I am so excited to be teaching 5th grade again this year! Teaching is something I absolutely love! I will always strive to make sure your child feels welcomed, cared for, and successful in all that we learn. I received a Bachelors Degree in Child Development and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of La Verne. I grew up in the Etiwanda School District and am now teaching here, which is so awesome!
I grew up in the Fontana/Rancho Cucamonga area my whole life. My husband and I now live in Rancho Cucamonga. We have been married for 3 years and have a dog named Gizmo who is our baby! On my free time I like doing outdoor activities like bike riding, swimming, running, and walking Gizmo. I also enjoy binge watching any shows I am into at the time and snacking on my favorite foods.
As your child's teacher I want to not only help them excel in school but also build relationships with them. I am so grateful to be a part of the helping hands that mold these young children into the responsible adults they will be one day in our communities.
Mrs. Melendrez
Announcements
Weekly Class Newsletters
May 9 - May13
Hello Parents and Families,
Welcome! We are building relationships and learning so much about each other.
Band Schedule:
Monday: 9:30-10:00 TRUMPETS
10:00-10:35 SAXOPHONES
10:35-11:05 PERCUSSION (begins December)
Wednesday: 9:30-10:00 TROMBONES
10:00-10:35 CLARINETS
10:35-11:05 FLUTES
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THIER BAND INSTRUMENTS ON MAY 11th.
Here is what we are learning this week:
Math:Math Performance Task Reviews
Language Arts: This week we will be working on Readers Theaters and Theme.
Social Studies:NA
Science:Continuing Ecosystems
Upcoming Events
5th Grade Field Trips:
Day Creek Intermediate School on 5/11/22
Riley's Farm on 5/20/22
Bowlero Bowling on 5/24/22
ALL permission slips went home and are due by Friday, April 15th.
Homework Assignments
Suggested Materials
I am so excited to meet you all on the first day of school. Please take a look below at a list of suggested supplies for your 5th grade year.
“This is a suggested supply list and purchase of these items is voluntary.”
“Organization is key in 5th grade. Our students are provided with the materials they need for instruction, but many parents and students find it helpful to purchase folders and binders to organize those materials for class. It is not necessary to purchase the additional items, but in the past, the following items have been helpful for students in 5th grade.”
“Our school provides all of the items we need for instruction, but we tend to use a lot of Kleenex and white board markers at this grade level. If you would like to donate Kleenex or white board markers, we would appreciate the extra support.”
Backpack
Pencil Box or Pencil Pouch - big enough to hold your supplies and small enough to fit in your desk
Earbuds or Headphones
1 - Spiral notebook
3 - two-pocket folders - one for classwork, one for homework and one for corrected work
Green pens - used to self-correct work - (we will talk about why green and not red)
Pencils
Erasers
Dry Erase Markers - used daily
Black Sharpie pens - fine and ultrafine
Highlighting pen
Crayons - 24 count
Glue sticks
Colored Pencils
Post-It Notes - 3x3 and 2x1.5
Ball Point Pens - if you want to use for note taking