Teachers

K. Jones, 2nd Grade Teacher

Audra Goodman-5th

Greetings 5th grade seniors and parents!! We are quickly approaching the halfway point. RN Harris' proficiency goal for all subjects is 85%. To meet this goal we need your help in ensuring students come to class prepared. This includes having all materials such as: pencils, notebooks, textbooks/workbooks, high lighters, and paper. We are going into 3rd nine weeks and supplies need to be replenished. In order to prepare our "seniors" for middle school it is important that they bring their agenda book home and back to school each day. The agenda books are an excellent way to communicate with your child's teacher. It is also a great way to keep up with homework assignments, field trips, early release, DPS tests, and Eagle Bucks. Please note that your child should always be a Soaring Eagle. If their bucks are below $17.00 please speak with them concerning Soaring Eagle behavior. It is very important that students are reading 30 minutes nightly and getting their reading logs signed . In addition to homework it is important that students review a subject and strategy each night. This will provide them with much needed review for the End Of Grade Test in science, math, and reading.

Xantippe Townsend-4th

 

Natasha Norins 5th

We are preparing diligently for the End of Grade tests. Please be sure to sign your child's agenda, and look for special dates listed. The EOG's begin May 20th. Each minute in school should be focused and rigorous, which means all students should show SOARing actions and behaviors. The end of the year is exciting for our 5th graders, but much more work is still in store for us. If you are looking for specialized samples of this year's EOG here is a link to the NC DPI site of accountability: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms If you have questions feel free to email me at natasha.norins@dpsnc.net

Tracy Avery 3rd

Welcome to Mr. Avery's third grade web page, where our motto this year is "Success Is Hanging On"!! So come on in, look around, and "push it to the limit" because working together we CAN accomplish ANYTHING!!!!!

Mary Harris 3rd

Hello! My name is Mary Harris. I will be your son or daughters 3rd grade teacher for the 2011-2012 school year. This will be my third year at RN Harris. I really enjoyed my 2 years at this wonderful school and I am looking forward to starting year three. I have always wanted to be a teacher. When I was in elementary school, we had a career day. This was a day where we dressed up as what we wanted to be when we grew up. I wore a dress with an A+ button with a book and pencil in my hand. I have been inspired by many teachers and was pushed through my entire academic career to be better and more successful. I graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh. I earned my Bachelors Degree in child development and a K-6 license. I enjoy music, art and just about anything that involves teaching. I am excited and anxious to begin working with your children. I plan to not only watch them grow as students, but also grow with them. We are going to have a great time in this classroom and I hope that all of you can participate in the growth of the children and this class. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I really look forward to getting to know you and your children.

Cocoe Craig 3rd

Welcome Back, Its 2013! I am so excited to get the students prepared for 2nd grade. During the remainder of this quarter and the school year many factors will play an important part in our childs' education. A few reminders: 1) Read daily and record the books on the reading log:(check homework folder) 2) Check agenda for homework/spelling and communication from me 3) Communicate by signing the agenda book that the student has completed the work. (If you have any questions please communicate using the parent section of the agenda book) 4) Ask your child daily about what they are learning in school. 5) Remind students to stay on task throughout the school day and rememeber to SOAR (Show self-control, Offer Peer Support, Actively Listen and Learn, Respect Everyone.) This is key to students learning and retaining as much as possible during instructional time.

Carol Landreth 2nd

This week we will continue working on their African American History Projects for the month of February. Students will also be reading and learning about Immigration. Students will be completing Durham Public Schools Math Task Assessments, and we will learn about Vowels (oo, ew, ue, and ui), along with Adverbs, Fact & Opinion, and Context Clues. Our Math Facts focus for the week will be (+9) (-9). ***REMINDER: This Thursday, February 23rd, will be our Black History Program Presentation Night at School! Come on out! ***** "SOARING TO HIGHER HEIGHTS!"

