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 Library

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 3-6 Required Teacher Workday (Agosto 3-6 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

August 7 Teacher Workday (Agosto 7 Día laboral para maestros)

August 10 First Day of School (Agosto 10 Primer dia de escuela)

September 7 Holiday (Septiembre 7 Feriado)

September 16 Early Release (Septiembre 16 Salida temprana)

October 9 End of 1st Quarter (Octubre 9 Fin del período de calificación)

October 12 Required Teacher Workday (Octubre 12 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

October 28 Early Release (Octubre 28 Salida temprana)

November 11 Holiday (Noviembre 11 Feriado)

November 25 Annual Leave (Noviembre 25 Licencia anual)

November 26-27 Holiday (Noviembre 26-27 Feriado)

December 18 End of 2nd Quarter/Early Release (Diciembre 18 Salida temprana/Fin del período de calificación)

December 21 Teacher Workday (Diciembre 21 Día laboral para maestros)

December 22, 28-31 Annual Leave (Diciembre 22, 28-31 Licencia anual)

December 23-25 Holiday (Diciembre 23-25 Feriado)

December 28-31 Annual Lave (Diciembre 28-31 Licencia anual)

January 1 Holiday (Enero 1 Feriado)

January 4-5 Required Teacher Workday (Enero 4-5 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

January 18 Holiday (Enero 18 Feriado)

February 3 Early Release Febrero 3 Salida temprana

February 15 Required Teacher Workday (Febrero 15 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

March 11 End of 3rd Quarter (Marzo 11 Fin del período de calificación)

March 12 Required Teacher Workday (Marzo 12 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

March 26 Teacher Workday (Marzo 26 Día laboral para maestros)

March 29 Holiday (Marzo 29 Feriado)

March 30-April 2 Annual Leave (Marzo 30-Abril 2 Licencia anual)

April 28 Early Release (Abril 28 Salida temprana)

May 21 Last Day of School/Early Release (Mayo 21 Último día de colegio/Salida temprana)

May 24 Required Teacher Workday (Mayo 24 Día laboral para maestros obligatorio)

May 25-27 Teacher Workday (Mayo 25-27 Día laboral para maestros)

May 31 Holiday (Mayo 31 Feriado)

Make-Up Days: October 12, December 21, January 5, February 15, March 12, March 26

Días de Recuperación: Octubre 12, Diciembre 21, Enero 5, Febrero 15, Marzo 12, Marzo 26. Los días de recuperación no se pueden utilizar en el orden indicado.

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