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Biography
Hello Middle School Families!!
Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! My name is Mrs. Torres and I am excited to be teaching your middle school student literacy at Decatur Classical. I am in my 20th year of teaching for CPS. I have taught middle school literacy and social studies for twelve years. I have also taught second, third, and fifth grade as well. I am bilingual endorsed and I received my masters in curriculum and instruction at Concordia University. I am married with two children and I am also a part-time figure skating instructor at Niles Iceland. I am excited to be at Decatur because I know I will continue to grow as an educator by building connections with my students and differentiating instruction. I am looking forward to getting to know your child individually and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Posts
Middle School Fiction Publishing Party!
6th grade having a novel discussion on Chapter 6 of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas!
TEAM 5 WON the highest score bowling and lunch with the principal! Congratulations!
Middle School enjoying their community builder at Waveland Bowl!
8th grade having a novel discussion on the comfy couch!
1013's Yellow Power during 2022's Oktoberfest!
6th grade discussing their novel with their peers!
Congratulations to our 8th graders on completing their entrance exam!
A student identifying great hooks in novels!
1011-7th grade students are enjoying craft and game day every Wednesday in SEL!
Students identifying character traits with the characterization graphic organizer.
Junior High had their first incentive at Lerner Park! We first began creating team posters for our Octoberfest in the gym!
6th grade students writing a paragraph about the theme of "Birthday Box" with their partners following the claim, evidence, and reasoning format.
Students practicing how to speak with clarity and listen responsibly with partners. This was our social emotional learning lesson this week!
