Class Connect teacher: Mrs. Jessica McDowell
Kmail: Teacher (First name) Jessica (Last name) McDowell
Kmail is the preferred method of communication. With Kmail you are able to refer back to my reply whenever you need to!
Work Phone number:
385-336-READ (7323)
This will show up as a California number, but I assure you I am here in Texas! Please leave a detailed message if calling. There is a 24 hour return contact policy, though I strive for sooner. Thank you.
Work address: K12 Texas. 1955 Lakeway Drive, Suite 250B, Lewisville, TX. 75057
Weekly Open Office Hour:
LC Monday Morning Meeting (MMM): Monday 8:30am (No Open Office Hour in May due to Testing & EOY Meetings)
Student Monday Morning Meeting (MMM): Monday 9:30am
Look at your account CC Session to find links to join!
Mrs. McDowell's Homeroom Study Hall (SH): Friday 10:00 am
At any time if a student needs additional help and cannot attend these weekly Study Hall times please contact me. I am here for every student and will help even outside of our regular scheduled SH's but please do try to make these times for most help. Never hesitate to reach out to me!
I also focus on Small Group Tutor sessions that I invite students to throughout the week. I use data from Study Island, OLS, and more to see exactly what topics student's are struggling in. Small Group Tutor Sessions are REQUIRED.
Mrs. McDowell's AIP, RTI, STAAR, CC Schedule:
RTI CC Schedule: Tuesday (Reading) 11:00am and Thursday (Math) 11:00am (RTI is over the last week of April.)
STAAR CC Schedule: Monday (Reading) 2:30pm and Thursday (Math) 1:30pm (STAAR CC is over the last week of April).
AIP Schedule: As Needed
AIP and/or RTI tutor sessions are REQUIRED sessions under a student's plan.
Mrs. McDowell's Reading CC Schedule: Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30pm, May Schedule: Wednesday 1:30 - 2:00pm
We will be using Interactive Journaling in Mrs. McDowell's 6th Grade Reading Class Connects! Students must have working microphone, reading notebook, and dictionary in book form. for every week's CC session.
Extra Information about Mrs. McDowell:
Local Family Contact
Are you a family in the Lampasas/Killeen/Belton/Waco/Austin or surrounding area? I put together local outings for our area! Join me and other local families at: https://www.facebook.com/k12texas
Fort Hood Military Point of Contact (POC)
Are you a military family stationed at Fort Hood, Texas? I'm here specifically for you. I too am military related as my husband is currently stationed at Fort Hood. I know your unique challenges and struggles as my own children and family face similar challenges too. I will be scheduling outings specific to only military families in our area and helping you with anything you need! Remember, you're not alone contact me if you need anything. Please join our local Facebook family page so you can connect with other K12 Texas families too: https://www.facebook.com/k12texa
Kmail: Teacher (First name) Jessica (Last name) McDowell
Kmail is the preferred method of communication. With Kmail you are able to refer back to my reply whenever you need to!
Work Phone number:
385-336-READ (7323)
This will show up as a California number, but I assure you I am here in Texas! Please leave a detailed message if calling. There is a 24 hour return contact policy, though I strive for sooner. Thank you.
Work address: K12 Texas. 1955 Lakeway Drive, Suite 250B, Lewisville, TX. 75057
Weekly Open Office Hour:
LC Monday Morning Meeting (MMM): Monday 8:30am (No Open Office Hour in May due to Testing & EOY Meetings)
Student Monday Morning Meeting (MMM): Monday 9:30am
Look at your account CC Session to find links to join!
Mrs. McDowell's Homeroom Study Hall (SH): Friday 10:00 am
At any time if a student needs additional help and cannot attend these weekly Study Hall times please contact me. I am here for every student and will help even outside of our regular scheduled SH's but please do try to make these times for most help. Never hesitate to reach out to me!
I also focus on Small Group Tutor sessions that I invite students to throughout the week. I use data from Study Island, OLS, and more to see exactly what topics student's are struggling in. Small Group Tutor Sessions are REQUIRED.
Mrs. McDowell's AIP, RTI, STAAR, CC Schedule:
RTI CC Schedule: Tuesday (Reading) 11:00am and Thursday (Math) 11:00am (RTI is over the last week of April.)
STAAR CC Schedule: Monday (Reading) 2:30pm and Thursday (Math) 1:30pm (STAAR CC is over the last week of April).
AIP Schedule: As Needed
AIP and/or RTI tutor sessions are REQUIRED sessions under a student's plan.
Mrs. McDowell's Reading CC Schedule: Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30pm, May Schedule: Wednesday 1:30 - 2:00pm
We will be using Interactive Journaling in Mrs. McDowell's 6th Grade Reading Class Connects! Students must have working microphone, reading notebook, and dictionary in book form. for every week's CC session.
Extra Information about Mrs. McDowell:
Local Family Contact
Are you a family in the Lampasas/Killeen/Belton/Waco/Austin or surrounding area? I put together local outings for our area! Join me and other local families at: https://www.facebook.com/k12texas
Fort Hood Military Point of Contact (POC)
Are you a military family stationed at Fort Hood, Texas? I'm here specifically for you. I too am military related as my husband is currently stationed at Fort Hood. I know your unique challenges and struggles as my own children and family face similar challenges too. I will be scheduling outings specific to only military families in our area and helping you with anything you need! Remember, you're not alone contact me if you need anything. Please join our local Facebook family page so you can connect with other K12 Texas families too: https://www.facebook.com/k12texa
Mrs. McDowell's Daily Thought Wall
For my homeroom class I send out a link to my Daily Thought Wall. Students go and read the thought prompt and respond by double clicking on the wall and posting their thoughts to the prompt. This is optional but students really enjoy it. I also use these walls in my 6th grade reading class for peer collaboration.
The link to my classroom Thought Wall is: http://padlet.com/jmcdowell4
The link to my classroom Thought Wall is: http://padlet.com/jmcdowell4
Teacher Letter
Hello HEROES!
I am Mrs. McDowell and I cannot wait to get to know each and every single one of you. I am passionate about learning and still attend classes myself any chance I get! You are never too old to learn something new. We have an exciting 2014-15 school year ahead and I cannot wait to share it with you. I have shared my own personal "All About Me" slide below on this page so you can get to know me a little better. I would absolutely LOVE for you to create an "All About Me" project of your own to share in class as we get to know everyone.
As you can see in my introduction heading in my class we don't have students we have H.E.R.O.E.S.
I am Mrs. McDowell and I cannot wait to get to know each and every single one of you. I am passionate about learning and still attend classes myself any chance I get! You are never too old to learn something new. We have an exciting 2014-15 school year ahead and I cannot wait to share it with you. I have shared my own personal "All About Me" slide below on this page so you can get to know me a little better. I would absolutely LOVE for you to create an "All About Me" project of your own to share in class as we get to know everyone.
As you can see in my introduction heading in my class we don't have students we have H.E.R.O.E.S.