Mrs. LaRhonda T. Burns
EL Teacher, Shadow Oaks Elementary
Daily Schedule
I am on campus each day from 7AM-3PM.
Students are pulled each day for 30+ minutes of intensive language skills development. The four areas of emphasis are listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Please feel free to contact me at larhonda.burns@dcsms.org, if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you!!
Every day, find something Fun and Amazing to do with your family! Take lots of Pictures. Create everlasting Memories!
I hope you have an enjoyable 2023-2024 School Year!
❤️💙💜💗💚💛Mrs. Burns❤️💙💜💗💚💛
EL Classroom Adventures
Keys to Success in School - Click Below
News to Know
Need some alphabet flash cards? Follow this link to print and study at home:
https://mrprintables.com/alphabet-flash-cards.html
There are many more exciting tools and activities on the website. Feel free to explore and have fun! https://mrprintables.com/
Parent and Student Support
Do you have school-related questions? I AM HERE FOR YOU!! Please continue to reach out to me via SchoolStatus and email. I will be happy to help you with ANY questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
About the Teacher
I am privileged to serve our English Learners at Shadow Oaks Elementary School! I am passionate about growing their language skills and helping them to achieve academic success.
My background experience includes work in the areas of communication, business, and technology. Although these have been fascinating and exciting professions, my experience as a teacher has, by far, been the most rewarding!
Previously, I worked for over twenty years in the field of Information Technology as a software developer for large corporations, such as Caterpillar, Maybelline, First Tennessee Bank, and FedEx. In 2012, I decided to transition to a career in teaching, in order to make a difference in the lives of children who face difficulties, disadvantages, and deficits in this ever-changing world and increasingly diverse country. In 2014, I received my master’s degree from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS. I am certified to teach English as a Second Language, as well as Business Education.
I look forward to making meaningful and lifelong connections with all of my beautiful students this school year!
B.S. Computer Information Systems - Grambling State University, Grambling, LA
M.A. Modern Languages/TESL - University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! Kid, you’ll move mountains.
Dr. Seuss
Have an amazing day, every day! Mrs. Burns
Click a link below to learn more about the English Learner Program!
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Fun Links:
SOES PBL Welcome Video
Please watch the Welcome Video presented by SOES English Learners for their PBL Project (School Year 2018-19). The project included informative display boards, a Welcome Manual, and a Welcome Video, all of which was displayed at Desoto County Schools Elementary EL Exhibition in Hernando, MS. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jaXJPr07iI&feature=youtu.be
Announcements
NEWS RELEASE
A great way for young children to develop an interest in history is through books! Here are some ideas for getting started.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/make-history-come-alive-books
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Twenty ways you can help your children succeed at school.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/twenty-ways-you-can-help-your-children-succeed-school