NAME:
Mr. Sanchez
SCHOOL:
Flamingo Elementary School
CLASS:
4th and 5th Grade Gifted Class
SCHOOL PHONE:
(305) 691-5531
Hello,
My name is Elmo Sanchez, Jr. I teach fourth and fifth grade gifted class at
Flamingo Elementary. I graduated from Barry University in Miami Shores,
Florida. I have a master’s degree in educational computing and application, an
undergraduate degree in elementary education, an endorsement degree in
E.S.O.L. (English Speakers of Another Language), and an endorsement degree in
gifted studies. I'm well versed in technology and I'm the school's current
webmaster. I enjoy reading historical fiction books and spending time with my
family and friends.
I believe wholeheartedly in my profession and believe my students are
entitled to the best education possible, this means a teacher who’s
knowledgeable in their subject area coupled with a classroom environment
conducive to learning. Here's to a fantastic school year.
As a teacher I feel I have a moral obligation to help the children in my
classroom grow toward becoming full human beings and to feel successful.
Teaching cognitive skills is not enough...
-- Jean Medick
Our overall theme this year for the gifted class is “Mission In Progress.”
All students in my class will embark on a daily mission of exploration and
learning. Our theme will support the standards for our gifted program.
My mission for the 2009-2010 school year is to help my students become
efficient readers while learning the importance of language arts skills. In
essence, the goal of our class is to equip students with skills and
strategies to become independent readers and writers. Through hands-on
activities as well as active learning, students will learn essential
learning skills that are aimed at promoting life-long readers and writers.
Throughout the school year our fifth grade class will work on making the
transition from elementary school to middle school. The transition will help
students strive in the middle school environment. The skills taught in our
class will prepare students for the F.C.A.T., as well as their middle school
academic careers.
