosophy that ALL students can succeed and do well. As a result, high standards are placed on students for academic performance, behavior, as well as civil responsibility.

• In addition, my goal is to help students become self reliant, responsible problem solvers.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your child’s educational

experience!