Meet the Teacher

Melissa Barefoot

Melissa Barefoot

Phone: 910-897-8353 ext. 309

Email: mbarefoot@harnett.k12.nc.us

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Elementary Education from Campbell University

2nd Grade Teacher

Hello and welcome to Second Grade! I am excited to begin my 22nd year of teaching. I am from this wonderful town and live here with my husband and three children. I love reading, spending time with my family, watching movies, and traveling.  My wish is for this to be a productive and successful school year.

Daily Schedule

7:45 - 8:30 Arrival & Morning Work

8:30 - 9:15 Enhancements

9:15 - 9:20 Bathroom Break 

9:20 -9:50 Benchmark Advance: Phonics/Word Study

9:50-10:10 Read Aloud

10:10 -10:50 Buzz Time

10:50-10:55 Bathroom/Prepare for Lunch

10:55-11:20 Lunch (Line A/ Table A)

11:20-11:30 Bathroom

11:30-12:30 Math

12:30-1:00 Benchmark Advance: Reading Comprehension

1:00-1:30 Benchmark Advance:  Small Group

1:30-2:00 Recess/Snack

2:00-2:05 Bathroom/Water Break

2:05-2:35 Writing

2:35-2:55 Content

2:55- 3:30 Pack up/Dismissal

CarPool – 3:00

Bus Riders – 3:10

Google Classroom

Students will use Google Classroom on a regular basis during class. Teachers will provide students with a "Join" code or a link to join through student email accounts.  For security purposes, codes are only shared with currently enrolled students. Students, please remember that you will need to log into your Google account with your school username (XXXXX@harnettstudents.org) and password (your PowerSchool #). 

Class News

Have a great summer!

Homework

Homework will include at least 20 minutes of independent reading each night.  There is a reading log in your child's homework folder to record minutes read.  Reading logs will be collected at the end of each month. 

Nightly homework will include a spelling activity each night, Monday through Thursday.  Homework will be collected daily and a spelling test will be given at the end of the week.

Please check your child's homework folder each night for additional assignments that need to be completed.  

Supply List

  • 1 Pencil pouch (no boxes please)

  • 4 Dry erase markers

  • 2 Plastic folders with pockets/prongs

  • Scissors

  • Glue sticks (at least 6)

  • 24 Pencils

  • 4 Composition notebooks

  • 1 Box of crayons

  • 1 Box of markers

  • 2 Highlighters

  • 2 Packs wide ruled loose leaf paper

  • Pencil top erasers

  • Book bag (no rolling book bags)

  • Earbuds/Headphones

  • Cardstock

  • Sheet protectors

  • Sticky Notes

  • 3 Boxes of Kleenex

  • 2 Lysol wipes

  • Zip-loc bags (sandwich or gallon size)

Optional

  • Copy paper

  • Small prizes for prize box

  • Individually wrapped candy

  • Stickers

  • EXTRA: Crayons, Scissors, Glue Sticks, and Kleenex

Policies & Procedures

Class Rules and Policies

In our class, we work toward positive reinforcement.   Students will earn points on Class Dojo, that will allow them to get rewards.  

1.  Respect yourself and others.

2.  Follow specific directions.

3.  Be responsible.

4.  Walk quietly in the halls.

5.  Do your best to complete all work. 

Parents will be notified of unwanted behaviors by phone calls, notes sent home, and Class Dojo.

Attendance

If your child is absent please send a note within 3 days, or it is considered unexcused.  The tardy bell rings at 8:25.  If your child is not here by this time or does not have an excuse note, it is considered an unexcused tardy.

Useful Links

NC Curriculum Standards

Click HERE to view the K-12 Standards, Curriculum, and Instruction.