middle school language arts
5th grade homeroom
Water of Life Christian School Verse:
"Nothing shall separate us from the love of God" - Romans 8:39
Back to school information
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Important dates
Trimester 1 (August 8 - October 28)
August 8: First Day of School (minimum day)
September 9: Grandparents Day
September 16: Picture Day
September 19: Walk-A-Path (minimum day)
September - September 23: Parent/ Teacher Conferences (minimum days all week)
September 26 - September 30: 6th - 8th Grade Hume Lake Camp
October 5 - October 7: 5th Grade Thousand Pines Camp
October 21 - Make-up Picture Day
October 24 - October 28: Red Ribbon Week
Trimester 2 (October 31 - February 17)
October 31: Trunk or Treat (minimum day)
November 1: Staff In Service, NO SCHOOL
November 18: Minimum Day
November 21 - November 25: Thanksgiving Break
December 7 - December 9: Christmas Shop (after school)
December 23: Minimum Day
December 26 - January 6: Christmas Break
January 9: School Resumes (minimum day)
January 30: Open House (minimum day)
February 16: Lunch with Lions
February 17: Staff in Service, NO SCHOOL
Trimester 3 (February 20 - May 19)
February 27 - March 3: Read Across America
March 14: Moving Up Day
March 16 - Promotional and Spring Picture Day
March 24 - Minimum Day
March 27 - March 31: Spring Break
April 6: Easter Program (1:30 p.m.)
May 19: Last Day of School Picnic (minimum day)
Academic calendar
About the Teacher
Hello Lions! I'm Mrs. Torrico and I am very excited to be working with you this year. I loved literature and writing as a student, so I am very happy to be teaching ELA! I obtained my bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton and then earned my teaching credential through Hope International University. Now I live in El Monte with my husband, Will and our one-year old son, Josiah.
My desire to be a teacher stems from working with children as a youth sports coach; I coached volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer for over ten years. I mostly worked with 5th and 6th graders, so I look forward to continue working with middle school.
My prayer for this year is that we will will ignite a passion for God and His wisdom as we add to our toolbox of skills as lifelong learners. I can't wait to meet you all and have an awesome year!
The best way to contact me is through my school email: deannt@wateroflifecs.org. Monday through Friday I will respond within 24 hours.
Useful Links
Water of Life Christian School Website
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