Dear Students,
My name is Mrs.Hurt. I am married to a wonderful man and have three awesome kids! Rylee goes to Willard High School, Emma goes to Willard Middle School, and Linken is a 4th grader here at Orchard Hills. We have a dog named Peanut and enjoy our neighbors cows that live right behind our fence. We enjoy taking walks, riding bikes, reading, and baking goodies to give to friends and neighbors. We LOVE OU football and are avid OKC Thunder fans! I am so excited to be teaching 2nd grade and learning with you! I can't wait to hear all about YOU!!! We have so many fun things planned...let's get started!
See ya soon,
Mrs. Hurt
Dear Parents,
We will be using cooperative learning structures in our classroom this year. This is not group work, but simply a way to ensure the engagement of every student to promote social skills and academic success. Your child will be working with a partner and/or group multiple times throughout the school day. The structures will be fun and may sometimes feel or seem like a game, however be assured that there will be a distinct, intentional purpose for every activity. Cooperative learning has a proven track record and I am confident we will see social and academic gains by the end of 2nd grade.
Please contact me with questions or concerns at any time. I will be communicating weekly via newsletter and often through the Remind texting app. If I can help with anything at school, please let me know. I am here to partner with you to help your child learn in ways that are best for him or her. Working together, we will identify their strengths and needs quickly in effort to create a positive learning environment that will promote success in the classroom.
Happy New Year!!!
Melissa Hurt
2nd Grade Teacher
Orchard Hills Elementary
Willard, MO
My name is Mrs.Hurt. I am married to a wonderful man and have three awesome kids! Rylee goes to Willard High School, Emma goes to Willard Middle School, and Linken is a 4th grader here at Orchard Hills. We have a dog named Peanut and enjoy our neighbors cows that live right behind our fence. We enjoy taking walks, riding bikes, reading, and baking goodies to give to friends and neighbors. We LOVE OU football and are avid OKC Thunder fans! I am so excited to be teaching 2nd grade and learning with you! I can't wait to hear all about YOU!!! We have so many fun things planned...let's get started!
See ya soon,
Mrs. Hurt
Dear Parents,
We will be using cooperative learning structures in our classroom this year. This is not group work, but simply a way to ensure the engagement of every student to promote social skills and academic success. Your child will be working with a partner and/or group multiple times throughout the school day. The structures will be fun and may sometimes feel or seem like a game, however be assured that there will be a distinct, intentional purpose for every activity. Cooperative learning has a proven track record and I am confident we will see social and academic gains by the end of 2nd grade.
Please contact me with questions or concerns at any time. I will be communicating weekly via newsletter and often through the Remind texting app. If I can help with anything at school, please let me know. I am here to partner with you to help your child learn in ways that are best for him or her. Working together, we will identify their strengths and needs quickly in effort to create a positive learning environment that will promote success in the classroom.
Happy New Year!!!
Melissa Hurt
2nd Grade Teacher
Orchard Hills Elementary
Willard, MO