Important Classroom and School Information

August 13th- Back to School Night Virtual Presentation- More info. coming soon!

August 14th- Virtual Meet the Teacher- Each student will be assigned a 10 minute time slot to meet with me. Schedule coming soon!

August 17th-21st- Orientation Week- Students will be assigned one full day to come and get oriented to the classroom.

August 24- Hybrid learning begins.

Helpful Links

i-Ready

Lunch Menu

Clever

Homework

Reading- Students maybe assigned reading homework Monday through Thursday that aligns to their instruction. If an official reading assignment is not given, the students will be asked to read a minimum of 20 minutes a night.

Math- Students will have a math assignment Monday through Thursday, unless the class has an assessment that day.

Math Facts- Students need to be working on multiplication/division facts daily for 15 minutes. Students can use flash cards, online programs, or any form that works best for them.

**If a student does not have their homework completed they will complete their work during the second recess. They are responsible each night to complete assigned tasks and have planners signed.**

Family Picture Welcome, I am Mrs. Esparza, your fourth grade teacher. This is my seventh year teaching at Sand Creek and my ninth year teaching fourth grade. My husband and I are both Colorado natives and are currently living in Morrison. We have two beautiful daughters and two crazy pups that complete our family. I enjoy being outdoors, camping, relaxing on our boat, exploring different zoos and spending time as a family. Sand Creek is my home and I love working here with the wonderful staff and amazing families.

Education: Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Arts/ Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Math and Science at Western State College.

Teaching Philosophy: I truly believe that children are the building blocks of the future and teachers are the foundation. As a teacher, I feel that it is my job to inspire, encourage and motivate every student. My hope is that I can make a lifelong impression on each child.

Sand Creek Elementary

Principal: Pamela Pekarek

8898 S. Maplewood Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

Phone 303-387-6600 | Fax

Attendance Phone 303-387-6602

Douglas County School District Nondiscrimination Notice: In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Douglas County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. The School District’s Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator to address complaints alleging sexual harassment under Title IX is Ted Knight, Assistant Superintendent, 620 Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colorado, complianceofficer@dcsdk12.org, 303-387-0067. Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.