Welcome to the Home of the Bears!

Music Performances

Band

Choir

Orchestra

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Directed by Mr. Ezquerro - Instrumental

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Directed by Mrs. Benefield - Vocal/Piano

Today’s Agenda

• Welcome and Introduction
• School Schedule and Activities
• A Day In The Life
• Parent Consideration/Student Tips
• Support Services
• Resources/Recognition
• Scheduling and Grades
• Electives, Canvas
• Closing

LFTK-8 Mission

We are a community that fosters…

• academic growth
• social-emotional and physical well-being
• the civic virtue

…of ALL students.

Mission Statement

LFTK-8 Admin Team

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Principal

Mrs. Holly Wiseman

Assistant Principal

Mrs. Karen Parker

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6th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Benefield

Choral Music

Elective Wheel

Mr. Ezquerro

Instrumental Music

(Band, Orchestra)

Mrs. Smathers

Elective Wheel

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Mr. Lewis

Elective Wheel

Art, Math Support

6th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Persinger

English

Ms. Holbrook

Elective Wheel

Intro to Spanish

Ms. Pagano

English

Ms. Petersen English Language Dev.

6th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Barca

Soc Science

Mrs. Rosenberg

Science

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Mrs. Goodwin

Science

Mrs. Phan

Science

6th Grade Teachers

Mrs. McCusker

Math/Social Science

Ms. Mendoza

Math

Mrs. Wanders

Math

6th Grade Teachers

Mr. Coppes

Math/PE

Mr. Theurer

PE

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Transitions and Goals

• Help students adjust – routines, work habits, expectations
• Help parents adjust as well
• Provide a learning environment that is both fun and safe
• Be a Professional Learning Community
• Develop literacy proficiency across the curriculum
• Help kids become critical thinkers and good decision makers
• Teach them the skills for success (academic, social, and emotional)
• Establish educational/emotional readiness for high school

Recipe For Success

• Be Engaged And Responsible (BEAR Time)
• Know schedule of classes
• Practice locker combination
• CANVAS
• Student engaging and communicating with teachers
• 4 quarters instead of 3 trimesters
• Behavior expectations

Bell Schedule

• School starts at 8:30
• Early Out Wednesday School ends at 2:04
• B.E.A.R. Time
• (intervention or extension)
• The school day ends at 3:11

A Bear’s Day

• 6 Periods Each Day
• Period 1
• Period 2
• BREAK
• Period 3
• Period 4
• B.E.A.R. Time
• LUNCH
• Period 5
• Period 6

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Courses

• English (accelerated or regular)*
• Math*
• Science
• Social Studies (accelerated or regular)*
• Elective
• Physical Education

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* Placement determined by CUSD criteria

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B.E.A.R. Time

Be Engaged And Responsible

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• Takes place every day
• between 4th and Lunch
• Support for students needing help in classes
• Enrichment for students
• Signing up through Enriching Students for BEAR Tutorial!
• Priority Days
• Mon - Electives/PE; Tues English; Weds - Science;
• Thurs - Math; Fri - Social Science

Homework

• Child’s Grade

* 10 minutes

• Check Canvas
• Add’l Activities
• LFMS Activities
• LF Counseling Activities
• Use Student Agenda

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Campus Life

School Activities

• Dress Up Days
• Lunch-Time Activities
• Service Projects -PRIDE Stars
• Fundraising Events
• School Wide Assemblies with Guest Speakers
• Classroom competitions
• Career Week
• Reward Celebrations and activities

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6th Grade Activities

• Orientation
• Dances
• Field Trips

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Dress For Success

• ALL students Follow CUSD Dress code-
• Covered stomachs and sides
• Shoulder straps on tops must be over 1 inch wide
• No visible undergarments
• Respectful, responsible, safe

Lockers

• All students receive a locker and a PE locker
• The number and combination will be on student schedule �given in August at Registration, PE lockers given in class
• Can practice opening during registration or 6th Grade Orientation

Lunch

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Use Student ID at lunch window

Know your ID number!

Menus: www.myschoolmenus.com/

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Follow @capofood on instagram

• Pizza
• Spicy Chicken Sandwich
• Bean & Cheese Burritos
• Hamburgers
• Chicken Pot Stickers
• Popcorn Chicken
• Taco Salads
• Vegan options
• Fresh Fruit/Vegetables
• Frozen fruit desserts

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6th Grade Lunch Area

Students use Pin Pad at window to collect their lunch choice, then move to grade level tables. Pictured: 6th and 7th grade lunch area

Parent Considerations

• Cell Phone Policy
• Must be completely off and in backpack from arrival on campus until dismissal
• Early out Wednesdays
• Market/Restaurants are not a good place for students.
• Our library is open
• Teacher/School Partnership
• Two way communication through Canvas, other
• PTSA/EFC involvement & participation
• Organization – Nightly until it’s a habit
• Check your child’s backpack & binders nightly, check Canvas for completion of work

PBIS School Focus

Be a H.E.R.O.

