I am starting my tenth year teaching at Ada Vista, and taught a semester of high school in southwest Virginia prior to teaching at Ada Vista.  I have a bachelor's degree from Aquinas College, where I received a Spanish, Bilingual Spanish and Elementary Education endorsement.  I completed my master's degree at Grand Valley State University, in the area of instruction and curriculum, with an emphasis on differentiated instruction.  I have a wonderful husband, Dan, a kindergartner here at AV, Evelyn, and a 2 year old daughter, Adelaide.   I enjoy hanging out with my family and playing with Evie and Addie, along with running, reading, drinking coffee and watching movies.  I am very excited about another great school year!  I will be teaching all subjects to my students except English, which will be taught by Srta. Zainea.  Srta. Zainea's students will receive their math instruction from me.  

I am very excited to implement some new learning from this summer, and help students take ownership of their learning, while creating a comfortable classroom environment to grow, make mistakes and learn - all while building their competence in the Spanish language!
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Meet Sra. Contreras!
Adriana Contreras comes to us from Bogota, Colombia. Sra. Contreras has a daughter who is 9 years old and a son that is 14 years old. Both children also attend FHPS. Sra. Contreras has a degree in Psychology and some of her hobbies include reading, spending time with her family, and she enjoys exercising and playing sports.

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Specials Schedule

Monday:  Culture, Learning Center
Tuesday: Music/Gym
Thursday: Art
Friday: Music/Gym

Specials (except Learning Center) are from 10:25-11:25.  

Don't Forget!

• Please fill out the link to the Family information sheet sent in the welcome letter, or found here!
• The first day of school is August 27!
• The school day goes from 8:05-3:10.  Students who aren't in their seat at 8:05 are marked tardy.  The doors open to students at 7:55.

Check out the weekly newsletter for the most up-to-date information about important upcoming dates!
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