Meet the 2nd Grade Team at GHES!
Get to know the dedicated 2nd grade team at GHES, including Mrs. Baham, Ms. Bermudez, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Moschner, and Mr. Muzzy. Each teacher brings a unique background and passion for education to create a supportive learning environment for your child. Contact the team to provide essential information for the upcoming school year.
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Welcome to 2nd GRADE
TO DO Please contact our 2nd grade team via text at: (727) 835-6814 or email at: eclark@pasco.k12.fl.us Please include: * primary caregiver s name * best contact # for primary caregiver * student s name * how student is getting home (bus, car, biker, walker) * yes/no to internet access at home * yes/no about whether or not you have access to a distance learning device at home
Mrs. Baham I graduated from Tennessee Technological University (TTU) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. I have a daughter currently taking nursing courses at Saint Petersburg College, and my son, a recent high school graduate is still deciding. I ve been teaching for 23 years (17 were in Tennessee). I have two fur babies! Things I enjoy include: dancing, floating in the pool, and enjoying a large bowl of cheese dip and chips!
Ms. Bermudez I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor s in Agricultural Education and Communications- Go Gators! This is my first year teaching! I am super excited to enter the world of second grade! I have an adorable cat named Macaroni & Cheese- Mac for short. I grew up in Pasco County and graduated from Hudson High School. I love board games!
Mrs. Foster I graduated from Clearwater Christian College My husband and I rescue animals, so we have a lot of pets! I ve been teaching for 8 years. My favorite hobby is painting cartoon characters and animals. I especially love painting and sketching people's pets for art shows.
Mrs. Moschner I graduated from USF with a Bachelor s in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am also certified in Art Education K-12. I am married to a Math Teacher! We have a son and a daughter AND two beautiful granddaughters! This will be my 20th year teaching in the classroom! I love collecting children s books, crafting, and cooking!
Mr. Muzzy I graduated from USFSP, Go Bulls!, with a Bachelor s in Elementary Education. I have four amazing children. One daughter and there sons. I have been teaching for 5 years. This will be my 4th year here at GHES> My objective is to help nurture and assist the students with meeting their full potential academically, emotionally, and socially. I promise I will do my best for your child.
Mrs. Seti I graduated from the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) with a Bachelor s in Art History and a Master s in Elementary Education I have one son (he just started law school!!) I ve been teaching for 23 years in Pasco County. I love my grand dog Bella. She is the best Chihuahua!! Glitter is the best invention EVER!!
Mrs. Smith I have a Bachelor s degree in Early Education and a Master s Degree in ESOL. I have been teaching for 16 years in early education. I was born in the Bronx, New York, and moved to New Jersey with my husband. I have been married for 34 years and we have a daughter and a son. I have two cats which I have learned to love. When I was younger, I had a pet monkey. I love, love, reading all different books from a variety of genres.
Our Mission Our mission is to foster a culture of collective responsibility to achieve desired academic and behavioral performance outcomes for ALL GATORS!
Our Contact Information Kimberly Baham, ELA/Social Studies kbaham@pasco.k12.fl.us, (727) 378-2505 Victoria Bermudez vbermude@pasco.k12.fl.us, (727) 401- 4202 Erika Foster, MSOL eclark@pasco.k12.fl.us, (727) 835-6814 Jack Muzzy, Math/Science jmuzzy@pasco.k12.fl.us, (813) 778-5503 Betsey Seti, Math/Science eradford@pasco.k12.fl.us, (727) 314-3493 Violet Smith, ELA/Social Studies vismith@pasco.k12.fl.us, (813) 778-5479 Colleen Moschner, ESE teacher cmoschne@pasco.k12.fl.us, (727) 859-7093
From 1st grade to 2nd Just like last year, we will be using Gator Binders and planners daily. Students will be getting 1 stamp this year for everyday you demonstrate how to be a Great Gator! Planners are available from school for $3.50. All 2nd Grade classrooms are on the 2nd floor! Friday is Spirit Day. Buy your Gator shirt for $10! Both online and campus students will be learning through Canvas with their teachers simultaneously.
Important places at GHES: Classrooms Mrs. Baham: Room 2-227 Ms. Bermudez: Room 2-219 Mrs. Foster: Room 2-218 (online) Mr. Muzzy: Room 2-221 Mrs. Seti: 2-226 Mrs. Smith: 2-222
Important places at GHES: Front Desk
Important places at GHES: Cafeteria
Reading In ELA, students will be working on individualized Power Goals (at their current color level), with the expectation of reaching the 2R or higher IRLA level by the end of the year.
Writing Students will be working on 3 different forms of writing this year (informational, opinion, and narrative). They will be working through the writing process with many tasks that accompany the whole group reading. The more chances that students have to write, in all subject areas, the better readers they become! K. Baham, 2020
Foundational Language Students will be working on the 7 syllable patterns for one and two syllable words. Students will be working on learning all of the 1R and 2R tricky words. Phonics skills will include: short/long vowels, blends, digraphs, compound words, diphthongs, affixes, -r controlled words, and consonant +le endings.
Math In Math, students are going to be using the Eureka math series, and will focusing on adding and subtracting through 1,000.
Science Students will be doing exciting, informative, hands-on science labs. Students will learning about the world around them; observing matter, plants, life cycles, and weather.
Social Studies Students will be learning about the world around them, as well as their own community! In addition, they will be working on topics including: the 1st Americans, Discovering America, Citizenship, and Supply/Demand.
Homework We encourage all students to read on a nightly basis!
Supplies $3.50 Student Planner (sold at school) 3 Primary-ruled, 100 sheets Composition book Daily #2 pencils 5 Pocket folders with prongs Crayons/Colored pencils Skinny Expo dry erase markers Glue sticks Pink erasers Scissors Zippered pencil pouch Earbuds or headphones Wish List: Tissues Baby wipes Hand Sanitizer Gallon, sandwich, snack Ziploc bags
Daily Schedule 9:35: Arrival and breakfast Until 10am: Morning Meeting 10 -11:30: ELA or Math 11:30 -12: IRLA or Science/SS (if specialized, classes will switch at noon) 12 -12:30: IRLA or Science/SS 12:30 -12:50: Recess 12:50 - 1:20: Lunch 1:20 - 2:50: ELA or Math 2:55: Specials 3:35: Daily Reflection 4:00: Dismissal begins
Arrival/Dismissal If your student is a walker or a biker, please leave/meet them outside our gate and west of Paige Dr. Students need to stay in the car until a GHES employee releases them. Students will be entering from both side of the building this year! Dismissal times 4:00 bikers 4:03 car riders 4:05 walkers 4:08 bus riders
Gator School Family Our job is to keep you safe. Your job is to help keep it safe...Let s keep all of our Gators healthy!
myPascoconnect Families need to make sure to set up their account on the Parent Portal. This is where you will find your students information about assessments and report cards. Students will find out their teacher assignment on 8/20/2020 at http://mypascoconnect.pasco.k12.fl.us If you need your pin #, please call the front office at 727 774-7700
Remember Please make sure that all students arrive at school at 9:35 am with their masks on! Please make sure that all students know how they are getting home. Make sure you have filled out all lunch forms, bring money, or have a lunch from home. Please check the Parent Portal so that your child knows who their homeroom teacher is this year. Drop off any medications in the clinic.
