1. Crossroads Elementary 2014-2015 Thank you for coming!

2. Schooling: Campbell County Schools Northern Kentucky University (Bachelor’s Degree) completed in 2002 Northern Kentucky University (Master’s Degree in Reading and Writing) completed in 2005 Northern Kentucky University (Rank I in Instructional Leadership) completed in 2010 Teaching Experience: 6 years at A.D. Owens in Newport teaching grades 1, 2, and 3 This is my 7 th year at Crossroads teaching 2 nd grade

3. Personal: Family: Rob Bowling (husband), Madison Bowling (7 year old daughter), Lilly Bowling (3 year old daughter), Stan and Donna Ritter (parents), 2 sisters, 1 brother Activities/Hobbies- spending time with family and friends, baking, walking

4. I believe: I believe every child can learn and I will do whatever it takes to help your child make progress. I believe parents and teachers working together can have a huge impact on a child’s learning.

5. Morning News8:30-8:40 Centers 8:40-9:40 Special Area9:40-10:30 Guided Reading 10:30-11:30 Writing11:30-12:05 Lunch12:05-12:30 Recess12:35-12:45 Math12:45-2:30 Science/Social Studies2:30-3:00 End of Day Wrap-up3:00-3:20

6. Monday-Music Tuesday-P.E. (WEAR GYM SHOES) Wednesday-Library Thursday-Art Friday- Dance or Drama

7. Spelling - Homework sheet will be sent home weekly Math Home-links- Home-links = homework!! You will usually see one worksheet page with questions focusing on the skill taught that day. Reading Log- 15 minutes of reading each night is required. Parent signature is also required.

8. CHAMPs and LOBSTER Chart CHAMPs - a set of expectations all the kids in the school must follow COYOTES- (see behavior calendar) C- prize box, pebble in the jar, sticker O- pebble in the jar, sticker Y- sticker O- smiley face on behavior calendar T- warning – Think about behavior E- teacher choice (5 minutes of recess, etc.) S- Note home

9. Calls home- both encouragement and discipline Newsletter- monthly with reminders, field trips, and content that will be covered Website Telephone- (859)441-9174 ext. 124 Email- stefanie.bowling@campbell.kyschools.us

10. FISH folder- F amily I nvolvement S tarts H ere Behavior calendar Homework (bring back to school) Notes to sign (bring back to school) Flyers, lunch menu (keep at home) Please put notes in back to school side of folder and remind your child that you’re sending it with them.

11. Please complete a volunteer form in the office!!! The school does not allow you to go on any field trips or come into our classroom to work with kids unless this is completed. Volunteer in our Classroom!

12. We would love to celebrate your child’s birthday! Don’t forget to remind me when the big day is! The snack must be healthy! (see blue “Healthy Snacks” paper or the list inside your child’s assignment book)

13. for taking the time to attend Open House! I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!