Welcome to Mrs. Templeton's First Grade Tree Frogs!

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Mrs. Templeton's Tree Frogs

There is so much going on in our class! Please be on the lookout for weekly emails about our class. 

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Mrs. Cari Templeton

Grade: First Grade 

Email:   c.templeton@lpjusd.us

Room: 9

Office Hours: By Appointment, please email Mrs. Templeton 

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About Mrs. Templeton

Hello, I'm Cari Templeton and I'm so excited to be teaching First Grade at Loma Prieta Elementary this year.

 I've been working in our wonderful school district in one position or another for over fifteen years.  Before that, I taught in the Saratoga school district and, before that, in Missoula, Montana. I'm excited to teach first grade this year as we embark on a learning journey that will help students develop a greater sense of responsibility for one another, and a strong sense of community. Students will gain independence and confidence as readers and writers, develop and nurture a love of learning, and learn to take risks and make mistakes. Your student will grow socially, emotionally and intellectually this year. I am looking forward to getting to know your student!

 I grew up in Minnesota, then moved to Montana, and finally moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains, where my family and I have enjoyed this mountain community for the last 20+ years. Both of my children went to Loma and CTE. My daughter, Lindsay, is attending Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. My son, Reid, is working for the Hyalite Fire Department in Bozeman, MT.

Class Pets

Merle

Merle (aka Merle Haggard)

Halfmoon Betta Fish

Floyd had his first year in the classroom last year and he is excited about coming back to the classroom this year.

Betta Facts:

Life span: 2-5 years

Type: Halfmoon Betta Fish - known for their large flowing fins.

Bob and Lily Pad

Aquatic Frogs 

Bob and Lily Pad had a great summer and are looking forward to showing off for you this fall. Five years ago, we got these frogs as tadpoles. They can be difficult to tell apart, but Bob has a cloudy eye. Bob and Lily Pad are excited to be a part of our classroom again this year.

Here is a little info about our Aquatic Frogs:

Our class frogs are Pipidae frogs, which in nature originally come from South America and Africa. However, our class frogs have never been to Africa or South America. Our tadpoles were born in Brooksville, Florida and then were shipped to us. Adult female aquatic frogs are larger than the males. I think we have two female frogs but their sizes seem to change so we will have to keep an eye on them. These frogs also continue to grow throughout their lifetimes... so the older the frog - the bigger the frog. The average lifespan of our frogs is 5 years.