Welcome to Back to School Night
Woodcrest School
Room 21
Mrs. 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 2:453:30
• 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
• 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
Projects!!
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!