Welcome to the 5th Grade
Ms. Simone Holness
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
My name is Simone Holness, and I am a Jamaican International Cultural Exchange Teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary education and a ‘Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Management.’I want to extend to you and your child or children a heartfelt welcome to my class. Despite the numerous hurdles that we may face, I promise that this school year will be well organized and productive.
I’ve been teaching elementary school for six consecutive years, usually in grades four through six. Over the years, I've had a lot of success in my teaching because I've used strategies like project- based learning, whole/small group collaboration, technology integration, guided discovery, and peer- tutoring. The majority of my students' subjects exhibit growth, which makes my experience at Jenkins fantastic. This is demonstrated by the fact that 95% of students in science, 75% in mathematics, and 85% in language arts pass the SOL in the academic year 2023–2024.
Through the various methodologies that I will use to convey my lessons, my goal is to engage each student by providing a rich and gratifying learning experience.
I will make every effort to comprehend and appreciate each child's learning style to use the most appropriate teaching strategies to help him or her reach his or her maximum potential. I will motivate my students and reward them for their effort.
My goal is for your child to succeed, thus parental engagement is essential to whatever success technique I use. I also promote parents- teacher communication as it plays a vital role in the students’ educational lives. It aids to improve students’ academic progress, emotional support and social competencies
I will make every effort to maintain regular and meaningful communication with all parents to keep you informed about your child or children's academic progress as well as any other important school-related topics. This will be accomplished through existing media such as WhatsApp, e-mail, and other means of communication.
I look forward to a productive and engaging school year.
Sincerely,
Simone N. Holness
Your classroom teacher
Note Briefly:
On the 15th of August 2024, all parents and students are expected to be at school to meet the teacher “OPEN HOUSE”.
Ms. Chelsea Queen
My name is Ms. Chelsea Queen and I am a proud 5th grade teacher here at Jenkins. This is my 5th year at Jenkins, and I am so excited to learn and grow with your children.
I look forward to getting to know each student and family in my class, so I’ll start things off by sharing a little about myself. I was born and raised in Prince William County. I have loved being able to start my teaching career in the county I grew up in. I have a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. I am a semester away from obtaining a Master's in Education Leadership from George Mason University. When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my three son's; building Lego, reading graphic novels and fictional novels, and going on family adventures!
In our classroom, we will work together to build strong relationships and establish a strong classroom foundation. We will continue to grow as active learners and great leaders. Together, we will make this an incredible school year!
Ms.Cherisa Walker
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well! My name is Miss Cherisa Walker and I am thrilled to be your child's 5th grade teacher for the upcoming school year at Jenkins Elementary School. I want to take a moment to introduce myself and share my excitement for the new academic year ahead.
I have gained nine wonderful years of experience in education, and I am passionate about creating a positive, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all my students. My background includes a strong focus on creating a culturally diverse all-inclusive classroom that is conducive to learning and one that will inspire growth and curiosity.
My primary goal is to support your child's academic and personal growth throughout the year. I strive to create a classroom where every student feels valued, safe, and motivated to reach their full potential. We will be working as a team and thus I am excited to see your child thrive in our classroom community.
I encourage you to be involved in your child's education, whether by volunteering, attending school events, or simply staying engaged with what we are learning in class. Your support and partnership are vital to your child's success.
I am looking forward to meeting you and working together to make this a fantastic year for your child!