Phone: 919-894-7161
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Elementary Education National Board Certified Teacher
Mrs. Tonya Painter
Hello Third Grader!
My name is Mrs. Painter and I am excited to be your 3rd grade Homeroom, English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher this school year. You are going to enjoy being a THIRD GRADER! We are going to read, write, problem solve and discover. You are going to learn a lot this year. I know you’re ready! I like to make school interesting and fun for you.
I am teaming this school year with Mrs. Carroll. She is right across the hall. She will be your Math and Science teacher.
What are you looking forward to learning this year?
About Mrs. Painter!
I am from North Carolina and have lived here all my life. Teaching is my passion and as a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher. This will be my 20th year as a Johnston County Public Schools teacher. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Christian and together we have a 13 (almost 14) year old son, Aaron. I also have a shih tzu named Penny and a tabby cat named Sydney. In my spare time I like to spend time outdoors and go on trips with family.
HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS:
School Subject: Reading
Games: Farkle and Scategories
Super Hero: Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy
Cartoon Character: Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc.
Toy (When I was a 3rd Grader):Barbies
Season: Fall
Holidays: Christmas and Halloween
Colors: Lime Green and Purple
Pets: Dogs and Cats
Wild Animals: Polar Bears and Tigers
Sports Teams: West Johnston Wildcats, ECU Pirates and Carolina Panthers
Foods: Mexican, Chinese and Chocolate
Drinks: Water, Sweet Tea and Diet Dr. Pepper
Activities: Site Seeing, Reading and Hiking
Authors: Suzanne Collins, Chris Van Alllsburg, and Patricia Polacco
I can’t wait to get to know you!
Love, Mrs. Painter
Hello Parents!
I am looking forward to partnering with you this year to ensure a successful third grade year for your child! We will start out with virtual learning and then move into part time in-person learning.-Mrs. Painter
Supply List
1-refillable water bottle
1- backpack without wheels
1-large pencil pouch
1-pair of earbuds or headphones
6-glue sticks
1- box of colored pencils
1-pair of scissors
36-#2 pencils
4-composition notebooks
1- pack of fine point dry erase markers
1-highlighter
2-sturdy plastic pocket folders
1-pack of erasers (cap or rectangular)
2-ink pens any color
Wish List
Clorox Wipes
Baby Wipes
Disinfectant Spray
Tissues
Rolls of paper towels
Ziploc Bags
Bandaids
Hand Soap
Permanent Markers
Communication with Teacher
- ClassDojo for behavior and messages from Mrs. Painter.
- Email : tonyapainter@johnston.k12.nc.us
- Contact me through your child’s agenda, communication folder, school website, or by phone
Cohorts
Cohort A Students attend school in person Monday and Tuesday.
Cohort B Students attend school in person Thursday and Friday.
Bell Schedule:
8:55 am Tardy Bell
3:55 Dismissal
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MCES 19-20 Student-Parent Handbook
We hope this handbook helps you understand our school rules and policies at MCES.
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Innovation Academy Information
Information for 5th grade families interested in visiting the Innovation Academy.
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Innovative Programs Virtual Family Information Nights Scheduled
Johnston County Public Schools invites students and their families to learn more about our interesting options for our middle and high school students during our Virtual Information Nights on January 28 and February 4, 2021. Participants will be able to visit the virtual spaces for each program and talk with program coordinators and students from 6:00-8:00 pm.
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JCPS transitions to Plan B for all students
The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return all Pre-K and EC-Self Contained students to Plan B, four days per week, beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19. These students will participate in face-to-face instruction on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday serving as a remote learning day. All other students in grades K-12 will remain on Plan C until Monday, Feb. 1.
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High School State Assessments FAQ
This FAQ document was created to provide responses to common or anticipated questions related to high school state assessments for first semester testing 2020-2021.
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Innovative Middle School and Program Information
Fifth grade Students and Parents, are you looking for an innovative middle school or an innovative middle school program? Innovation Academy at South Campus and AVID could offer what you are looking for.
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High School State Assessments Update
On December 8th 2020, the Johnston County School Board of Education voted to return to Plan C (Remote Learning), we would like to provide an update to parents and guardians of options to complete state-mandated End-of-Course (EOC) and Career/Technical Education Post Assessment testing.
