Samantha Sauer's Class

5th and 6th Grade Math - West

Teacher Information

Where are you from? 
I am from Plainview, New York.

What is your education?
I have attended Catholic schools throughout my education, first at Our Lady of Mercy for Pre-K through 8th grade and then Our Lady of Mercy Academy for high school. I continued my education at Molloy College, where I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education(1-6) with Special Education in 2016 and my Master’s Degree in Special Education in 2019.

How long have you been a teacher:
I have been a teacher for five years.

Favorite Saint?
My favorite saint is St. Francis of Assisi. A favorite quote by St. Francis of Assisi is “Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Favorite Quote?
My favorite quote is “There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day.”

Favorite Book?
My favorite book is Wonder.

Favorite Verse?
My favorite bible verse is Matthew 19:26, “With God all things are possible.”
 

2021 - 2022 School Year

Welcome Students!
Welcome to 5th and 6th grade math! This year you will solve new challenges and discover how you can utilize what you learn in math in everyday life! This may include learning how multiplication is used while running a business, or how negative numbers are utilized while tracking the weather as the temperature dips below zero in Alaska! You will have opportunities to work with your classmates as you explore new strategies for problem solving and challenge each other through different review games. In math class we will use a combination of technology and different manipulatives to help visualize each problem and find the solution. We will also have the opportunity to learn not only indoors, but also outside on our beautiful school campus!

Message to Parents
Thank you for choosing to become part of the Our Lady of Guadalupe family! I look forward to getting to know each of you as we begin this adventure of opening this new school together! I am honored to be part of this school's mission as we continue to encourage this next generation of students to grow in faith, hope, and charity.

During this school year, we will be utilizing Google Classroom for classroom materials, assignments, and reminders. I will also be sending reminders and announcements through the Remind app. Each class’s individual Remind app code can be found on Google Classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to email me.