sherschell1@eupschools.org

906-647-6285 ext. 7115

Message on Class Dojo (preferred)

The 2024/2025 began Mrs. Herschell’s 14th year of teaching and 6th year at Pickford.  She has held the positions of ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), Kindergarten, and 1st grade.

She is originally from Sault Ste. Marie, MI and graduated from Sault High in 2007. She received her Bachelor of Elementary and Special Education degree from Southern Utah University in 2010.  She did her student teaching in Las Vegas, NV in the Fall of 2010 before moving back to Michigan and starting her first teaching position. She received her Master of Education degree in Integrated Curriculum from the American College of Education in 2024. 

Professional Trainings, Contributions, and Awards

• LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training

• Add+Vantage Math Recovery 1 and 2

• QBS Safety Care Training 

• Social-Emotional Learning: Introduction to SEL

• Mental health awareness training MIExel Curriculum Unit Plans

• Thoughtful Classroom Teacher Training

• Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy: K-3 Essential Training 

• Safe Schools 

• Battle Creek Cereal City Curriculum trained

• She has served on many committees during her 6 years at Pickford such as the District Leadership team, PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) Team, and the reading month committee.  

• Love Your Educator awarded by the EUPISD Parent Advisory Committee

1st Grade Supply List

Expectations

• ·       1 solid color pencil box (not a bag please)

• ·  1 box 24 count crayons

• ·        1 box colored pencils

• ·        1 box washable markers

• ·        #2 Pencils (although cute, the pencils with plastic coatings clog our sharpener)

• ·        1 pair of scissors

• ·        2 chunky erasers

• ·        3-5 Glue Sticks

• ·        2 Pocket Folder (green and blue)

• ·        1 inch, 3 ring binder (any color or design)

• ·        1 playdough

• Headphones for our classroom computers and weekly computer class (labeled with student name)

• ·        Water bottle (labeled with your child’s name)

• ·        1-2 containers Clorox wipes

• ·        Indoor Tennis Shoes and Outdoor shoes/boots

• ·        A complete change of clothing (labeled in a large Ziploc bag)

   

  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE CLASSROOM, WE CAN ALWAYS USE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

• ·        Dixie Cups (for students who forget their water bottle)

• ·        Individually packed Dry Snacks such as animal crackers, cheez its, pretzels, granola bars, etc for afternoon snack.

• ·        Kleenex

• ·        Ziploc baggies (snack, sandwich and gallon size)

• ·        Brown & white lunch bags

• ·        Dry Erase Markers

• ·        Washable Markers

• ·        Highlighters

• ·        Post it Notes

• ·        Clorox wipes

• ·        Wet wipes

• ·        Playdough

• ·        Paints

Listen when your teacher is talking.

Follow Directions Quickly.

Respect Others.  Respect Yourself.  Respect Your School.

Raise your hand to talk to the class.

Be Safe.  Be Kind.  Be Honest.

HAVE FUN!

*Be Safe:                   

-No running in the classroom or hallways.

-Listen while others are talking.

-Do not take what does not belong to you.

-No harmful words or actions towards others.

*Be Responsible:         

-Keep your desk organized and clean.

-Turn in all homework on the due date.

-Do not leave trash or other objects on the floor.

-Turn in all assignments with your name written clearly.

*Be Respectful/Be Ready To Learn:             

-Do not talk when the teacher is talking (“Show Me Listening”).

-Raise your hand to speak or leave your desk.

  -Wait patiently for your turn to share.

  -Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.