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• Bears are HERO’s by being…

Honest

Engaged

Respectful, and

Owning your choices.

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Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

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Mrs. Debbie Miller

Counselor (A-P)

Mrs. Alex Tilley

Counselor (Q-Z)

• Mrs. Denice Summers

Guidance Technician

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• Mrs. Lauren Ades

School Psychologist

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CUSD Math Pathways

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Regular Pathway

Grade 6 - Math 6

Grade 7 - Math 7

Grade 8 - Math 8

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Grade 9 - Algebra 1

Grade 10 - Geometry

Grade 11 - Algebra 2

Grade 12 - Precalculus

Accelerated Pathway

Grade 6 - Math 6

Grade 7 - Pre-Algebra Acc

Grade 8 - Algebra 1 Acc

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Grade 9 - Honors Geometry/Alg 2

Grade 10 - Honors Alg 2/Pre-Calc

Grade 11 - AP Calculus AB or AP Stats

Grade 12 - AP Calculus AB, BC or AP Stats

2025-26 CUSD Students

For additional information, please refer to the CUSD Math department webpage

CUSD Math Pathways

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Electives

Year-Long Electives

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6^th Grade Exploratory Wheel (quarterly rotation)

• current year wheel includes the following:

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• Study Skills
• Intro to Art

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Music Options

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• Band
• Orchestra
• Choir

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• Intro to Music
• Intro to Spanish

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Leadership Options

• ASB/PAL (combo class)

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6^th Grade Elective Powerpoint Link �See the Guidance Webpage for electives offered in higher grades

Tier 1 Supports

• B.E.A.R. Time
• Tutoring Opportunities
• THS National Honor Society
• PAPER Tutoring

• Classroom SEL Lessons such as:
• Bullying Prevention
• Emotion Management
• Coping with Stress
• Study Skills

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• Say Something
• Anonymous Reporting

• Academic Advising
• SEL Counseling Support
• Conflict Resolution
• Counselor led

Student Recognition

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• Reward System – BEAR Bucks
• Bear Den Store
• Bear Buck Raffles and Events
• Student of the Month - HERO
• Honor Roll Celebrations

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6th Grade Orientation

• Wednesday, August 13th (To be Confirmed)
• It’s a great opportunity to get connected and meet new friends!
• Three schools coming into one
• Campus tours and lockers
• Schedules

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Where Everybody Belongs!

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Q & A

• ASB/PAL Questions and Answers
• Audience Questions?

Next Steps

• Join LFTK-8 School Messenger distribution list now
• Put registration dates on the calendar
• Attend Coffee Chats next year with the Counselors
• Login to CANVAS the Friday before the 1st Day
• Student
• App and Desktop Versions
• Parent
• Tip - use the desktop version instead of the App
• Canvas Login & Support

Important Dates

• 6th Grade Elective Registration: February 27th-March 9th
• 7/8th Grade Elective Registration: March 6th- March 16th
• Packet Pick-up: To Be Confirmed

July 22: 9-12pm All Grades

July 23: 4-7pm All Grades

July 24: 9-12pm All Grades

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New Student Website: HERE

More Important Dates

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• Summer Registration: Dates To Be Confirmed

August 6:

Last Names A - Gr: 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Last Names Gu - Pa: 10:15 am to 11:45 am

Lunch Break from 11:45 am -12:45 pm

Last Names Pe - Z: 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm

Make-ups: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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• 6th Grade and New Student Orientation: Date To Be Confirmed

August 13th: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

• New Parent Orientation: Date To Be Confirmed

August 13th: 1:15 - 2:00 pm

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Our Wonderful PTSA

PTSA Mission

Supporting LFTK-8

• ARTS
• Instrument repairs
• New sheet music
• Field trip transportation

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• Classroom/Curriculum Enhancements
• Grade level field trips (ACE)
• Science Labs
• Flocabulary (English and Social Science)
• PE Equipment/BEAR Time Fun
• Library Enhancements
• Flexible Seating
• Technology tables
• Books through the Book Fair
• PBIS
• Bear Den

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How to Support?

• BECOME A PTSA MEMBER!
• Attend PTSA meetings
• Volunteer your time and talent
• Contribute to grade level Academic Curriculum Enhancement (ACE)
• Contribute to the Technology and Classroom Enhancement Fund (Grant)
• Buy PE Wear
• Donate Food/Supplies

Contact Information

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• Follow us on Facebook: Las Flores TK-8 PTSA
• Follow us on Instagram: @lfk8ptsa
• Bookmark our website: lfespta.com
• Reach out via email: lfespta@gmail.com LFK8PTSAUpperVP@gmail.com

We Know Your Years At LFTK-8 Will Be Successful!

First day of school = Tuesday, August 19, 2025