Classes start at 9:00 am each day on Teams.

Here is an overview of learning for this week.

https://fusd-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/edward_mertens_fresnounified_org/EfDyu9yw2IRGvFDXwmVU--8BJbrfdttLuIsyKhfcm6hrEA?e=UsMaP9

Hello Baird Family! My name is Elly Alvarado. I was born and raised in Sanger, California. I graduated from Sanger High School and Fresno State University. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart and have three daughters together. I have a goldendoodle dog named Roxy who is my best friend and constant companion. My favorite hobbies are walking my dog, working out with my girlfriends, spending time with my kids, and being in the outdoors enjoying the sunshine, cool breezes, and watching nature. I enjoy eating Thai food, pizza, and my mothers-in-law ‘s homecooked Mexican food. I love teaching 5^th grade students because I believe it is the MAGICAL year where they learn to become independent and find their own voice, yet still love to give hugs!

Intro Video: https://flipgrid.com/s/c6e431f859f0

Class Website:

http://baird5thgradesocialstudies.weebly.com/

"Hello! I teach 5th grade science at Baird Middle School. I live with a lot of animals: dogs, cats, and parakeets; I love them all! I like to swim, hike in Yosemite and at the San Joaquin River, and read in my spare time. I also keep a vegetable garden in the spring and summer. I'm very passionate about science and am an amateur naturalist."

Intro Video: https://www.loom.com/share/2d30a29fb5764bd38a9b944c06b6c381

Class Website:

http://baird5thgradescience.weebly.com/

Mr. Karian is your 5th grade math teacher.

Hi everyone. I'm going to tell you a little about me so you know who I am. I was born and raised in Fresno. I went to Malloch and Gibson Elementary schools, Tenaya Middle School, and Bullard High School. I left Fresno for six years to go to college in Southern California. I graduated from UC Irvine with my BA in psychology, and from Pepperdine University with my MA in psychology. I came back to Fresno after college and married my college sweetheart. Soon after we got married I started teaching for Fresno Unified. I've been teaching for 24 years. My wife and I have three kids who are all either in college or beyond now. I love teaching math and hope that you find it fun and interesting this year. When I'm not teaching, I love to do jigsaw puzzles, hike in the mountains, listen to music, and hang out with my family. GO BAIRD!!!

Intro Video: https://flipgrid.com/s/3eb3ce685865

Class Website:

http://baird5thgrademath.weebly.com/

Mr. Luna is your 5th grade Physical Education and Health teacher.

Hola!! I was born and raised in Fresno by immigrants from Mexico.. I have four brothers and two daughters. I enjoy watching sports and participating in physical activities. My hobbies are playing sports and video games, reading, spending time with my dog, and pretty much anything that involves being outdoors. I also love traveling and eating just about any ethnic food. I love teaching and have been doing it for a little over 20 years.

Intro Video: https://flipgrid.com/s/47b1b3f6ba38

Class Website:

http://baird5thpe.weebly.com/

5th graders!! Just like you, I attended Baird for middle school. I am so happy to be your English teacher and will do what it takes to make sure you leave my class reading and writing in a way that helps you achieve your goals.

I believe the ultimate goal of literacy is absolute freedom.

I was born in San Clemente, California, near camp Pendleton. After a few years in Quantico, Virginia, my family settled down in Fresno where I attended Fresno schools.

When I'm not at school, I enjoy playing board games and video games with friends including Monopoly, Pandemic, and Pokemon Go. I try to get up to the High Sierras as often as possible and run the Adventure Club at Baird. I have recently taken an interest in Virtual Reality games and even Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Intro Video: https://flipgrid.com/s/b166c42e0153

Class Website:

https://fusd.sharepoint.com/sites/MrMertens2020-2021

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