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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.

 

 

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May Readings and Play Scripts!

The 8th graders are reading Romeo and Juliet, and the 7th and 6th graders are practicing their play scripts with their peers before presenting them in another week. The middle school students have STAR 360 assessments this week on Wednesday, May 18th and Thursday, May 19th. Have a great weekend!

April 18-22, 2022-8th grade Presentations!

I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and welcome back! All of the middle school students are presenting their great leaders this week.They wrote a speech about their families, goals, and accomplishments. They are doing a magnificent job presenting their speeches and stepping into their lives. This week we are starting health class in 8th grade as well. Thank you!

Week 28 March 21-25, 2022- Sonnets!

The middle school students wrote sonnets! They revised and edited them with a partner. I have the honor of reading and sharing some in this power point so you can see the creative work they have been working on this past month. This past week they took the IAR assessment and read Shakespeare with their peers. They continued to follow the the drama pacing guide with their playwright groups. I am looking forward to reading their Act 1 Scene 1!
Week 27 March 14-18th, 2022
Thank you 7th grade for an amazing 8th grade pancake bash! The students also loved their 8th grade posters and played a team building game. We are so proud of Class 2022!!! Please remember that this week is IAR testing starting Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8-11 a.m. Please remember to get enough rest and to eat a healthy meal in the morning. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Reading Drama & Family Fair-Week 26-March 7-11, 2022

In reading the 7th and 8th graders read, "Romeo and Juliet" with their able partners. They learned play terms they will emulate in the group dramas they are writing together. The 6th graders read, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with table partners as well. They completed a summary about the conflict and characters in Act 1 scene 1. The middle school students also held a family fair with slides that represent them and their families. They read and wrote down new interesting facts about their peers and discussed it with their table partners. Thank you!

Week 25-February 28-March 4, 2022-William Shakespeare Infographics

Students created Shakespeare infographics with images and captions. The 7th and 8th graders began reading sonnet 18 and read Romeo and Juliet's prologue. They also met with their groups to brainstorm ideas for their plays. 6th grade reviewed play terms and analyzed sonnet 18. They also met with their groups to brainstorm ideas for their plays. Our SEL lesson was about when we are different or at odds with society. Progress reports, a health education newsletter, and star 360 forms were sent home Friday. Have a great weekend!
Week 24-February 21-25, 2022
Students revising and editing their final essays for the 8th grade essay discussion celebration! Students also created a William Shakespeare infographic about his works and life this week.