This is the first of many communications you will be receiving this year. I hope to enrich your child both academically and socially. Hopefully your child will emerge a more confident learner and possess unique leadership skills.
I would like to share some information about myself. I graduated from East Palestine High School and attended YSU. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education grades 1-8. I completed my Master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction from Ashland University. This is my 29th year at South Range, teaching Title 1, first grade and of course 2nd grade. I have a special love for children of all ages and am excited and privileged to be a part of your child’s 2nd grade experience. My husband John and I reside in the district. John is a local farmer and went to South Range. We have 2 children Isaac, age 24 and Isabella age 21. Isaac and Isabella graduated from South Range. I, along with my family are very proud to be a part of the South Range Family!
Our Schedule every day from 12:25-1:05; Monday: Music Tuesday: Library Wednesday: Art Thursday: Gym Friday: Music The Friday will rotate every 9 weeks; for example in the second 9 weeks Friday special will be Library.
Lunch:10:45-11:15
Recess: 11:20-11:45
The Elementary Handbook is a part of the Assignment Notebook and contains information related to our grading system and school rules.
Behavior Chart
We use a clip system for the behavior chart. The students have an opportunity to move their clip up for positive behavior or move their clip down for wrong choices that they have made. They begin the day on green.
Pink- Outstanding
Purple- Great Choices
Blue- Good Choices
Green- Ready to Learn
Yellow- Warning
Orange- Consequence (stay in for recess)
Red- Contact home and sent to the principal
If the student moved their clip down throughout the day because of a behavior issue (regardless if they move back up) a "Think Sheet" will be sent home. This is a letter that the child will write to you stating what they did and what they will do better next time. These will need to be signed and returned the following school day.
These are Our Classroom Rules:
Be honest and responsible
Listen and follow directions
Raise your hand to speak
Treat others with respect
Keep your area clean
Work hard and play safely
Be brave and try new things
Learn from your mistakes
Make thoughtful decisions
Do your best
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
If you need to contact me or have any questions or concerns, please send me a Class DoJo private message or call the Elementary Office at 330-549-5578. Also feel free to write me a note, attach it to your child's Assignment Book and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
My goal this year is to establish a positive classroom atmosphere. Your support and cooperation mean so much!
During the first few weeks we will be discussing and modeling classroom rulese and establishing classroom routines. This year will be a focus on Social Emotional Learning along side our academic learning.
This will help students recoginize emotions and develop social skills so they can exporess themselves effectively and work productively.