Heidi Kindle
3rd Grade Team
Hello Wildcats! I am excited to be a part of the McKeel family for my 11th year. This is my 22nd year teaching 3rd grade. I am the 24-25 Yearbook Advisory 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 and Reading K-12 Endorsement too. 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
8:40-9:20 is our Specials - Art is on Tuesdays and PE is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please make sure to wear the appropriate shoes for PE.
11:29-11:54 - Lunch
Music - Fridays from 12:40-1:20
Library - Tuesdays from 12:50-1:20 - Please remember to bring your library book back every Tuesday.
Spanish - Wednesdays from 12:50-1:20 *Mrs. Zamora will come to our classroom.
Recess - 12:30-12:45 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. 9: House Day (We are Altruist! Wear Red Shirts)
Sept. 2: No School (Labor Day)
Oct. 9: End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 18 & 21 (Friday and Monday): No School for McKeel BOTH Days
Oct. 29: Report Cards
Nov. 22-29: Fall Break (No school FRIDAY TO FRIDAY)
Dec. 19: End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester (Last day before Winter Break)
Dec. 20-Jan. 6: Winter Break
