Ms. Newton

Ms. Newton

1st Grade Team
kellynewton@mckeelschools.com

Hi Wildcats!!!

Welcome to Second Grade.

I am very excited to be a part of the MAC Second Grade team!



Let me tell you a little about me…


I graduated from Kathleen High School and then moved on to PSC, where I earned a Degree in Early Childhood Education and Management. Afterward, I continued my education and went to the University of South Florida where I earned my BS in Early Childhood. I now hold a teaching certification in Pre-K to 3rd grade.

I have been teaching for 20+ years with a passion for watching students grow throughout the years. My goal is to give each student the opportunity to grow to their maximum potential. I strive to make each student’s experience of school a fun and rewarding learning adventure, giving them the foundation they will need for the next level of education. I will use technology, differentiated instruction, and hands on lessons as much as possible throughout the year to help meet all of my student's needs. I am looking forward to working with your family this year; it is going to be a great adventure.





Homework 

See half sheet in homework folder. 

Reading: Read at least three times each week and log it in the reading log and on the homework page.

Writing: On the back of the homework page, write one thing about the story your read this week.

Spelling words: Do one activity from the list in the homework folders and log it on the homework page.

Math: Do the homework page. (Extra practice use IXL)

All homework is due on Friday

Snack 

We will have snack time each day. Your child is responsible to bring in their own snack each day. You are more than welcome to send in an extra snack that I can keep for students who forget. Examples of snacks you can bring are: pretzels, apples, cheese crackers, animal crackers, applesauce, carrots, fruit snacks/bars, pickles, and goldfish.

Daily Schedule 

Daily Schedule

8:00 – 8:25 – Morning Work

8:25 – 8:55 – MAC

8:55 – 9:20 – Morning Work - Bathroom

9:20 – 9:43 – Spelling and Grammar 

9:43 – 10:23 – Specials (PE – M, T, W, F and Music – TH)

10:23 – 10:55 – Reading Whole Group

10:55 – 11:32 – Reading Small Groups 

11:32 – 11:57 – Lunch

11:57 – 12:30 – Writing

12:30 – 1:00 – Math Whole Group

1:00 – 1:30 – Math Small Groups

1:30 – 2:00 – Science/Social Studies

2:00  - 2:15 – Recess 

2:15 – 2:25 – Bathroom and water 

2:25 – 2:40 - Snack/Read Aloud

2:40 – 2:50 – Coding 

2:50 – 3:00 – Clean up and Pack up for dismissal 

Media – Thursday 1:15 – 1:45

Art – Friday 9:00 – 9:40 

Gifted – Th and F – 12:00 – 1:00

 

Upcoming events 


Mark Your Calendar
Monday, September 3rd: No School, Labor Day
Wednesday, September 12th: Picture Day (students must wear their uniform on this day)
Thursday, September 13th: Chick-fil-a Spirit Night, 5-8pm, North and South location
Friday, September 14th: Walk-a-Thon
Monday, September 17th: No School, Teacher Work Day
Friday, September 21st: All Pro Dad Meeting/Breakfast, 7:00-7:30am (cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 9th: PTO Family Night (Dinner, Open House, Book Fair)
Thursday, October 11th: Chick-fil-a Spirit Night, 5-8pm, North and South location
Friday, October 12th: End of 1st Grading Period
Monday, October 15th: No School for grades K-6, PreK in Session
Wednesday, October 17th: Picture Retakes
Friday, October 19th: All Pro Dad Meeting/Breakfast, 7:00-7:30am (cafeteria)
Thursday, October 25th: PTO Sponsored Skate Night
Friday, October 29th: Report Cards Distributed
Thursday, November 8th: Chick-fil-a Spirit Night, 5-8pm, North and South location
Friday, November 16th: All Pro Dad Meeting/Breakfast, 7:00-7:30am (cafeteria)
Monday, November 19th-23rd: No School, Fall Break
Thursday, December 6th: Christmas Parade
Thursday, December 20th: End of 2nd Grading Period/1st Semester
Friday, December 21st: No School for Grades K-6, PreK in Session
Monday, December 24th – Friday, January 3rd: No School, Winter Break
Monday, January 7th: Students Return from Winter Break


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