McCurdy, Ryan

    Welcome back to a brand new school year at University Preparation Charter School! 

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be your child’s Fifth Grade teacher.  After co-teaching with Mrs. Johnston, being the Leadership Specialist over at the middle school, working in the Learning Center, and teaching both middle school and elementary P.E., I am looking forward to working alongside you and your family to make this a year of growth and discovery and prepare each 5th grader for life in Middle School.

Not long ago I received my Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Credential from CSUCI.  This will be my 4^th year at UPCS where I look forward to working with all the new and veteran teachers as part of the Intermediate Years Team.  I am a diehard Los Angeles Clippers fan, love going to the movies, and will eat anything with sugar. 

Students in 5th grade have already begun to develop their individuality and begin looking forward to moving on up to middle school.  In Fifth Grade students are pushed to work more independently and take responsibility for their own actions. Along with continued work with multiplication and division, students will work with fractions, algebraic thinking, measurements, and geometry.  Students will continue to read to learn as they create research projects and become better writers.  Science and Social Studies will continue to increase in complexity and students will have opportunities to partake in some awesome field trips.  As friends become more important, students will continue to learn to value others and work together to complete tasks and activities. This year will be filled with work, but we plan to have some fun along the way.  I am excited about getting to know each student and look forward to the challenging and rewarding year ahead!

 Sincerely,

 Mr. McCurdy