Cynthia Mann

We Have Arrived!!!!! We are now at the mid point of the school year. Christmas is here. Santa is on his way! 

I wish everyone a very special Christmas, time for loved ones, celebrations and some much needed rest.

A little bit about me:

I am a veteran teacher who could not imagine doing anything other than teaching children. My education includes a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Go Eagles! After teaching several years, I studied at the University of Oklahoma receiving a Master’s Degree in Education and I am a huge Sooner Fan. I had the wonderful opportunity to teach at the University of Oklahoma as a Graduate Assistant, and at Southwest Oklahoma Community Collage as an instructor. Then I transferred to Alabama. And in a family of Roll Tide Fans, I am outnumbered. During my tenure as an Educator, I have served as a teacher, instructional assistant, a principal and a instructional coach. I had the opportunity as a Fulbright Scholar to go to Japan to visit the schools there. It was an amazing experience and one of the most profound things I brought back with me was the undeniable realization that all children smile the same. My heart’s desire was to return to the classroom to be with the children. With heartfelt thanks, I appreciate my position at Coosada Elementary. We have a wonderful school. Children are very precious to me. I love them and know that I was Divinely led to teach children.

We will conclude our study of American symbols, our founding fathers, and historical figures in American History. We have studied the three branches of government and their responsibilities. We participated in a mock election in our unit on American Democracy and our Voting process. We have worked on United States Symbols during class.  We celebrated Hispanic history as well as Native American History. We will begin our studies in Science the second semester and continue to reach back into Social Studies frequently to learn about various topics. 

I know you have realized the content in second grade is much more rigorous than first grade. Students are expected to remember more, become more independent, and produce much more complicated work than before. Please impress upon your child that they must remain focused, listen and participate in lessons. Please make every effort to see that your child is in school. Attendance is the key. If you have questions or need further information, please contact me. I am here for you and your child. I appreciate each of you and feel your support daily.

During the Christmas break, please have your child spend some time reading. 

Thank you for all you do to support our class. I appreciate you all so very much. Merry Christmas to each of you.