Miss Kelsey Kautz

​St. Joseph Regional School teachers welcome and encourage communication with families regarding all aspects of a student's development.




Contact information:
585-343-6154 (school)
[email protected]

Subject Area/Grade and Related Education:
B.S. Elementary Inclusive Education, SUNY Brockport 
A.S. Genesee Community College

About the teacher and Why Catholic Education Matters:
I am very excited to be teaching at SJRS! I have quickly learned to love the community aspect and atmosphere here at St. Joseph's Regional School. I have worked in education and special education for the past four years, so I am excited to start this year!
In our classroom, lessons in reading and math are woven together with lessons in compassion, prayer, and service. Families and teachers work as partners, helping children develop not only strong academic skills, but also a strong moral compass. This foundation will guide them for a lifetime, long after they’ve moved on from second grade. Catholic education matters because it shapes the whole child, mind, body, and spirit and helps them grow into the people God created them to be.

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Second Grade News

We are halfway through an exciting year in second grade, and it has been wonderful to see how much our students have grown! They are becoming more confident learners and caring classmates as we continue to learn and work together.
In ELA, students are strengthening their reading comprehension skills, expanding their vocabulary, and writing clear, organized sentences and paragraphs. Many students are showing increased confidence when reading aloud and sharing their thoughts and ideas with the class. Students are excited about being able to read chapter books. We have also started reading buddies with our Pre-K 3 friends and we love it! 
In Math, we have been building a strong foundation in addition and subtraction with larger numbers. Students are also exploring number sense, time, fractions, and solving real-world word problems using different strategies. Students are growing. We love learning math through card and mind games. 
In Science, students are developing their curiosity about the world around them. Through hands-on experiments and observations, they are learning to ask questions, make predictions, and think like young scientists as we explore topics connected to their everyday lives. Students love learning hands on and taking the lead on experiments. 
Through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), students continue to practice kindness, teamwork, and problem-solving. They are learning how to manage their emotions, show empathy, and build positive relationships with peers.Students are making great gains and emotional growth. 
Second grade is all about growth, and we are so proud of the progress our students have made so far!