Welcome to Ms. Ortez's Teacher Page

I am a dedicated teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother who finds joy in helping others.  I believe deeply in the goodness within people and always strive to see the sliver lining in life.  Whether in the classroom, with my family, or in my community, I try to lead with kindness, positivity, and a willingness to go the extra mile.  I currently teach 6th grade ELA, Social Studies, and Leadership. 

Inspired by
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” … Walt Disney

College
I am an Arroyo High School Alumni! (local girl) I completed my Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.  I earned my Masters Degree in Education and my teaching credential from University of San Francisco.  Go Dons!

District Tools I Use 

Attendance  
I take attendance using Aeries. You can stay on top of attendance through the Aeries Family Portal or Aeries App

Report Cards
I use Aeries to generate report cards. Families can view report cards through the Aeries Family Portal.

Gradebook
I use the Aeries Gradebook so students and their parent-guardians can view grades through the Aeries Family Portal or Aeries App. 

Sangha Interactive App
I will be relying on the Sangha app to communicate with families in a protected, password-protected environment.  Please download the app and log in using the parent-guardian email that was used for enrollment or data confirmation.