Kirtina Jones 2nd

We are off to a SUPER START to our brand new school year! These Second Graders are eager to learn and SOAR like EAGLES! (Estamos fuera un SUPER empezar a nuestro nuevo año escolar! Estos estudiantes de segundo grado están ansiosos por aprender y volar como águilas!)

Genelle Harrell 1st

Welcome Ms. Harrell and Ms. Parker's SHINING STARS! Hello and welcome to all of my first graders and parents! My name is Genelle Harrell. I have one son who also attends R.N. Harris and he is an excited and proud 5th grader. I received my undergraduate degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Aggie Pride!) and my master's degree in literacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tarheels!). I am looking forward to working with your child this year. We have lots of fun and exciting things to learn. Please feel free to contact me via written notes, phone messages or email. My email address is genelle.harrell@dpsnc.net. Let's get a headstart in READING so all students can be successful.... Parents, please help your child build their comprehension skills. This is a very important part of the reading process. The students in our class are excellent readers but as the stories become more challenging, remembering key points, the sequence of the stories as well as understanding what the story is all about, also becomes more challenging. Please note that students who can read a story must also be able to retell the story before moving to the next level. When you practice comprehension activities at home try the following ideas: 1. have your child close the book and retell the story from beginning to end 2. allow your child to rewrite the story in their own words 3. write key points from the story on strips of paper and ask your child to put the sentences in order (sequence) Please remind students the importance of class attendance, focusing during lessons and completing their work to the best of their ability. Lack of self control in the classroom doesn't only compromise their learning, but the learning of their classmates as well. I look forward to working with you!

Daphane Sigman 1st

Welcome to Ms. Sigman's 1st Grade class of super S.T.A.R.S. This is a class where students and teachers take academic responsibility for success (S.T.A.R.S.)! We are rocking and rolling with one vision: Pushing it to the limit!!! Success is possible if we work together as a team (students, parents and teachers). I'm looking forward to developing young minds for the 21st century and beyond.

Yosheka Gaisie 2nd

Let me begin by saying, welcome back. I am your child’s second grade teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. I am passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students. I hope to make this another astounding year because they just keep getting better and better! We’re stepping into a new school year and I look forward to working with you in this wonderful time in your child’s life.

Sherria Grubbs K

My name is Mrs. Grubbs and I am so excited to have your child in my kindergarten class! I am looking forward to a fun and exciting year filled with lots of learning!! Children are like flowers, when they are well taken care of they blossom beautifully. I am looking forward to us (parent & teacher) working together this school year so that our/your children can blossom!!

Kathy Carpenter K

Time is flying! We are half-way through the school year! Keep working hard! Remember to read each night, review all sight words and practice writing complete sentences with details. Parents, don't forget: permission slips and monies for the African Dance Field trip are due January 30. We will go on the trip February 10.

Patricia Moore-4th

Parents, Today was an awesome day in my classroom. Your children were great, ready to listen and learn. Thank you for sharing your children with me this year! Welcome back 4th graders! I hope you had a restful and relaxing summer. School is back in session and I hope you are ready for a terrific year of learning. My name is Mrs. Moore and I will be your teacher for the school year 2012-2013. I am a graduate of North Carolina Central University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Literature. We are going to have so much fun gathering information on different subjects and exploring new territories. I look forward to seeing you on Monday, August 27.

Our 5th grade parent Literacy Night has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 5:30 pm. We look forward to seeing parents and discussing ways to help your child continue to grow as a reader. We will also talk about the new Common Core Curriculum. Please check your child's agenda for the new sign up sheet. The 5th grade team is excited to have the opportunity to meet and talk with our parents.

