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Hi, I'm Mrs. Joefee Hazel Bigay!

Welcome to Our Classroom!

Hello, families!

My name is Mrs. Bigay, and I am excited to begin my second year at Pickett Elementary School as an Exceptional Children (EC) Teacher! I graduated from the Philippines with a degree in Special Education, and I am passionate about creating a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and capable of learning.

I am thrilled to begin another wonderful school year with our students and families. Each day, we will have opportunities to learn, explore, grow, and celebrate our progress. In our classroom, we believe that mistakes are a natural part of learning, kindness matters, and every student has unique strengths and abilities to share.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students can build confidence, develop new skills, and become more independent.

Parents and families, you are an important part of your child's educational journey. I look forward to building a strong partnership with you and working together to support your child's individual needs, growth, and success.

I am so excited for the year ahead and all the wonderful memories we will make together!

Welcome to our classroom! Let's make this a fantastic year of learning and growth! 🌟

Classroom / Grade-Level Expectations

Be Kind

Be Safe

Be Ready to Learn

Follow Directions

Take Care of Our Classroom

Homework

Practice Tracing/Writing

Reading with Family

Resources

Unique Learning System

Important Dates

August 6-8 Required Teacher Workday

August 9:  Optional Teacher Workday

August 12:  First Day of School

September 2:  Holiday

September 20:   Early Release Day

October 10:   Early Release Day/End of Marking Period

October 11:   Required Teacher Workday

November 5:   Election Day

November 5:  Optional Teacher Workday

November 11:  Holiday

November 25-26: Optional Teacher Workday

November 27: Annual Leave Day

November 28-29:  Holiday

December 20: End of Marking Period/Early Release Day

December 23, 27, 30,31:   Annual Leave Day

December 24, 25, 26 :   Holiday

January 1 :   Holiday

January 2-3:   Required Teacher Workday

January 20:    Holiday

January 21:    Required Teacher Workday

February 17:  Required Teacher Workday

March 6:  Early Release Day/End of Marking Period

March 7: Optional Teacher Workday

March 10-14:   Annual Leave Day

April 11:   Early Release Day

April 18 : Holiday

April 21: Optional Teacher Workday

May 26:  Holiday

May 29:  Last Day of School/Early Release Day

May 30:   Required Teacher Workday

June 2:  Optional Teacher Workday

Daily Schedule

7:05 - 8:00

Arrival / Breakfast / Morning Work

8:00 - 8:30

Morning Meeting

8:30 - 9:40

Reading / Science and Social Studies Integration

9:40 - 9:55

Snacks / Bathroom Break

9:55 - 10:45

Encore

10:55 - 11:15

Lunch

11:20 - 12:00

Goals / IEP Data Collection

12:00 - 12:15

Bathroom Break

12:15 - 1:15

Math / Science and Social Studies Integration

1:15 - 1:35

Recess

1:35 - 2:10

Goals / IEP Data Collection

2:15

Dismissal