Heidi Kindle
3rd Grade Team
Hello Wildcats! I am excited to be a part of the McKeel family for my 12th year. This is my 23rd year teaching 3rd grade. I am the 25-26 Yearbook Advisor and Third Grade Team Leader. I am happy to represent McKeel Academy Central, as the 21-22 Teacher of the Year. Also, I was named in the Top 25 Teachers in the nation by nominations through Get Your Teach On. It was an unforgettable experience. I spent the first 11 years teaching at Sikes Elementary, then came to McKeel to continue my teaching career. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development Pre-K-3rd grade at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. I then moved to Florida to pursue my teaching career. Also, I have my Master's Degree in K-12 Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. I have my ESOL, Reading K-12, and Athletic Coaching Endorsements. I absolutely love teaching and am focused in making learning fun while creating a hands-on learning environment in the classroom.
Specials and Lunch Schedule
9:15-9:55 is our Specials - Art is on Wednesdays and PE is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please make sure to wear the appropriate shoes for PE.
11:20-11:45 - Lunch
Music - Wednesdays from 10:00-10:40
Library - Thursdays from 10:05-10:35 - Please remember to bring your library book back every Thursday.
Spanish - Mondays from 10:05-10:35 *Mrs. Zamora will come to our classroom.
Recess - 2:00-2:15 Everyday
Important Daily Reminders
*Remember that your child may bring a healthy snack each day and is encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle daily.
*Our classroom can sometimes get pretty cold, so your child may choose to bring a small blanket to keep in our room. You may want to send them with a jacket/hoodie (MAC or solid navy) each day as well.
*Please make sure you have labeled your child's name on all of their personal items including backpacks, jackets, blankets, water bottles and lunch boxes.
*Don't forget to have your child read at least 20 minutes every day!
Important Dates to Remember
First Semester Important Dates:
Aug. 5: Student Orientation
Aug. 7: First Day of School
Aug. 8: House Day (We are Altruist! Wear Red Shirts)
Sept. 1: No School (Labor Day)
Oct. 9: End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 13: (Monday): No School for McKeel
Oct. 21: Report Cards
Nov. 11th: Veteran's Day (McKeel is OPEN for students)
Nov. 24-28: Fall Break (No school)
Dec. 19: End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester (Last day before Winter Break)
Dec. 22-Jan. 5: Winter Break *Kids return Jan. 6th
