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2011-12 Classroom Mascot Exchange

Sunday, November 20, 2011 :: 293 Views :: 2- Mrs. Kegley ::

Here is the current year's listing of teachers I work with in this exchange group. Basically, I like to have this here for those teachers who participate in the exchange.

We currently have Frank the Hot Dog touring from our classroom.

A class mascot is a chance to incorporate reading, writing, geography, responsibility, etc., etc.,etc., into your classroom.

In Preparation

1. Purchase a stuffed animal that reflects your classroom, geographic area, or that you just think is cute.

2. Take a spiral bound notebook and make it into the mascot's journal. (Decorate as you see fit.)

3. Include a book that compliments your stuffed animal. For example, I chose Look and See Michigan With Me since my stuffed animal is a teddy bear named Go Blue, after the cheer for the University of Michigan.

4.Look for a bag that the children will use to transport the stuffed animal, journal, and book back and forth to school.

During the Take Home Process

1. Have each child takes turns taking home the class mascot.

2. They should include the mascot in their family activities.

3. Before bringing the mascot back to school the family needs to write a journal entry. The entry should include their name, date, and all the fun events that they and the mascot shared.

4.When the mascot returns to school be sure to read the journal entry with the class.

My class mascot, Go Blue, has traveled all over the United States, had an extensive journal written about his experiences, and had his book read by hundreds of children. Not only that the students in my class have had the pleasure to meet 3 other class mascots. over the course of their kindergarten school year.

I hope you enjoy your experience.

2011 Class Mascot Exchange Addresses

GROUP 1
Alaine Massey
St. Paul Lutheran School
Kindergarten
495 Earhart Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 665-0604 x 112
amassey@stpaulannarbor.org

Amy Hamilton
First Grade
Crown of Life Lutheran School
6605 Pleasant Run Road
Colleyville, TX 76034
ahamilton2@crownoflife.org
817-251-1881

Danielle Rothert
First Grade
Lutheran Central School
415 N Elm Street
Brownstown, In 47220
danielle.rothert@lsportal.net

Kelly Dressler
Linn Lutheran School
112 Church St.
Linn, KS 66953
Grades 1-2
kelly@bluevalley.net

GROUP 2
Ashlea J. Weston
Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran School
Grades 1/2
Hartland, MI
weston.ashlea@gmail.com

Charlotte Robertson
2616 Connecticut Ave.
Joplin, MO 64804
maestraluterana@gmail.com

Donna Behnken
2nd Grade
Grace Lutheran
3321 S. Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, AL 35801
donna.behnken@gls-hsv.org
(256) 881-0553

Messiah Lutheran School - 2nd grade
C/o Janelle Thomas
5911 Hwy 94 South
St. Charles, MO. 63304
Jthomas@messiahnetwork.org
618.558.8187

GROUP 3
Heather Anderson
Second Grade
Bethany Lutheran School
1011 Ulatis Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95687
ski_girl_4jesus@hotmail.com

Denise Kegley
Our Redeemer Lutheran
Second Grade
10025 W North Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
denise.kegley@orlctosa.org

Jane Anne Pohl
2nd Grade
St. Paul Lutheran School
3407 Red River St
Austin, TX 78705
janeannep@prodigy.net

Amy Kuhnau
2nd/3rd grade
St John Lutheran
9243 Viking Blvd NW
Elk River, MN 55330
amykkuhnau@hotmail.com

GROUP 4
Michelle King
St. Paul Lutheran School
608 E. Columbia
Farmington, MO 63640
Grade 3
mlrebking@yahoo.com

Amy Clubine
3rd and 4th
Zion Lutheran School
301 S. 11th
Independence, KS 67301
jclubine@gmail.com
620-332-3331

Laura Dobbelaire
4th Grade
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
3201 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
Peking, IL
ldobbelaire@yahoo.com

Mrs. Denise Kegley is an eight-year veteran second grade teacher. She enjoys the challenges and celebrations of this age group. The children are enthusiastic for Jesus, eager to learn and enjoy the occasional joke. Mrs. Kegley has previously taught first grade and the four and three-year-old programs at Our Redeemer Lutheran. During her years at Our Redeemer, Mrs. Kegley earned her colloquy from Concordia University Wisconsin (2003) and her Master's Degree in early childhood education from CUW (1999). Before joining the Our Redeemer staff, she taught at Oklahoma Avenue Lutheran in Milwaukee and Good Shepherd Lutheran in East Troy, WI. Mrs. Kegley's home congregation is Our Redeemer Lutheran in Delavan, Wisconsin. Mrs. Kegley graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education way back in 1990. Mrs. Kegley was Early Childhood Lutheran Teacher of the Year 2011 through LCMS South Wisconsin District.

  Mrs. Kegley's husband is Dustin and he is a City of Milwaukee employee. They were married in 1993 at Our Redeemer Lutheran in Delavan. They enjoy their family, bowling, Brewer games, movies and gardening. They have a spoiled cat named Oreo who runs the house!

  Mrs. Kegley plays the bagpipes in two local bands: Celtic Nations Pipes and Drums and the Greater Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes and Drums. She served on the executive board for the Fire and Police band for five years as treasurer and then as secretary. She competed with the Fire and Police band in 2010 and 2011. The Fire and Police band participated in the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 2008. In 2010, the band also participated in the International Fire Fighter Association Memorial, in Colorado. While playing with Celtic Nations Pipes and Drums, Mrs. Kegley helped the band earn awards in competitions in 2008 and 2009. When she isn't grading papers, you will find her playing her bagpipes!

  Mrs. Kegley also plays viola. She spent many years in the Beloit-Janesville Symphony Orchestra and the Menomonee Falls Symphony. Now she plays with the Our Redeemer Music Ministry and any additional services when requested. It is a joy to serve the Lord through music! God gives the heart a voice to sound its joy and calls it music. God gives all gifts and talents, He has trusted in Mrs. Kegley to share that joy with the people around her.