Welcome, Parents. 6th Ms. Ponce

Ms. Ponce 30+ Years of Teaching Experience at St. Emydius School-ELA, Science, Religion, Math 7th Grade Teacher-5 yrs 8th- 24 years as the 8th Grade teacher Vice-Principal- 15 Years MCA Board Member in charge of the Children’s Liturgy at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels

6A Schedule Math Foundations-Ms. Ponce, Math Concepts- 6 Mrs. Iniguez, Pre-Algebra - Mr. Barraza, Alegbra- Mr. Verdugo ELA, Religion- Ms. Ponce Social Studies- Ms. Iniguez Science- Mr. Barraza P.E. - Mr. Padilla, Mr. Barraza

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FYI- Electronic Resources Google Classroom: Math Foundations, ELA 6, Religion 6, Social Studies 6, Science 6 Grade Link- Available for parents to see progress of child/children. 6A Website: msponce6thknights@weebly.com

MCA Mass Wednesday, October 17th, 2018. All 6th grade students will participate in some capacity, and will need to wear a costume from around the world.

Thank you, Parents.