1. Please grab a packet on the bookshelf behind the purple couch
WELCOME SUPERHEROES
Please grab a packet on the bookshelf behind the purple couch

2. About Chris Wilson Philosophy We Are Human Intern = Candace Miller
Personal
Kathy (wife)
Sophi (daughter)
Barkley (dog)
Buddy (Cat)
Professional
9th year teaching
MS in Education
Elementary & Early Childhood
eMINTS
Philosophy
Relationships
High expectations builds strong students
We Are Human
Intern = Candace Miller

3. About Candace Miller Personal Professional Josh (husband)
Avery & Isla (daughters)
Bentley (dog)
Kiara & Q (cats)
Professional
BS in Education
Elementary & Middle School Social Studies

4. Communication ChrisWilson@NixaSchools.net 875-5606
Check website & often
Teacher Reach
SeeSaw

5. Flexible Seating Allows flexibility/movement in classroom
Brain-friendly (brain-based research)
Increases ability to focus
Sensory-friendly
Allows independence & decision-making in own learning

6. Absences Notify JTSD Office by 9 am Good attendance
Makes child’s life easier
Higher grades
Perfect Attendance means “Perfect”
Lessons are hands-on & interactive.
Difficult to make up
It’s just not the same

7. Dismissal Changes Always notify the office! Also notify me if …
Night before
Early in the day
Ms. Elliott’s story

8. School Schedule Day Begins = 8:30 am Dismissal = 3:25 pm
Friday dismissal = 2:30 pm
Early dismissal – 12:30 pm

9. Snacks & Water Bottles Water bottles Snacks Must have lids
1 snack in the am
1 snack in the pm
Need to conform to district health policy
Cannot eat all day

10. At-Home Visits
Consider At-Home visit for Parent Teacher Conferences

11. Chromebooks Information at End of August
Mandatory meeting announced after
Wish list: sticky notes, highlighters, extra pencils, linen or cotton scented wax, hanitizer, Wal Mart gift cards for special celebrations and science supplies, composition notebooks, sugarfree gum,

12. Parent To Do List Complete online survey for me
Information about you and your student
Helps me get to know you
Fill out Candace’s internship permission form
Wish list: sticky notes, highlighters, extra pencils, linen or cotton scented wax, hanitizer, Wal Mart gift cards for special celebrations and science supplies, composition notebooks, sugarfree gum,

13. Supplies In Drawer Required Optional
2 pencils (only)
1 expo marker
1 highlighter
Folders
Journals
Colored pencils
Ruler
Ear buds
Wish list: sticky notes, highlighters, extra pencils, linen or cotton scented wax, hanitizer, Wal Mart gift cards for special celebrations and science supplies, composition notebooks, sugarfree gum,
Please put the rest of your supplies in the bins on the tables around the room.

14. Q & A