Mrs. Gavin (Second Grade)
ABOUT ME…
I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades at a number of schools in the Chicago and Atlanta areas and am thrilled to have landed at Winfield Primary School in 2nd grade! I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University. I am currently taking college courses toward earning an ESL endorsement. I found my calling in teaching and feel it is a privilege to be able to spend my days with children helping to guide their learning and discoveries!
I live right here in Winfield with my husband Dan, and two children, Nathan (19) and Elise (17). Nathan is a sophomore at Iowa State University and Elise is a high school senior pondering what college is a good fit for her next year. Our 6 year old rescue dog Millie is also an important part of our family! We enjoy taking camping trips locally with friends and also to venture farther in the summers on family vacations to national parks for hiking and sightseeing. In my spare time I like to relax with family and friends, watch my kids’ sporting events and concerts, exercise, read, and be outside as much as possible!
SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Monday - P.E. from 9:15 - 9:57
Tuesday - Library from 9:15 - 9:45 and P.E. from 1:03 - 1:45
Wednesday - Art from 8:30 - 9:12
Thursday - P.E. from 9:15 - 9:57
Friday - Second Step from 9:15 - 9:45 and Music from 12:15 - 12:57
HOMEWORK ROUTINES
Nightly Homework:
- Reading: Students should read 15-20 minutes each night. This may include independent reading at the child's level, partner reading with an adult, or being read to.
- Spelling: Backpack Pages provide homework practice for spelling and fluency skills taught in the Word Work Book and Decodable Reader.
Monday Backpack Page – Spelling Words. Please complete the assignment and keep this page at home and continue practicing the words with your child all week.
Tuesday – Backpack Page – Fluency Practice. Take turns reading this story aloud with your child. Read it several times. Keep this page at home so you can continue helping your child practice fluency all week. Practice spelling words.
Wednesday – Backpack Page – Spelling Practice. Please have your child complete this page and send it back for teacher review. Practice spelling words.
Thursday – Backpack Page – Spelling Practice. Please have your child complete this page and send it back for teacher review. Practice spelling words.
Friday – Spelling Assessment.
- Math: A math practice sheet will come home in your child's folder most Mondays through Thursdays. These assignments are due the following day.
