Heather Mullins

Mrs.MUllins

Second grade teacher

423-623-3811 ext-315

Courses Taught:

First Grade 2019-2023

Second Grade 2023-Present

welcome
Welcome to my page! This is my seventh year teaching at Newport Grammar School. I have taught first and second grade. I attended NGS as a student and it feels like home! I received my Bachelor's degree from Tusculum University in Elementary Education K-5. I received my Master's degree in Arts of Education from Cumberland University. Teaching is one of the things I enjoy most.

 

What we are learning

September 15th-19th

Reading: Our story this week is "The Salamander Room" 

Phonics/Grammar: short/long u, adjectives 

Math: Hundreds, tens, and ones

Supply List

REQUIRED ITEMS:

-$20 supply  fee

-Headphones (no earbuds please)

-Plastic water bottle with child's name on it. (mouthpiece must be covered, no straws) 

-3 boxes of Kleenex

-1 container of Clorox wipes 

-Backpack (rolling backpacks are not permitted)

- Change of clothes to be left in backpack

A BIG smile and positive attitude -These will be returned.

 

 

 

Classroom Wish List:

Classroom donations are always appreciated, but not expected. Thank you so much in advance for donating to our class. The following items are needed continuously throughout the school year:

-Pop ice Popsicles 

-Individually wrapped candy

-Band-Aids 

-Paper plates

-Juice boxes

-Paper towels

-Small dixie cups

-Color copy paper 

Thank you!!

I have also linked my Amazon wish list below. These are just fun items I like to add to my classroom.

 


Events

September 17, 2025- Fall Picture Day

October 3, 2025- 1 pm dismissal

October 6th-10th- Fall Break

October 17, 2025- 1 pm dismissal

October 22, 2025- Field Trip

October 24, 2025- NGS Carnival

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 


 

 

 

Homework

 

Monday-Thursday

 Reading fluency/comprehension: Read the story for 1 minute nightly. Answer the questions on the back. This is for a grade each week. 

Study spelling words and vocabulary words nightly. 

 

 

Vocabulary words: boulder, multiply, sail, fern, hoot, roost

Spelling words:

1.tuck

2. cup

3. bug

4. luck

5. cut

6. plus

7. stuck

8. rude

9. tune

10. rule

11. mute

12. duke

13. tube

14. chute

15. student 

 

 

 

 Comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary tests are on Friday each week. 

 

 

Homework hotline 615-298-6636

Announcements

Special Classes Schedule:

Monday- Library 

Tuesday- Gym-tennis shoes required 

Wednesday- Guidance/Technology 

Thursday- Art-first semester, Music- second semester 

Friday- Gym- tennis shoes required 

 

summer reading

Summer Reading Program!

Read 15 picture books or 5 chapter books this summer and keep a reading log. Reading log must be in student's handwriting.

OR

Choose 3 books and write a paragraph of the book summary and draw a picture.

Give the list of activities and reading log to your second grade teacher.

*Due on the first day of class* 

Reward: 

There will be a special award for those who participate. The activity will be chosen by administration. 

YOUR CHILD WILL RECEIVE A FREE 100 IN READING IF HE/SHE COMPLETES THE SUMMER READING EXPECTATIONS. 

A reading log is attached for you to use. All work MUST be in the student's handwriting except for the parent signature, in order to receive credit.