Thanks to all the parents, grandparents, extended families, Winside Superintendent/Elementary Principal Mr. Jeff Messersmith, Elementary Computer Specialist Mrs. Barb Kollath, all the staff at Winside, and the First Graders for making this another GREAT year!
This summer I will be spending 20 days at the Northeast Research and Extension Center in Concord working with scientists from the University of Lincoln to develop curriculum around the soybean. One of the perks of this adventure is $500.00 worth of materials for the classroom. Materials include a video flip camera, plant stand, grow lights, books, and classroom experiments. As I told the First Graders, the really great part of this is that their second grade teacher Mrs. Stubbs is also part of this project so they will directly benefit from the project next year! I also have a week's worth of miscellaneous workshops including reading, writing, technology, and science. Before I know it, fall (my favorite season) will be here!
Please encourage your special First Grader to continue reading, practice those math facts, and if you have Internet access, use the Education City website. If you lose the password or site address, just give me a call. I took that info home with me. :)
Have an enjoyable, refreshing, and relaxing summer!
Your partner in education,
Ms. Loetscher
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Fantastic First Graders End the Year by Taking Washington D.C. by Storm!
The Winside First Graders treated the Elementary and their families to an educational, fun-filled tour of Washington D.C. They stopped at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, White House, and the Capitol. They did an outstanding job! Special thanks go out to the following people:
Mrs. Kay Wagoner and Mr. Bryan Backstrom for setting up the chairs and working graciously around the First Grade schedule.
Mrs. Barb Kollath, our elementary computer specialist, who put hours into creating the awesome slideshow.
Miss Laura Heise, our outstanding student teacher, who helped put the tour together.
Winside Superintendent/Elementary Principal Mr. Jeff Messersmith who continues to encourage and support learning experiences such as the D.C. tour.
High school students Tina Nelson, Tarrin Quinn, and Elysia Wagoner for all their much appreciated help serving refreshments and cleaning up afterward.
Our parents who continue to support education and the best for their children.
Last but certainly not least the energetic and enthusiastic First Graders who have made the year a huge success!
Mrs. Kay Wagoner and Mr. Bryan Backstrom for setting up the chairs and working graciously around the First Grade schedule.
Mrs. Barb Kollath, our elementary computer specialist, who put hours into creating the awesome slideshow.
Miss Laura Heise, our outstanding student teacher, who helped put the tour together.
Winside Superintendent/Elementary Principal Mr. Jeff Messersmith who continues to encourage and support learning experiences such as the D.C. tour.
High school students Tina Nelson, Tarrin Quinn, and Elysia Wagoner for all their much appreciated help serving refreshments and cleaning up afterward.
Our parents who continue to support education and the best for their children.
Last but certainly not least the energetic and enthusiastic First Graders who have made the year a huge success!
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| Readers' Theater Cast after the first dress rehearsal. |
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| Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross |
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| Abe Lincoln and wife Mary Todd |
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| Thomas Jefferson Memorial Tour Guides |
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| Washington Monument Tour Guides |
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| The Capitol Tour Guides |
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| Secret Service Agent, President Obama holding family dog Bo, and First Lady Michelle Obama |
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| They did it! The Fantastic First Graders pose after the final Reader's Theater performance. You couldn't find a prouder teacher than Ms. Loetscher! Way to go first Grade! |
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Dear Mr. President,
Enjoy the letters the First Graders wrote to the President!
Dear President Obama
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President,
I like you because you are cool. Do you like ice cream? You are a good President.
Your Friend,
Anthony
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President,
I want to be president when I get older. What’s your favorite thing in the White House?
Sincerely,
Jamie
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
You are the best President. You should buy a cat. Do you have a dog? Do you like to look at the stars at night?
Your Friend,
Ashelyn
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Are you going bowling? You aren’t doing anything you said you were going to do! I think you should start reading to children.
Dakota
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
I wish I could live in the White House. I wish I could have a pet like you. Do you like the White House?
Sincerely,
Tyler
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Do you have a wife? Can you come to our school? Are you at the White House? I saw your wife on t.v.
A Future Voter
Gabe
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
I love to hunt. I have a dog. Are you going to do something about China?
Trey
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
How old are your daughters? I go to Winside School. I go to Winside 1st grade.
Love Your Friend,
Aubrie
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
President Obama, you are a good President. I saw your wife on t.v. How many rooms are in the White House?
Love,
Mckenna
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
How do you become President? Can I be President? My name is Kelcie. I like princesses. What do you like? What’s your favorite color? I like hot pink.
Love Sincerely,
Kelcie
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Is it cool in the White House? I like your grandpa. I like your house.
A First Grader,
Maddox
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Do you have a pet? Did you want to be President? What is your favorite animal? I love horses. I have a pet bunny.
Love Your Friend,
Carsan
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
What do Presidents do? What is being President like? You are going to change Presidents in 2012, did you know that?
Jacob
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Do you read because it’s fun? The U.S. is nice.
Jacoby
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
Is it fun being President? We are going to put on a show for Presidents. When I get older, I want to be President.
Love,
Allan
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dear President Obama,
If you don’t have a cat, why don’t you buy one? Do you like cake? You should be the cool President.
First Grader,
Art
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Thank you, Miss Heise!
The First Graders held a surprise celebration for student teacher Miss Heise. Miss Heise graduated from Wayne State College on Saturday. She did an awesome job during the entire semester! Ms. Loetscher and the First Graders were sad to see her leave but very proud of her accomplishments!
Gold-Medal Winner Talks to Winside Students
Gold-Medal winner Curt Tomasevicz spoke to Winside K-12 students about the need to set goals and work hard to attain those goals. Tomasevicz is a Shelby, Nebraska native who won a gold medal in the four-man bobsled during the 2010 Winter Olympics. It's the first time in 62 years that Americans have won the four-man bobsled competition. He is also a former Husker and also competed in the two-man bobsled competition.
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| Curt holding his special bobsled suit which he needs help getting into for the race! |
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| Curt holds his Gold Medal and one of his gloves that was on the Space Shuttle. |
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| Miss Heise and the First Graders pose with the Gold Medal winner! |
First Graders Grab the Good Listener Award
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