mrs. walther’s fifth- grade class welcome, parents and students! 2015-2016
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Mrs. Walther’s Fifth- Grade Class
Welcome, parents and students!
2015-2016
THANK YOU
• For coming tonight
• For providing necessary materials
All About Mrs. Walther My background
I grew up in Germany. I earned two teaching credentials in
Germany. I also earned my BA, Masters and
teaching credentials from the University of Phoenix.
My experience I’ve been working for the district
since 2004. This will be my ninth year in 5th
grade
All about Mrs. Barrera My Background
Moved to Tracy in 2010 With Jefferson Dist.
since 2011 Graduating in December
My Interest Medieval history Costuming Creative writing Learning for sake of
knowledge
My Philosophy I believe that every child can learn. I know that I work with the most
precious gift you have- your child. I believe that parents and teacher
together, as a TEAM, can help your to succeed.
My Goals To give students the academic and
social skills needed to progress to middle school.
To provide a supportive and safe classroom environment.
To help students to develop effective study skills.
Rules/Expectations Respect
To other students To teacher To her/ himself
Focused work without interruptions Feedback if help is needed Ready to learn (incl. all materials)
Procedures No mechanical pencils in class Water bottles Bathroom breaks Ticket system Materials (highlighter, colored p/p,
pencils, sheet protector, white board marker…)
TIGER TRUTHS One Character Trait Per Month Activities Discussions At Home
Class Subjects The subjects we cover during fifth grade are:
Reading Language Arts (grammar/ spelling) Math Science Social Studies Enrichment/ band
Reading/ ELA Sign of the Beaver Accelerated Reader (10%) Reading at home/ Reading journals Spelling/ PB Grammar/ yellow spiral Non-fiction text
Math
Go Math 11 chapters Online support Daily homework Practice math facts iPad app
Science/ Social Studies
Vocabulary Pre-reading Study habits Field trip ($)
Enrichment
Creative writing Pull-out services Band
Homework I will assign up to 60 minutes of homework every
night, in addition to 20 minutes of reading (Reading log!!!) Reading journals are due Wednesdays Missing work will be accepted for reduced credit I will send out updates regularly on missing work Please ensure we have your current email in
Aeries
Electronic Devices Chromebooks/ iPads Need earbuds
In Your Package Handbook signature page with online
instructions, please return Parent/ Student Notification Agreement
PE Walking field trip permission/ Walking
classroom permission (2 forms) Scholastic book club information Teacher package with contact information,
please return that you saw the information
Please Return Parent/ Student Notification
Agreement 5th grade information PE 2 Walking Classroom forms Field trip form Google Apps Parent Permission
Forms
Let’s Have a Great Year!