Phone: (812) 462-4497
Email: madeline.howes@vigoschools.org
Hello students and families!
My name is Madeline Howes, and this is my sixth year teaching kindergarten at DeVaney. I am from Terre Haute, and I graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College!
A few facts about me:
- I am one of four sisters, which is why family holds such an important place in my heart!
- I love running!
- I coach travel volleyball!
I am so ready to begin another year as a Dragon! Kindergarten is such an exciting year full of growth and memorable experiences. I am thrilled to have you as a part of our classroom this year, where I plan to bring many new ideas and activities. I hope to continue to create a structured, yet comfortable classroom environment where all will be encouraged to be the best student and friend they can be. I plan to create long-lasting, engaging learning experiences for my students everyday with the help of our wonderful K-Team.
Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30: Breakfast/Morning Tubs
8:30-8:45: Morning Meeting
8:45-9:45: Reading/ Writing Block
9:45-10:45: Literacy Stations
10:45-11:25: Lunch/ Recess
11:25-12:15: Read Aloud/ Science/ Social Studies
12:15-12:55: Specials
12:55-1:30: Whole Group Math
1:30-1:50: Math Stations
1:50-2:05: Recess
2:15-2:35: Calendar/ Snack/ Pack/ Dismissal
Our Encore Class Schedule
Monday- PE
Tuesday- Music
Wednesday- Art
Thursday- Library
Friday- Computer Lab
Classroom Rules
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be Safe
- Be Kind
Students Must:
- Treat everyone with kindness
- Always try your best
- Respect others while they are speaking
- Sit with pockets in chairs and on the rug
- Respect all areas of the classroom
- Follow all directions given by adults
- Make safe choices while at school
The following items do not need to be labeled with students’ names:
- 16 glue sticks
- 2 boxes of 24 pack of crayons
- 1 pack of pencils (plain yellow)
- 4 or more dry erase markers (colors are nice)
- a snack for the class (enough for 24)
The following items need to be labeled with students’ names:
- 3 ring plastic pencil holder that can go in a 3 prong folder (clear is nice)
- 1 pair of safety scissors
- 1 pencil box
- 1 primary composition notebook
- 1 box of washable markers (broad tip)
- 2 watercolor paint sets
- change of clothes with your child’s name on it in a gallon baggie
- large backpack
- framed family picture to display in the classroom
- headphones (not earbuds)
- reusable water bottle
Boys please bring:
- 1 package of napkins
- 1 box of quart-sized baggies
Girls please bring:
- 4 pack of playdoh
- 1 box of gallon-sized baggies
Optional:
- 1 container of disinfectant wipes
- 1 container of baby wipes
- small plastic cups
- colored cardstock
- 1 package of paper plates
