Mountain View Elementary
8502 N. Pinery Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
Phone: (303) 387-8675
Fax: (303) 387-8676
Mountain View Elementary
8502 N. Pinery Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
Phone: (303) 387-8675
Fax: (303) 387-8676
Mrs.
Fitzsimmons
kfitzsimmons@dcsdk12.org
Hello! My name is Kyra Fitzsimmons, and I am a 2nd grade teacher at MVE. This will be my fourth year teaching at this wonderful school. I am so grateful to be a part of your child's life, and I can't wait to embark on our learning adventure together this year!
I’m originally from a large ranch in Wyoming. My husband, Justin, and I have been married for 15 years, and we have two wonderful children. George, our 6th grader, and Isla, our 4th grader, are silly and sweet, and growing up way too fast. In the fall and winter, you'll find us curled up watching football—go Broncos! In the summer, we love exploring our beautiful state or visiting family back in Wyoming. Some of my passions include cooking, paddle boarding, reading, traveling, gardening, and spending time with family.
Spring Break: March 17th-21st.
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Special: Music, Art, PE, Science
View back to school slideshow here.
LIBRARY: Fridays
We are in need of classroom snack donations if anyone is able. Thank you!!!
Schedule
8:50-9:05: Soft Start
9:05-9:20 Arrival/Morning Meeting
9:20-10:40: Math
10:40-11:00: Recess
11-11:15- Snack/Read Aloud
11:15-1:05: Literacy
1:05-1:55: Recess/Lunch
1:55-2:50: Writing/Social Studies
2:50-3:35: Specials
3:45: Dismissal
Behavior/Expectations
I believe kids are capable of incredible things and positive reinforcement brings out the best in all of us! My goal is for students to come to school excited for the day and ready to learn.
Homework
We will have homework M-Th. Students will be expected to read for 20 minutes. Students can read to an adult or older sibling.
Your student may occasionally bring home their math work from the day if they were unable to complete it in class due to behaviors. It will need to be completed, signed by a parent, and returned the next day.
Blue folders will go home on Thursdays with work we've completed that week. They will need to be returned Friday.
Dismissal
We will dismiss each day at 3:45. The office will close at 4. Students must be picked up on time. Students can be picked up at our classroom door at the back of the school (look for my name in the window), carpool, BASE or ride the bus. If the way your child is getting home changes, please notify both the office and myself. The office number is
(303) 387-8675.
The person picking up your child must have either their ID or the yellow card with your child's name on it. It is ok to have a picture of it as well.
What we're up to...
Reading goals:
-learn to read with fluent expression
-retell and paraphrase key concepts
-locate information on a map
-explain how graphics clarify a text
-use context clues
-continue studying idioms, hyperboles, similes, personification, and metaphors.
-authors purpose
-point of view
-Summarize and Synthesize informational and fictional text
-Explain how text structure contributes to authors purpose and meaning
-Build vocabulary using roots and affixes (-ly, -ion)
-Identify elements of opinion text
-Identify author's evidence and reason
Writing: Practice writing complete sentences, using proper grammar and punctuation.
Math: Topic 11