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hepleraI am so excited to be your child's second grade teacher and to be joining the White Oak family! I have been teaching for seventeen years. I taught 12 years in Pine Tree and 5 years in Flower Mound. I received my Bachelors in Education from The University of North Texas. I just got married this past Saturday to Scott. He is a coach in Gladewater. Together we have 5 awesome kids. My oldest Trey is a 2015 graduate of Pine Tree. He lives in San Antonio and is attending college there while working at Jimmy John's. Bryce is 15 and is a sophomore at Pine Tree High School. He plays baseball and is on the high school fishing team. Kalyn is 10 and is also joining the White Oak family. She enjoys dancing, softball, and shopping with mom! I also have 2 wonderful step daughters. Rylie is 16 is a junior at Kilgore High School, she plays varsity volleyball and soccer. Kamryn is 12 and also attends school in Kilgore. She enjoys volleyball, soccer, and tennis. I also have a sweet 11 year old black lab named Harley and 2 cats, Nola and Storm. I am looking forward to an awesome year with your kiddo. Information You Might Want To Know: Birthday - November 16 Color - teal, purple, lime green Author - Nicholas Sparks and any children's author Candy - Sour Patch Kids, Reese's, any chocolate Drink - Sweet tea, cherry limeades, Dr. Pepper Scent - Vanilla, cinnamon Things I Love - colorful pens, scented markers, candles, bath and body works

Groundhog Day Research

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Today we took a vote:
Would the Groundhog see his shadow?
yes – 6
no – 12

The Groundhog did see his shadow 6 more weeks of winter! I sure am ready for some warmer weather. The students also researched facts to learn more about Groundhogs and Groundhog Day.

Coin Drive

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We have changed the Coin drive because of the snow days:

The altered daily themes are:

Thursday, January 18th – “Hugs to Olivia” – bring a stuffed animal to hug all day
Friday, January 19th – “Wishing Sweet Dreams to Olivia” – students may wear dress code appropriate pajamas and tennis shoes to school
Monday, January 22nd – “Sock-it to Moebius Syndrome” – wear crazy socks
Tuesday, January 23rd – “Thinking About Olivia” – wear hats
**Wednesday, January 24th – Moebius Syndrome Awareness Day – “Purple All Over” – WEAR PURPLE!