Sunday, August 28, 2016

Week of August 29, 2016

Hello Families!  We had a great first full week of second grade!  The students are transitioning well into the rules and procedures of our classroom and building relationships.  I am looking forward to continuing our community building this week!

Important Dates:
8/31 College Colors Day
 Please wear the colors of your favorite college or university to support our
AVID program in grades 3-5.


 9/9 Hat Day, $1 donation will get you the chance to wear a hat to school all day. The proceeds go to our school's Walk for Life Team (Pretty in Pink at Pontiac)!


 9/15—22 Book Fair (Volunteers Needed!) If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mrs. Haltiwanger (Our media specialist) at 803-699-2700, ext. 81542.

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Week of August 22, 2016

Hi Families!  We had a great start to our school year last week.  We worked on building relationships and rules and procedures.  We are going to continue to work on these while we jump right into our second grade curriculum this week. I'm looking forward to spending the week continuing to get to know each student!

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Welcome to Second Grade!

Welcome to Mrs. Jackson's Class.  I am so excited to begin this year long journey with you!   We have so many exciting and fun things planned for you this year.   I would like to share a little about myself with you.  I have been married for 20 years to my husband Rusty and we have two boys, Nathan (5th grade) and Patrick (9th grade).  I enjoy spending time with friends and family, singing and dancing, and reading.
 I have lived in Columbia since I was 10.  I myself am a product of Richland 2 having attended North Springs Elementary, E.L. Wright Middle and Spring Valley High.  I graduated from Francis Marion University in 1995, and received National Board Certification in November 2015,  I feel as though teaching is my mission in life.  I love spending my days growing the minds of my students, building relationships with them, loving them unconditionally, and teaching them the importance of good citizenship.  My biggest downfall as an educator is the fact that I fall in love with my students every year, and find it super hard to let them go when our time together has come to an end.  When my previous students stop by to say hello it warms my heart.  My goal is to make a positive impression on the lives of the children I serve.  I look forward to all this year has to offer and learning and growing together.