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 fourth six weeks:

6th-Grade -In Unit 4, students will learn to analyze and write argumentative texts, focusing on multi-paragraph essays. Argumentative writing teaches them how to share their opinions and back them up with evidence to persuade others. They will also read examples of this type of writing to explore their own ideas and understand other people’s perspectives on different topics.

7th-Grade -In Unit 4, students will work on analyzing and writing argumentative essays. This type of writing helps them explain their point of view and convince others to agree with them. They will also read different argumentative texts to think about their own ideas and learn how to see things from other people’s points of view.

8th-Grade -In Unit 4, students will focus on analyzing and writing argumentative essays. This means they will learn how to explain their opinions and use evidence to convince others. They will also read examples of argumentative writing to practice thinking about different viewpoints, including their own, on various topics. The goal is to help them build skills in critical thinking, writing, and understanding other perspectives.

5th-Grade -In Unit 5, students will focus on reading and writing poetry. They will learn how poets use unique styles, rhythms, and carefully chosen words to express feelings, create images, and deepen understanding. Students will explore how poetic elements like imagery, figurative language, and sound devices work together to create meaning. They’ll also see how a poem’s layout and punctuation can affect how it’s read and understood. This unit will help students connect with poetry as a form of art and a way to relate to the world around them.

In Unit 6, students will shift to learning about informational texts. These are writings designed to teach, explain, or describe a topic. Students will read a variety of texts, including digital and multimedia ones, to explore specific subjects and expand their knowledge on areas that interest them. They’ll also practice writing their own informational pieces.

Jan. 7 - Second Semester Begins - Welcome Back!

Jan. 16 - Spelling Bee

Jan. 20 - MLK Day - No School

Jan. 27-30 - Holocaust Remembrance Week

February is Black History Month

Feb. 1 - Basketball Tournament - East Campus

Feb. 11 - Spring Pictures

Feb. 13 - End of 4th Six Weeks

*Valentine's Day Class Parties

*1 p.m. dismissal - no aftercare

Feb. 14 - Teacher Work Day - No School

Feb. 17 - President's Day - No School

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