Transcript Welcome to Kindergarten - Barren County School District

North Jackson
Elementary
Welcome
to
Kindergarten
2014-2015
All About Mrs. Bunch
• I have been teaching for 11 years and have been a
part of three different school systems. I taught at
North Metcalfe Elementary for 2 years and then
moved closer to home to Highland Elementary for 7
years. This is my second year at North Jackson. I
have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and Third
Grade and this year I am thrilled to be teaching
Second Grade again. NJE is the place to be!
• I graduated from Glasgow High School in 2000 and
then began seeking my degree in Science as an
Elementary Teacher at Western Kentucky University.
• I have been married for 11 years to Joey Bunch and
we have three wonderful children: Mason, 8, Jaycee,
6 and Bailee, 2 . The fun never stops!!
All About Mrs. Strode
• I have been teaching for 7 years within the Barren
County School District. This is my 4th year teaching
at North Jackson Elementary. I have previously
taught at Eastern Elementary. I have taught first,
third, and fourth grade and this will be my first
year teaching second grade. I am very excited
about starting a new adventure.
• I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary
Education from Western Kentucky University in
2007. I also have a Master’s Degree in Library
Media which I received in 2011.
• I have been married to my husband, Tim, for 9
years. We have two children: Ian, 3 and Lidia, 2. I
also have a step-son, Noah, who is 14.
All About Mrs. Clemmons
• This is my 11th year teaching in Barren County. I
taught first grade for six years at Hiseville before
moving to North Jackson. This will be my 5th year at
NJE and third year teaching 2nd grade. I love
teaching 2nd. It is so much fun!
• I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary
Education from Western Kentucky University.
• My husband, Jon Michael, and I have 3 wonderful
and precious kiddos, whom I love to the moon and
back. You will learn and hear all about them this
year. They are a mess, and I love to share their
funny stories with my class kiddos.
All About Mrs. Hiser
• I have taught second grade for one year at Park City
Elementary and was an Instructional Assistant for 10
years prior to teaching. This will be my first year
teaching at North Jackson. I can not wait to start my
journey as an NJE Jaguar.
• I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Science from
Western Governor’s University in 2011. I plan to
pursue my Master’s Degree in the near future.
• I have been married to my husband, Jeff, for 15
years. We have two energetic children: Abigail, 7
and J.W., 2. We enjoy riding horses as a family.
General NJE Info
School Hours & Attendance
• Drop-off at the gym doors begin at 6:30 a.m.
• All students who plan to eat breakfast need to
arrive by 7:20 and report to the cafeteria. After
breakfast, students will report to the gym for
morning meeting.
• The tardy bell rings at 7:30.
• If your child misses a day of school, please send a
doctor’s excuse or note. You are allowed 6 parent
notes throughout the year.
• An absence without a note will be marked
unexcused.
Visiting North Jackson
• As a safety precaution, anytime you visit NJE, you
MUST check in at the front desk with a picture I.D.
and wear your visitor’s badge at all times.
• You are welcome to come and eat lunch with your
child any day! If you bring outside food items, they
must be in a generic container (no McDonald’s bags,
etc.).
• We no longer allow students to select a friend to eat
with at lunch. This is a new site base policy. No
exceptions!
Afternoon Dismissal
• If your child’s after school routine changes,
notify us ASAP via a note in the folder/email
or call to the office by 1:45p.m. We cannot
take your child’s “word of mouth” that
his/her routine will be changed.
• NJE offers after school childcare from
dismissal time until 5:30 p.m. (MondayFriday).
• Several clubs and activities will also be
available after school through the 21st
Century Program (JAG Academy) until 5:00
p.m. (Monday –Thursday).
Welcome to
nd
2 Grade!
Reading & Math
• We use SRA Reading Mastery and Reading Street.
Students will be flexibly grouped as they were in
kindergarten and first grade. These groups will be
changed as needed based on student performance.
• In level 3 of SRA, students will read the text and answer
comprehension questions . It is very important for
students to review the questions and go back and find
the correct answer in his/her book after they read the
story. The table of contents is a great resource and helps
students look back at previous stories to answer the
questions.
• Reading Street focuses more on author’s purpose, genres,
grammar, and critical thinking skills.
• We use Saxon Math and supplement this program with
other hands-on activities.
Homework
• Homework is extremely important in 2nd grade.
Students will receive a homework grade 2-3 times each
week.
• PLEASE check your child’s folder each night for
homework and notes. Review your child’s homework
before placing it in his/her folder to be returned to
school.
• In reading, your child will need to read their assigned
story and answer questions aloud.
• Students will have math homework Monday, Tuesday,
and Thursday.
• Your child will record his/her assignments in their
agenda each day.
Folders & Agendas
• Every day your child will bring home a binder and
an agenda notebook.
• The binder will contain 3 colored folders: green for
homeroom and important notes, yellow for reading
homework, and red for math homework. There is
also a zipper pouch for money.
• PLEASE check all 3 folders each night. Please
discard any papers that your child does not need.
• Be sure to check the folders carefully the first few
days of school. We will be sending home LOTS of
important papers that need to be signed and
returned!
• In 2nd grade, students are introduced to agendas.
Agendas are used to document behavior choices
and homework assignments. Your child’s agenda
will need to be reviewed and signed each night.
Behavior Management
• This year we will be using a clip chart. This
system allows students to move their clip up
for good choices or down for bad choices.
This also allows students having a “bad
morning” to correct their behavior before
dismissal.
• Your child will record his/her color on a
calendar, which is in the green homeroom
folder. Behavioral concerns will be
communicated individually on an as needed
basis.
Student Leaders
• Each week, we will select a child
alphabetically to be our “student leader.”
He/she will assume various
responsibilities within the classroom.
• In addition to this, each student will have
a leadership role in his/her classroom.
Students will “apply” for these jobs each
nine weeks.
Reading
Challenge
School and Class W.I.G.
• All NJE students will have a common WIG
(Wildly Important Goal) which will state:
All students will read for a total of 60
minutes outside of school each week.
• There will be a weekly recording sheet
provided.
• The 60 minutes will include their assigned
stories.
• Monthly parties and prizes will be held for
students who reach their goal. Random
prizes will be given throughout the
month.
Grades
• We will start introducing students to
recorded grades this year.
• We will take grades in reading, math and
spelling at least 2-3 times per week. These
grades will be documented and averaged
each midterm and 9 weeks.
• This is another reason why it is so
important to review reading questions
and math homework each night.
Our students need…
• prizes
• Pencils (No mechanical pencils, please!)
• Tissues
*Please take a peek at our Owl
Tree.
Miscellaneous Information
• If your child would like to purchase snack at
school, he/she may bring money. Students
are responsible for keeping up with their
own money. Your child may also bring a
snack from home.
• If you would like to send food to our class
for a birthday party or other classroom
celebration, the food must be store bought
and/or pre-packaged.
• The Family Resource Center is available if
your child should need any extra clothing
due to an accident. Please wash and return
this clothing.
Communication
• Email is the easiest way to reach us.
[email protected]
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• Notes can be placed in the zipper pouch of your child’s
folder.
• You may call the front office at 629-2300 if you would
like to leave your child’s teacher a message.
• We will also use the Remind 101 system to
communicate reminders with parents through text
messaging.