6A Social Studies

Who is Mr. Mantes?

What are we going to learn in this unit?
How am I graded?
What do I have for homework?
What should be in my binder?
What are we going to do this week?
What are we going to learn this year?
What supplies do I need for class?
Who is Mr. Mantes?

 
Date of Birth
 
26 December 1974, Pasay City, Philippines
 
Trivia
  • My parents are Luis and Soledad
  • I have three brothers: Gerard, Jon, and Ben (a third grade teacher)
  • I was born on St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)
  • I live in New Jersey
  • I am of Filipino/Spanish decent
 
 

Profile
 
Favorite non-teaching activity: I am a Mixed Martial Artist (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, muay-Thai, Boxing, and Submission Wrestling)
 
What I like about teaching: I get to go to to school and be a sixth grader everyday!
 
Favorite book: Got Fight? by Forrest Griffin
 
Favorite food: sandwiches (especially fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, and balsamic vinegar)
 
Favorite television shows: Entourage, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and How I Met Your Mother
 
Favorite movies: ...The Parent Trap (the one with Lindsay Lohan), Elf, and Corky Romano... they won the Academy Award for best movies ever made.
 
Favorite song:  Hands Down by Dashboard Confessionals
 
Favorite teams: Manchester United, Mets, and Knicks
 
Summer plans: I lifeguard with David Hasselhoff in Baywatch.
 
In 5 years: I plan to fulfill my true calling and become an international super-model/secret agent man.
 
Most inspirational person: Neil Patrick Harris

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Me and my good friend Tiki!

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My good friend Derek Jeter says, "When I have a problem, I ask for help.  You should too!"

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Brooke Burke says, "Nothing worth having ever comes easy.  I worked hard to win Dancing with the Stars.  You can accomplish anything by working hard!"

Office hours:  Monday-Thursday 7:45-8:10
Office location:  Room 287
Office Phone Number:  (973)378-7660
E-Mail Address:  rmantes@somsd.k12.nj.us