Miss Kelsey Kautz

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




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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.

Second Grade News

As we come to the end of an exciting and rewarding second-grade year, we are so proud of how much our students have grown—academically, socially, and emotionally. It has been a joy to watch them become more confident learners and thoughtful, caring classmates. We are excited to see all of this growth and know it will continue as they prepare for third grade.
In ELA, students have made wonderful progress in strengthening their reading comprehension, expanding their vocabulary, and writing clear, organized sentences and paragraphs. They are learning to recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts and are building their skills in answering questions based on what they read. Many students now read aloud with greater confidence and are eager to share their ideas with the class. We are also focusing on revising writing pieces and encouraging students to use their best spelling as they publish their work. In addition, students are even beginning to develop their typing skills. A highlight of the year has been their enthusiasm for reading chapter books and participating in reading buddies with our Pre-K 3 friends.
In Math, students have developed a strong foundation in addition and subtraction with larger numbers. They have been working with bigger numbers while using visuals and exploring multiple strategies to solve problems, helping them understand that there is more than one way to reach an answer. Students have also explored number sense, time, fractions, and real-world problem solving. Their love of learning has shone through as we incorporated card games and mind games to make math both fun and engaging.
In Science, students have truly embraced their roles as young scientists. Through hands-on experiments and observations, they have learned to ask thoughtful questions, make predictions, and explore concepts connected to their everyday lives. Their curiosity and excitement for taking the lead in experiments have been wonderful to see.
Through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), students have continued to grow in kindness, teamwork, and problem-solving. They are learning how to manage their emotions, show empathy, and build positive relationships with their peers. Their emotional growth this year has been just as important as their academic progress.
As we look ahead to third grade, we will continue building on these strong foundations. Students will work toward becoming more independent readers and writers, tackling more complex texts, and expressing their ideas with greater detail and organization. In math, they will deepen their understanding of problem solving, multiplication, and critical thinking skills. We will also continue to encourage curiosity in science and strengthen social-emotional skills to support collaboration and resilience.
Second grade is truly a year of growth, and we are so proud of all our students have accomplished. We look forward to seeing them continue to thrive and succeed in third grade!