Kris Rives

2nd grade~math

Hello! My name is Kris Rives.  I am currently the 2nd grade math teacher at Lawn Elementary.  I am a graduate from Winters High School and Angelo State University. My certifications include elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education. I have been teaching since 1999 and this will be my 26th year to teach with 20 years at Jim Ned-Lawn.   I have been given many opportunities to teach in a variety of educational settings. I have taught 2nd grade in both private and public school settings, as well as, PreK/Kinder multi-age classroom, PPCD/Early Childhood, and Life Skills.

 

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 33 years and we have 2 children, 4 dogs, 2 rescue donkeys, a horse, and several farm cats.  Our daughter, Kasey, is a graduate from the University of Texas in Austin ~ Hook 'em Horns!  And our son, Coalby, is a graduate from Texas State University ~ Go Bobcats!

 

I am passionate about local history, and enjoy preservation and conservation efforts.  In 2018-19, I received the Arrow Ford Teacher Tribute.  In 2021, I received Outstanding Conservation Teacher Award for Middle Clear Fork Soil and Water Conservation District. In 2022, I was awarded Conservation Teacher Runner-Up for Area II in the Texas Conservation Awards Program. During the 2023-24 school year, I was the September recipient for the Teacher Tip of the Spear Award, as well as, a recipient for the Jim Ned Education Foundation grant.

 

My husband and I spend our spare time working on our historical 1920's craftsman style home and quick visits to see our adult children.  I also serve on the board for Big Baby Animal Rescue (BBAR) in Winters to assist with rescue from the City of Winters dog pound.

 

I look forward to having a wonderful year with your child!  Please watch for weekly updates through a 2nd grade Newsletter posted in our DOJO each Monday.  Please don't hesitate to contact via email or DOJO if you have any questions or concerns.  And as always, it's great to be a Jim Ned Indian! 

 

My email address is krives@jimned.esc14.net

Jim Ned Lawn elementary 325-583-2256


Mrs. Rives’ Daily (7:50-3:17) Class Schedule

 

7:50-7:57       Pledge of Allegiance, attendance and announcements

8:00               Switch (rotate clockwise)

8:05-9:25      Instruction Class 1

9:25-9:45      Recess         

9:45       Bathroom Break

9:45-9:50      Bathroom break

9:55-11:10      Instruction Class 2

11:10              Switch (rotate clockwise)

11:15-12:00     Instruction Class 3

12:00       Bathroom break

12:05-12:45    Lunch/recess (students will put lunch boxes on their homeroom shelf)

12:45              Bathroom

12:45-12:55    Continue Class 3

12:55-2:00     Enrichments/Specials

2:00-2:35       WIN "what I need" with bathroom included, AR, switch out books

2:40-3:00       Continue Class 3

3:00-3:15       Stamp planners, pack up and prepare for dismissal

3:15-3:17        Dismissal

Enrichment/specials schedule for all 3 classes/teacher conference/planning; except Friday

Rives                                             King                                          Northrup

Week A                        Week A                        Week A

M-Computer/PE                         M-PE/computer                          M-PE/music

T-Music/PE                                T-PE/music                                T-PE/computer

W-Leadership Lab/PE                W-PE/Leadership Lab                W-PE/Library (AR)

Th-Computer/PE                        Th-PE/computer                         Th-PE/library

F-Library/PE                              F-PE/library                               F-PE/computer

Rives                                             King                                          Northrup

Week B                         Week B                       Week B

M-Library/PE                             M-PE/library                               M-PE/music

T-Music/PE                                T-PE/music                                  T-PE/library

W-Library (AR)/PE                     W-PE/Library (AR)                     W-PE/Leadership Lab

Th-Computer/PE                         Th-PE/computer                         Th-PE/library

F-Library/PE                               F-PE/library                               F-PE/computer

 

*Celebration snack will be each Friday @ 9:25-9:50 during recess

 

Mrs. Rives’ Early Release (7:50-1:20 p.m.) Class Schedule 

7:50-7:57      Pledge of Allegiance, attendance and announcements

8:00              Switch (rotate clockwise)

8:05-8:55      Instruction Class 1

8:55              Switch

9:00-9:25      Instruction Class 2

9:25-9:45      Recess/Bathroom break

9:50-11:15    Continue Class 2

11:15            Switch (rotate clockwise)

11:20-12:00    Class 3

12:00     Bathroom break

12:05-12:45    Lunch/recess (students will put lunch boxes on their homeroom shelf)

12:45              Bathroom

12:45-12:55    Continue Class 3

1:00-1:20        Stamp planners, pack up and prepare for dismissal

3:15-3:22      Dismissal

 

 

2nd grade school supply list

1 pair of scissors
3 spirals wide ruled: 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 red pen
4 pink erasers
4 pack Expo markers
2 boxes 24 count Crayola crayons
1 box 8 count markers
1 zipper bag pencil pouch big enough to hold ample supplies
3 POCKET folders:  1 red, 1 blue, 1 green (no names)
8 big glue sticks
1 bottle Elmer's glue
2 boxes of tissues
1 set of ear buds
1 ream of white copy paper
Girls~ 1 ream colored copy paper
Girls~ 1 100 count box of sandwich baggies
Boys~ 1 ream white cardstock
Boys~ 1 100 count box of quart or gallon baggies
1 regular sized backpack (no rollers)






Please refer to Mrs. Walker's computer lab page for educational and age appropriate games.

 https://schools.jimned.esc14.net/page/StephanieGallagher-K-2nd%20Games

 

 


 

My Favorites

Stores:  Wal-Mart, Target, Hobby Lobby, Dollar Tree or any place that I am able to get classroom supplies :)

Food:  Mexican or American

Hobbies:  Local history, antiques, assisting with BBAR animal rescue, and spending time with my adult children

Candy:  Cherry Mash, Almond Joy, Zero Bar

Favorite Snacks:  nuts, jerky, fruit

Fast Food:  Chick-Fil-A and Rosa's

Restaurant:  Perini's and Abuelo's

Color:  I'm a colorful person and LOVE color, but I wear a lot of Jim Ned RED.  GO INDIANS!

Cold Drinks:  Sparkling water, root beer

Hot Drinks:  Starbucks, chai lattes, green tea, etc.

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