Mrs. Howard


Hi, My name is Debbie Howard. I have been teaching in Colchester for many years and I love working with students and parents in this district. I have taught straight second grade and multi-age first and second. There are many things I enjoy about teaching but some of my favorite parts of the day are "Morning Meeting", Literacy Block (reading and writing), and teaching math problem solving. Another role for me at UMS is helping with professional development activities related to literacy. I love reading!! A typical day in our classroom would go like this: 8:30 Morning Jobs 8:45 Specials(Mon.-Music; Tues.-Library; Wed.-P.E.; Thurs.-Art; Fri.-P.E.) 9:30-9:40 Snack Time 9:40-10:00 Morning Meeting 10:00-11:00 Math 11:00-11:50 Writing Workshop 11:55-12:35 Lunch and recess 12:35 Quiet Time (students finish work or read quietly for 10 minutes) 12:45-1:45 Reading Workshop 1:45-2:00 Pack up and Shake break 2:00-2:30 SWR (spelling and word study time) 2:30 Theme Studies 3:00 Dismissal I have parent volunteers that help out with reading, math, and ELF. I really appreciate their help and the extra support is key to the success of many students in my classroom. If you are available at the time I have reading or math, please contact me and we'll try to work out a good time for you to come in and help. I have parent volunteers doing activities such as reading with students, playing math or reading games, or practicing math facts. I hope the information you find here will be helpful!
Here is information on how to contact me. You will find me at school from about 7:30 AM until about 3:30(unless I have a meeting). The phone number at school is 264-5959. If you call and I am in class, leave a message with the secretary and I'll call you back as soon as I can. If you send a note with your child, I try to get back to you the same day if at all possible.

Here are some terrific websites for your family to enjoy!! www.aplusmath.com www.starfall.com http://nationalgeographic.com/kids/ http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ www.scholastic.com www.funbrain.com The first site has math games and help with math homework. The second site has great stories that can be read on the computer! If you know of some terrific educational websites for children, please let me know and I can add to this list!