Intro Charis White
Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic year! I'm thrilled to be returning to Temecula Valley Charter School, where I'll be teaching 6th Grade, focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. This marks my 18th year in education, with a decade of that time dedicated to TVCS. It's an honor to be part of such an outstanding school community.
A little about me: I earned my Liberal Studies degree and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Loyola Marymount University in 1994. Prior to joining TVCS, I taught elementary school in Hermosa Beach, CA for eight years, before taking a break to prioritize my family. My husband, Eric, serves as a Fire Captain for the Orange County Fire Authority, and both of our children proudly graduated from TVCS. Currently, my daughter is attending college in Santa Barbara, while my son is pursuing a career in the medical field at Mt. San Jacinto College.
Being a native of Southern California, I've lived in various cities, including Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sacramento, Orange County, and now Murrieta, where I've called home for nearly nineteen years. I deeply value the family-oriented atmosphere of this community, which has provided a nurturing environment for raising my children.
Beyond the classroom, I cherish spending time with loved ones, whether it's basking in the sun at the beach, exploring new places, immersing myself in a captivating book, staying active, enjoying leisurely strolls with my dog, hosting gatherings, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
The past few school years have presented us with both challenges and triumphs, fostering growth beyond our expectations. As we embark on this new academic year, our dedicated faculty and staff are fully committed to ensuring a positive and productive experience for all. Let's join forces in partnership as we embark on the journey of the 2024–2025 school year.
I'm eagerly looking forward to getting to know all the families of my 6th-grade students this year.
Posts
Unit 3 Social Studies
Study Guide for Chapters 11 and 12
For upcoming test: Please be prepared to provide a written response for each of these 4 questions.
Important ELA Update
Hello Parents and Students,
As I was entering grades this weekend, I noticed that many students did not complete the writing prompt for the homework due 1/16. It was a five sentence response to a Percy Jackson writing prompt worth 12 graded writing points. An outstanding score of 0 will be detrimental to overall ELA grade. Although, it may show up as "missing" in Illuminate now, by tomorrow grade will reflect a 0.
There is also a 12 point graded writing assignment due tomorrow (Perseus). If you need to access either assignment, all homework is posted on my webpage for you to print from home.
As a reminder, I am always available during lunch to help, and I am very happy to do so.
Use these links to access Quizlet for S.S. Chap. 11-12
For students absent week of 1/8-1/12 Social Studies Project
First, Read the Ten Commandments below.
Next, Write a list of your own personal ten commandments. Use copy paper cut into the shape of tablets. You may narrow or broaden the ideas expressed in the original commandments or rewrite completely.
See teacher example, but do not copy it please. The tablets will be glued onto construction paper when they are done. If you do not have construction paper, you can get it from school. Decorate as you wish.
The 10 Commandments List (short form)
- You shall have no other gods before Me.
- You shall not make idols.
- You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
- Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not murder.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet.
