Calling All 2nd Graders!

I am so excited to meet each one of you at Open House. Our Open House is Wednesday, September 2 from 6:30-7:30. This will be a time to see our classroom, meet me, and also say hello to old and new friends. If you are unable to attend, I will send home your child's information the first day of school in a folder. Here is a suggested supply list for 2nd graders.

•  4 pack of EXPO Whiteboard Markers
• 3 Large Glue Sticks
• 1 Sturdy Two-Pocket Homework Folder
• 1 Package of Washable Markers
• 1 or more Packages of 3”x3” Sticky Notes

The following are items that we use a lot in our classroom. If you would like to donate, please bring items to Open House or anytime to school.

• Kleenex
• Lysol wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Ziploc bags (sandwich, snack, quart, and gallon)
• Peanut-free snacks 
• Post-It notes
• Cotton Balls
• Clothespins

Long-Term Substitute Introduction

I am happy to introduce my long-term substitute to you! Kristy Borgman will be my replacement from the time I deliver to the end of the school year. 

Hello Parents!

My name is Kristy Borgman and I will be your child’s teacher while Kristin is on maternity leave.  I am excited for this opportunity to learn and grow with your children. 

I graduated from Hope College with my degree in Education in 2012. A few short weeks after graduation I packed up my things to move to Virginia to work at a place called Jill’s House. Jill’s House is a respite home for children with disabilities. I absolutely loved the yearlong fellowship program at Jill’s House but I ultimately decided to move back home. I began working at Benjamin’s Hope in June of 2013 when they opened their doors to the first residents. I still work at Ben’s Hope on the weekends because of my love for the residents who live there. Last year I did a few long-term sub positions in Muskegon and West Ottawa school districts. I was hired at Park Elementary as a CI paraprofessional for the lower CI classroom. I then moved into the upper (3^rd-5^th) CI classroom teaching role while Anna Childress was on maternity leave from November until the beginning of March. I am so excited to come to Jamestown and teach your 2^nd graders. I will be shadowing Kristin a few times in the next few weeks and getting to know your children!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me throughout these coming weeks; my email is kborgma@hpseagles.net. 

Kristy Borgman

Read Your Heart Out

Read Your Heart Out Note

All the Right Type

We have been busy learning how to be fast and accurate typers. If your child would like to practice at home, here is the link. Please remind your child to stay on 'home row' and only practice the lessons that we have done at school.

All the Right Type Link

Christmas Spirit Week

Mitten Tree

Mitten Tree Note

Blue Ribbon Flag

This morning our school braved the cold to celebrate being a Blue Ribbon School. We had a representative from each grade level help raise the flag. We also heard from a teacher about why he thinks Jamestown is a Blue Ribbon school. Then, our class returned to our classroom and each student wrote about why they think that Jamestown is a Blue Ribbon school. Why do you think Jamestown is a Blue Ribbon school?