Welcome to Open House

2025-2026

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My Name is J.B. Kinser

• This is my 28th year in the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools.
• I am married and have three children ages 21, 20, and 16.
• I graduated from the University of Toledo in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.
• I earned my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Cleveland State University in 2002.
• I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, golf, and pickleball.

Contact

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns. I can be reached through email at: jkinser@sheffieldschools.org

Check out my classroom website by going to:

https://sites.google.com/sslcs.org/mrkinser/home

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Our Team

I work on a team with Mrs. Fedak, Miss Demers, & Miss Christine

I teach Math and Science.

Mrs. Fedak teaches English, Reading, Writing, and Social Studies.

Ms. Demers is an Intervention Specialist. She works in both of our rooms and teaches all of the subjects. This is a special teaching relationship called Co-Teaching.

Miss Christine is a Paraprofessionals that helps students with various tasks.

Co-Teaching

Co-Teaching involves two or more teachers sharing the responsibility for all of the students in the classroom.

We both teach, collect data, work individually, in small groups, and lead instruction to the entire class.

There is a lot of “WE” and not much “ME”.

We are a team.

Miss Demers and Miss Christine are vital cogs in our wheel of success.

We are all important teachers in the classroom.

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School Day

8:30 Tardy Bell & Announcements

8:35-9:15 Connect/Specials

9:20-10:40 Math

10:45-11:25 Science

11:25-12:15 Recess/Lunch

12:20: Switch Classes

12:20-12:55 SS with Fedak

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12:55-1:30 Writing with Fedak

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1:30-2:00 Cardinal Pride Time

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2:00-3:05 Reading

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3:10 Pack Up

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3:15 Dismissal

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Specials

Our specials run from 8:35 until 9:15 Monday-Friday.

Monday: Technology (Mrs. Cogdell)

Tuesday: Music (Miss Vandenburg)

Wednesday: Library (Mrs. Olson)

Thursday: H.E.L.P.E.R. (Mr. Bomback)

Friday: Art (Mrs. Brown)

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Grades

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We use PowerSchool to keep track of attendance, assignments, and grades. You can sign up to view your child’s assignments and grades.

My wife and I use PowerSchool at home to monitor our children’s assignments and scores. It is very helpful!

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Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

We have a growth mindset in fourth grade.

“In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work---brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” -Carol Dweck

Conversely, in a fixed mindset people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They believe that talent alone creates success---without effort. They are incorrect.

PBIS

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Strategies

PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.

Find out more by visiting:

https://www.pbis.org/school/swpbis-for-beginners/pbis-faqs#FAQs

https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/what-is-pbis/

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Homework:

Everyday: Read for twenty minutes daily and practice math facts.

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Teacher

Write assignments and post to Remind

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Give oral reminder to fill in Agenda

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Provide time to copy Agenda

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Check and Grade work

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Provide feedback

Homework Flowchart

Student

Write assignments in Agenda

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Take home materials

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Put completed assignment in folder and return to school the next day.

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Complete assignment

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Ask a responsible adult to check the assignment.

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Parent

Provide a quiet workspace

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Check Agenda each night

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Check homework for accuracy

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Provide support

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Sign homework if requested

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Make sure homework is back in folder

Reading is Important!

Classroom Motto

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We care enough about you to only accept your very best.