Agnes Raynes Media Specialist

Parents, I have started using Edmodo, an educational social network community tool with 4th and 5th graders. They can write notes about educational subjects. In media class, we will do our class projects, quizzes and tests using Edmodo. Welcome Back, R.N. Harris Parents and Students This is Mrs. Agnes Raynes with a few notes from our Virtual Media Center: Many of you know that our new library is under construction and will open later this year. All of our books are in storage, so students cannot check out books. I have created a virtual library where students, teachers and parents can access online books and other resources. Students will be able to read ebooks by themselves and/or listen to others read to them. They may also do online activities to help them become better readers. Parents, I am encouraging you to go to Durham Public Library and sign you and your children up for library cards. It is free and it will allow your children to check out books, videos, music CD's, etc. There are many other free activities for your whole family at the public library: children story hour in English and Spanish, video game competitions, drawing classes, holiday craft classes, etc. On Early Release days, the library has activities that your students can do. They have adult computer classes, science activities and so may other free special programs. There is a Durham Public Library near your home and you can also visit the main library downtown off of Roxboro road. Media classes will be held in the computer lab until the media center is ready. I am excited that I will be able to help the students explore the many resources that are on the internet and will teach them how to use it. I ask that you explain to your child the importance of taking good care of the computers. Students who do not follow proper operating procedures will lose some computer time. I'm looking forward to a great year! Thanks,

Toya Chinfloo-Dance

Our Black History program- SPOTLIGHT ON BROADWAY was another great success due to our talented RN Harris students and supportive parents and teachers. We are now gearing up for the final production for the school year-CORE KNOWLEDGE FESTIVAL on May 5, 2012. The Dance program will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate the NATIONAL DANCE WEEK in APRIL 2012. One of the events is the upcoming spring break trip to KINGS DOMINION Saturday, APRIL 14, 2012. Performers fees are $36.99. Observers fees are $32.99. Parents, family members and / or students of RN Harris. Performer fees and observer fees due March 16, 2012. Bus cost will be posted at a later time. Student who are members of FLIGHT please refer to the FLIGHT CALENDAR UPDATES to view our community events, performances and costumes .

Monica Suarez-Art

Congratulations to our students listed below for their artwork on Exhibit at State Employees Credit Union (SECU) on 504 S. Duke Street. Please stop by and enjoy the exhibit between now and December 9th. Marylin Marroquin Kindergarten WC/crayon Resist Lines Kimberly Rincon-Reyes Kindergarten WC/crayon Resist Lines Sanaiya Benttley Kindergarten WC/crayon Resist Lines Shaila Salvador-Trejo Kindergarten WC/crayon Resist Lines Blas Diaz Kindergarten Freeform Shape Person Collage Jaqueline Peña Kindergarten Geometric Shape Person Collage Andre Arnold 1st Grade Prehistoric style Cave Art Brian Soriano 1st Grade Prehistoric style Cave Art Ashley Morales-Campos 1st Grade Prehistoric style Cave Art Adriana Muñiz-Flores 1st Grade Prehistoric style Cave Art Masai Taylor 2nd Grade Chinese Style Landscape Scroll Kanesha Daniels 2nd Grade Chinese Style Landscape Scroll Anthony Diaz 3rd Grade Paper Mosaic “Honduras Flag” Roberto Luna 3rd Grade Paper Mosaic “Brazilian Flag” Jose Hernandez-Vela 3rd Grade Paper Mosaic “Pumpkin” Nikayla Shackleford 3rd Grade Paper Mosaic “Heart” Asha Chinfloo 4th Grade Illuminated Letter “Q” Tyquez Cox-Eubanks 4th Grade Illuminated Letter “T” Nehemiah Archibald 4th Grade Illuminated Letter “N” Tanisha Powell 4th Grade Illuminated Letter “P” Karvell Oliver 5th Grade Contour Drawing “Love & Peace” Gregg Shaw 5th Grade Contour Drawing “No Guns” Ashonna Slade 5th Grade Contour Drawing “No Smoking” Toriyon Jones 5th Grade Concentric Contour Drawing “Star”

