Meet Your 5th Grade Teachers 

 

Ms. Erler: Math

 

I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade math this year at Vista! This will be my tenth year teaching and my third year at Vista del Sur.  I love to read, to bake, and to travel (I was lucky enough to go to Chicago, Las Vegas, and New York City this summer!). I love Star Wars! While it’s hard to name a favorite droid (BB-8 or R2D2?!), my favorite non- jedi character is Han Solo and my favorite movie of the franchise is The Empire Strikes Back! My favorite kinds of math problems are finding the volume of shapes and converting between decimals, percents, and fractions. 

In math this year, fifth graders can look forward to working with negative numbers, dividing fractions by fractions, solving equations with variables, finding the volume and surface area of shapes, and much more! 

I truly believe that we are going to have a great year together! The best way to reach me is via email, at nerler@laveeneld.org . 

 

Mrs. Vega: Social Studies and Science

 

I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies at Vista this year.  This is my sixth year at Vista, and my second year teaching at Vista. I live here in the Laveen community, and my daughter and son also attend Vista. I am thrilled to be part of this wonderful community and amazing Vista family!  I find it extremely rewarding to be able to make a difference in children’s lives, encouraging them to show good character, and to always work to their full potential.

I am originally from Hillsboro, Illinois, moving to Arizona in 1998 and spending most of my time here in the Flagstaff area.  I have lived in Phoenix for 9 years now. I received my Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University this past Spring.  In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and baking yummy treats. I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

 

Mr. Dolecki: English Language Arts

 

This is my fifth year at Vista and ninth year as a teacher here in Arizona. It is my pleasure to continue to work with the Vista community.

Before arriving at the Laveen school district and Vista, I taught 5th grade for three years and worked with struggling readers through reading intervention for 1 year. 

I am originally from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I attended Central Michigan University. FIRE UP CHIPS!  When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, being outside, trying new restaurants and spending time with friends.

I look forward to a great year of learning and growing. Welcome to the 2022- 2023 school year. Let the FUN begin!

 

CLASSROOM INFORMATION AND EXPECTATIONS

 

Arrival/Dismissal

 

School starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.  Attendance and being on time is very important.  In the event that your child is absent, make-up work will be sent home.  Students will need to have all make-up work returned within the same number of days that the child was absent. 

Free breakfast is provided from 7:30-7:55 each morning.  

PBIS & Classroom Management

 

PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Support.  We have many great students on campus that should be acknowledged for their positive behavior and for following school expectations.  Our goal is to prevent negative behavior by being proactive in teaching the school expectations and behaviors. We will be acknowledging and rewarding the students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior on class dojo.. These class dojo points can be redeemed at the class/school store.  Our expectations are easily remembered using “Tigers R.O.A.R.”

 

Respectful

Organized

Alert (safe)

Responsible

 

Our fifth grade classroom follows rules based on R.O.A.R.:

  1. Be Respectful of people and property.
  2. Be Organized and prepared for class.
  3. Be Safe and Responsible.
  4. Follow directions and always do your best.

 

Discipline: CLASS DOJO

 

At Vista Del Sur we use Class Dojo to monitor behavior. Both parents and students will receive a login to Class Dojo in which they can check their points daily. 

 

ROAR Basics: 

 

  • Every student will start class with a fresh start
  • Verbal warning
  • Infraction-The incident is documented through Class Dojo
  • Second Infraction of the week-Student will have a conference with a teacher(s) to help support the student
  • Third Infraction in one week.
    • At this time, a referral is written and parents are notified. 
  • NOTE: If a student receives three infractions in one week it will result in a referral. 

 

Rewards

  • Earn Class Dojo points to purchase items from the school/classroom store.
    • Number of positives=number of Class Dojo points received.

 

Homework

Homework is given to teach responsibility and accountability.  Homework will be given on an as needed basis to reinforce concepts taught in class.  Students are responsible for recording homework in their agenda. 

Grades

We will be using the standard grading scale this year.  

 

  • A= 90%-100%
  • B= 80-89%
  • C= 70-79%
  • D= 60-69%
  • F= 59%-50%

 

 

Assessment Retakes

Students will be allowed to retake assessments if they request to do so.

Requests to retake Math, Writing, Science and Social Studies must be verbally made to the teacher in a timely manner. For Reading, retake opportunities will be posted on Google Classroom. 

 

Daily Folders and Agendas:

Your child will bring his/her homework folder and agenda home,. the folder may contain important announcements, homework assignments, and completed work. Please be sure to review these daily. 

Specials

Your child will have one special for the whole quarter and then switch to a new special for the next quarter. Students have the option of Art, Music, or PE. Every student will have Spanish once a week. 5th graders have the opportunity to join band this year. There will be an informational meeting at the beginning of the year. Band takes the place of their other specials’ classes.

 

What to Bring/What Not to Bring

 

Please refer to the Student Handbook for items allowed at school.  Please remember that any items brought to school are the student’s responsibility.  Cell phones are not allowed out during the school day.  Please make sure that students do not bring fidget spinners, slime, squishies, rubix cubes, etc…  These will only be allowed if they are an accommodation specified in the child’s 504 or IEP plan.   

 

Parent Volunteers

 

At Vista, each family is required to complete seven volunteer hours.  Parent volunteers will sign in and out of the office each time they come to school.  Emails will be sent out throughout the year with opportunities to volunteer at school.   

 

Communication

 

Our primary form of communication will be through weekly email updates..  If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out via phone or email.  

Mr. Dolecki [ELA]: rdolecki@laveeneld.org

Ms. Erler [Math]: nerler@laveeneld.org

Mrs. Vega [Science/Social Studies]: tvega@laveeneld.org

 

Parentvue

Please be sure to check parentvue weekly for updated grades and assignments.  

 

5th Grade Teacher Contact Information 

 

Ms. Erler: Math

 

Email: nerlerl@laveeneld.org 

Phone Extension: 602-237-3046 x3337

 

Mrs. Vega: Social Studies & Science

Email: tvega@laveeneld.org

Phone Extension: x3336

 

Mr..  Dolecki: English Language Arts

 

Email: rdolecki@laveeneld.org

Phone Extension: x3339

 

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