Welcome to Middle School ELAR

Welcome to my teacher webpage! I am delighted to introduce myself as a dedicated educator with 10 years of experience at our wonderful school. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction at Oklahoma Christian University.

Beyond the classroom, I am a proud parent to a daughter attending Xavier University of Louisiana. Our family also includes three lovable dogs that keep our home lively.

I indulge in various hobbies that refresh and inspire me in my free time. I love reading, traveling to new places, fishing, kayaking, and working on DIY projects around the house.

I am passionate about fostering a love for learning in my students and am excited for another fantastic year together. Thank you for visiting my page!

The sixth six weeks:

6th Grade -In Unit 6, students will learn how to research while practicing reading and writing skills. They'll get to pick a topic they care about and use what they learn to create their own short research essay and a visual presentation. As they research, students will look at different sources, like articles, videos, pictures, infographics, and more. These kinds of texts are what people commonly read and watch today. By paying attention to how authors use images, colors, and layout to share their message, students will better understand what they read and how to communicate their ideas clearly.

7th Grade -In Unit 6, students will practice research, reading, and writing skills by creating their own original research project on a topic they care about. They'll gather information from different sources—like articles, videos, images, infographics, and more. These are the same kinds of texts people use daily to learn and communicate. As students explore these sources, they'll learn how authors use visuals, color, and layout to strengthen their message. By noticing these techniques, students will become stronger readers and writers. This unit aims to help students build and explain their own opinions using research in both an argumentative essay and a visual presentation.

8th Grade -In Unit 6, students will work on researching, reading, and writing by creating an argumentative project on a topic they’re interested in. They’ll learn to gather information from different sources—like articles, videos, images, and infographics. These are the kinds of texts people read and watch every day. While researching, students will also examine how authors use visuals, colors, and layout to convey their message. Students will improve their critical thinking and writing skills by understanding these techniques. The main goal is to help students use research to build strong arguments in both written essays and visual presentations.

5th Grade -Unit 9 focuses on asking questions and doing research. People are naturally curious and often want to learn more about things that matter to them. Sometimes, research is done to solve a problem; other times, it's because someone is interested in a topic. Good research follows a step-by-step process: picking a topic, asking thoughtful questions, finding reliable sources, and collecting valuable information. In more formal projects, it’s also essential to organize your findings clearly and give credit to the sources you used.

April 15 - 3-8 ELAR STAAR

April 17 - 8 Social Studies STAAR

April 18 - Holiday

April 21 - Holiday

April 23 - 5 & 8 Science STAAR

April 25 - Spring Fling - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

April 29 - 3-8 Math STAAR

May 1 - Principal's Day

May 2 - School Lunch Hero Day

May 3 - Soccer Tournament

May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 14 - Middle School Field Trip

May 16 - Middle School Field Day

May 22 - Last Day of School

8th Grade Promotion & Campus Awards

1 p.m. Dismissal

Intervention: 7:30 - 8:00

Character: 8:00 - 8:15

6th ELAR: 8:15 - 9:20

7th ELAR: 9:22 - 10:22

8th ELAR: 10:24 - 11:24

5th ELAR: 11:26 - 12:26

Lunch: 12:28 - 12:58

Workshop: 1:00 - 1:50 - M/F-6th, T-7th, W-8th, Th-5th

Conference: 1:52 - 2:37

Elective: 2:39 - 3:30