Fourth Grade with Ms. Huynh (2020-21)In 2020-21, Mia Huynh teaches fourth grade and is assisted by Amy Glogovac.
The material below is provided to give you some basic information about the class. For overall information about Pacific School's plans for 2020-21, please go here. Welcome to 4th grade with Ms. Huynh! (pdf version)
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Ms. Amy Glogovac
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Hello everyone!
Warmest welcome families! While the ending of the 2019-20 school year was somewhat of a whirlwind, it was also a once in a life time opportunity to slow down and appreciate the ‘little’ things in life and for all of us to learn and adapt to new challenges! Thanks to the ongoing incredible advancements of technology, I learnt how to maintain a connection with my children and families without being in the same room as them. With all that being said, here we are preparing for the new year - I’m VERY excited to start a new year with you all, students & families in whatever form it may take. In class, distance, or a combination of both. My classroom builds the foundations for a more community-based, family focused learning and growing experience for everyone. Throughout my time at Pacific I have formed beautiful friendships with families and unforgettable bonds with students. I am so excited for you and your child/ren to be a part of my class and can’t wait to start this learning journey with you!
Commitment to my class:
I’ll be there for your child and you and support our class in navigating through these interesting times
Foster a safe, positive & happy environment that promotes learning and discovery
Build resilience through problem solving, decision making and emotional awareness and regulation
Main key learning area focuses:
A little bit about me:
I am a proud Australian with a Vietnamese background. I moved to Santa Cruz two years ago with my partner from Queensland, Australia. My partner James was presented with an incredible once in a life time opportunity to work in the mountain bike industry. We picked up our life and decided to embark on a new adventure. Two years, two houses and two cars later, we now have a gorgeous fur baby named Pookie and live in the beautiful Capitola/Pleasure Point area.
I graduated with my Bachelors in Elementary Education specializing in Inclusive Education at Queensland University of Technology. This is my second-year teaching at Pacific Elementary School. Before that, I taught at two different schools where I was a fourth-grade teacher and a literacy support teacher. A part from teaching at Pacific I enjoy contributing to the school by writing the school newsletter each week and volunteering in a variety of school projects and committees.
I strive to build and maintain a happy, positive and inclusive environment for all students in my class. To do this, the most important thing for me is to build a mutually trusting and respectful relationship with each of my students. Listening and talking with them, understanding the pace of learning they are comfortable with and presenting challenging opportunities for growth. My job is to help your child discover and learn.
I believe in structure, routines and consistency – as I think it’s beneficial for all students and myself to know what to expect. Personally, I thrive in an environment that has structure mixed in with a little bit of craziness and spontaneousness – after all, 2020 has taught me if not all of us that life can throw surprises your way when you least expect it.
As a class, it is most important for all of our students and families to be respectful of each other and show kindness and empathy towards one another.
Contact information:
Please feel free to contact me if you ever need anything. I will try my best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: mhuynh @ pacificesd.org
Amy Glogovac's email: aglogovac @ pacificesd.org
Warmest welcome families! While the ending of the 2019-20 school year was somewhat of a whirlwind, it was also a once in a life time opportunity to slow down and appreciate the ‘little’ things in life and for all of us to learn and adapt to new challenges! Thanks to the ongoing incredible advancements of technology, I learnt how to maintain a connection with my children and families without being in the same room as them. With all that being said, here we are preparing for the new year - I’m VERY excited to start a new year with you all, students & families in whatever form it may take. In class, distance, or a combination of both. My classroom builds the foundations for a more community-based, family focused learning and growing experience for everyone. Throughout my time at Pacific I have formed beautiful friendships with families and unforgettable bonds with students. I am so excited for you and your child/ren to be a part of my class and can’t wait to start this learning journey with you!
Commitment to my class:
I’ll be there for your child and you and support our class in navigating through these interesting times
Foster a safe, positive & happy environment that promotes learning and discovery
Build resilience through problem solving, decision making and emotional awareness and regulation
Main key learning area focuses:
- Language Arts: writing, reading & speaking
- Mathematics
- Science & STEM
- Social Studies: History & Geography
- The Arts: Visual Arts
A little bit about me:
I am a proud Australian with a Vietnamese background. I moved to Santa Cruz two years ago with my partner from Queensland, Australia. My partner James was presented with an incredible once in a life time opportunity to work in the mountain bike industry. We picked up our life and decided to embark on a new adventure. Two years, two houses and two cars later, we now have a gorgeous fur baby named Pookie and live in the beautiful Capitola/Pleasure Point area.
I graduated with my Bachelors in Elementary Education specializing in Inclusive Education at Queensland University of Technology. This is my second-year teaching at Pacific Elementary School. Before that, I taught at two different schools where I was a fourth-grade teacher and a literacy support teacher. A part from teaching at Pacific I enjoy contributing to the school by writing the school newsletter each week and volunteering in a variety of school projects and committees.
I strive to build and maintain a happy, positive and inclusive environment for all students in my class. To do this, the most important thing for me is to build a mutually trusting and respectful relationship with each of my students. Listening and talking with them, understanding the pace of learning they are comfortable with and presenting challenging opportunities for growth. My job is to help your child discover and learn.
I believe in structure, routines and consistency – as I think it’s beneficial for all students and myself to know what to expect. Personally, I thrive in an environment that has structure mixed in with a little bit of craziness and spontaneousness – after all, 2020 has taught me if not all of us that life can throw surprises your way when you least expect it.
As a class, it is most important for all of our students and families to be respectful of each other and show kindness and empathy towards one another.
Contact information:
Please feel free to contact me if you ever need anything. I will try my best to get back to you as soon as possible.
Email: mhuynh @ pacificesd.org
Amy Glogovac's email: aglogovac @ pacificesd.org