1. Welcome, Students, Parents, and Guardians!
Mrs. Jennifer Curtis

2. Learn About Our Class The teacher Class goals and community
Subjects and schedule
Homework and field trips
Tardiness
Supplies and snacks
Getting help
Questions? Raise your hand, please.

3. My Family
Mike husband
Dylan and Ben sons
Buddy pet

4. Hobbies/Interests
Snow skiing
Reading
Scrapbooking
Basketball
Baseball

5. Get to Know Me My experience My background 18 years 1st grade
5th grade
2nd grade
Bristol, TN
University of Tennessee, B.S.
East Tennessee State University, MAT

6. Communication My email: jennifer.curtis@hck12.net
My phone:
Web site: hck12.net

7. Class Goals Learn new skills Discover new interests Make new friends
Have fun and support each other

8. Classroom Community
Our classroom rules help us get along with each other:
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be on time.
Be prepared.

9. Science and Social Studies
Class Subjects
Reading and Writing
Math
Science and Social Studies
Music and Art
Computer
Physical Education
Guidance

10. Mrs. Curtis’ Classroom Schedule 2015 - 2016 7:55 – 8:00 Welcome/Unpack
8:00 – 10:10
ELA (Reading, Writing, Grammar)
10:10 – 10:50
RTI
11:00 – 11:50
Related Arts
11:55 -12:25
Lunch and Bathroom
12:25 – 1:45
Math
1:45 - 1:50
Pack Up/Clean Room
1:50 – 2:15
Computer lab
2:15 - 2:45
Recess
2:55
Early Bus Riders Dismissed
3:00
Car & Bus Riders Dismissed
Mrs. Curtis’ Classroom
Schedule

11. Reading
Every night
Fiction
Non-Fiction

12. Writing Narrative – Tell a story
Opinion – How you feel about something
Expository – Explain how to do something

13. Math Addition and Subtraction (1-digit up to 4-digits) Place Value
Measurement (Time, Money, Length)
Geometry

14. Science and Social Studies
Mostly embedded in reading series New Social Studies Standards

15. Homework Read every night 20 minutes Weekly Homework Packet
Receive on Monday
Due on Friday morning

16. Field Trips & Special Events
Farm Day - September
Warriors Path
Barter Theatre
Laurel Run – VHS R.A.I.N. Club (Earth Day)
Marty Silver will visit us!
Two Parties – Christmas 12/17 & Easter 3/24

17. Our School Is Peanut Free
Please do not send peanut products for snacks, lunches, or special treats.
Thank you for keeping all our kids safe!

18. Tardy/Early Dismissal/Absence
School starts at 8:00 A.M.
Running late? Check in at the school office before coming to class.
Please consult HCS Elementary Handbook regarding “Parent Notes” and “Truancy”.

19. Supplies Bring these items each day Don’t bring these items
Blue Folder
Reading Book
Healthy Snack
Water Bottles
Electronic Devices
Toys except on “Toy Day”
Expensive things
PARENTS – Please know what your child puts in backpack everyday

20. Resources
Library – Bring books to school every week so you can check out new ones.
Computer Lab – Ear buds/Ear phones
Teacher’s Assistant
Parent Volunteers

21. Parents
TRANSPORTATION – Your child will be sent home each day according to what you choose today. Policy will not allow me to do any different unless I have a note from home which your child will turn into me first thing in the mornings.
EMERGENCY CARD – Please keep phone numbers up to date.

22. Please return the following as soon as possible:
GREEN EMERGENCY CARD – Complete both front and back sides please.
“Transportation Information” Sheet
Free/Reduced Lunch forms regardless of your income
“Approved Medication Form”
“Hawkins County Schools - Compact Between Home and School”
“Hawkins County Schools Elementary Handbook Pages 3 & 4
Dental Packet
“Parent Volunteer” Sheet
“ ” Sheet
“Early Dismissal Plan” for Inclement Weather
“Welcome 2nd Grade Parents!” Sheet

23. I am really looking forward to working with you and your child this year! Questions?

24. Let’s Have a Great Year Together!