Elizabeth Vick-Music Notes

Our upcoming performance will be on Thursday February 23, 2012. All grades will participate. Please have your student meet their teacher at 5:45 in the designated area. The show will start at 6:30 pm. Costumes: Kindergarten: blue jeans and a solid color top. First grade: Boys dress like tinman, scarecrow or lion. Girls dress like Dorothy Second grade: Dress in clothes that represent a career. Third grade: Girls long wide skirts with aprons and a plain top with head scarves. Fourth grade: African attire for boys and girls. Fifth grade: Girls dresses and flat shoes to dance in. Boys wear dress pants and a collared shirt or suit. This years program is showcasing musical productions inspired by the African American culture. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU TURN IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIP SO WE KNOW THAT YOUR CHILD IS PERFORMING.

Rena Armwood-P.E.

Hi R.N. Harris parents and students! This week in P.E. K-2 will be focusing on flexibilty and manipulating a beanbag. In healthful living, Kindergarten will discuss personal responsibility for actions and possessions. First Grade will discuss symptoms of sickness and measures for getting well. Second Grade will interpret the feelings of others and how to respond when angry or sad. Third - Fifth will be participating in Quick Draw which is a fitness activity and will be introduced to basketball skills such as dribbling and passing. In healthful living third - fifth will develop skits to demonstrate negative (distress) and positive (eustress) stress situations. Please check the file below to see what day your child has PE class. Remember must wear tennis shoes, if you do not have any please let me know. Thank You, Miss Armwood

Dabney Hopkins-EC

Monday, January 23, 2012 ACCELERATED READER is finally going to be kicked off by the end of January! The exciting thing about this online program is that it will allow both parents and teachers to better monitor the independent reading of their students. Stay tuned for information that will coming to you soon about how to log in to the Accelerated Reader program. ALSO, report cards will be going home on Monday, January 30. Please expect to see a progress report about progress on current IEP goals that will be enclosed with the report card. Notify me if you do not receive it. Thanks!

Bonnie Boisvert-Pre K

Welcome to Pre-K at RN Harris! I'm excited and ready to begin this wild adventure of learning with your children during the 2011-2012 school year. I'm honored to be your child's second teacher (you being first of course!). This will my my 5th year teaching Pre-Kindergarten at RN Harris, after working / teaching in South Africa and a couple of other counties in NC for 4 years after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill (GO HEELS!!). I look forward to working with you to make this a wonderfully successful year!! You may contact me any time by emailing me at bonnie.boisvert@dpsnc.net

Melissa Hill-ESL

 

Ann Bauer-Strings

Now on the R. N. Harris Strings website, find information on how to make a fine bow hold. Continue to check here for links to great listening resources and local concert information to enrich your child's learning experience.

Denise McIntosh, Literacy

This folder will have hints about how to help your student to become a better reader.

Mandi Lewandowski K

We are now ending the second quarter, we are finsihing our MClass and Math assessments. Parents you need to really continue to work on the sight words with your children. You should also be reading with your children every night.

P. Williams AIG

Teacher: Mrs. Patricia Williams School: R.N. Harris Integrated Arts/ Core Knowledge Magnet School Class: Academically/Intellectually Gifted Dear Parents, Welcome Back! I eagerly anticipate a wonderful school year with you and your child. Thank you for entering this partnership with me to make this a spectacular year. We will be exploring carefully selected, challenging works of literature from various times, cultures, and genres. Students will research issues relevant to their own lives and make interdisciplinary connections. In the area of mathematics, my goal is to help your child grow in his or her ability to communicate as a mathematician and in the process become a better problem solver. Parents can encourage their children to be interested in learning. Concepts, skills, and activities that are being learned at school need to be reinforced, reviewed, and discussed at home regularly. As a parent or guardian, your involvement in your child's education is the most important factor in your child's success in school. We will come to school each day prepared to teach and learn together.

C. Robinson-EC

 

Emily Modlin-EC