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Here is a brief overview of our curriculum. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime.
Why is it important to read every day? This is why...
Wow! Can it really be May? I would like to say at this time that I am keeping this class for next year, so please plan appropriately at your end for a 2-year first grade experience. I just love these kids!
We learned much this week about caring for the Earth. God gave us only one and charged us with its care. Ask your child about the Love the Earth Club! Read on to see what's new...
The weather has us all excited--can you say "Spring Fever?" Jackets were forgotten as the kids ran and played in the sun. We did manage to get some stuff done, though. Read on...
Rejoice! Our Savior lives! Behold, what manner of love the Father has given unto us that we should be called the children of God. He chose us to be His own, and He redeemed us through His Son's death and resurrection. Hallelujah--Jesus lives!
Read on to learn about first grade happenings...
School is once again the order of the day. We look forward to days without jackets at recess and sunshine and warm breezes. In the meantime, we keep busy. You can read all about it...
We are SO EXCITED that our break has arrived! We worked so hard this week to finish up units and projects. To all who are traveling, God bless you! I hope everyone has a fantastic break!
We are so tired of winter! God always has a plan, and we know that spring will come. In the meantime, we continue to bundle up and enjoy our days in the first grade. Read all about life in Mrs. Patterson's class...
We keep having such great weeks at school. I don't know how we will top this one. It was awesome to be there when the kids sang Wednesday. It really did give me goosebumps! They love Jesus and it shows! Read on to find out what's happening...
Here is the agenda for next week. Can you say "FUN?"
We had fun sharing books and making books this week. We hope you are able to stop in and read our book, "The Important Book." Read on to find out what exciting experiences await us during Lutheran Schools Week...
Believe it or not, we are half-way through quarter three! The President puppets were great--the kids were so proud of what they shared. More importantly, I think we all learned something new. Some of the facts were really interesting. John F. Kennedy was a Boy Scout. William Harrison died after being president for only a month. Ronald Reagan loved jelly beans. Come in and check out our puppets.
Time marches on, as God reminds us again and again. We had one of the best weeks ever! I hope your child share some of the highlights with you. Read on for more...
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 :: 3942 Views :: 3K- Mrs. Willer, 5K (AM) - Mrs. Schultz, 1- Mrs. Patterson, 1- Mrs. Herzberg, 2- Mrs. Young, 2- Mrs. Kegley, 3- Mrs. Voigt, 4- Mr. Tuler, 4 - Mrs. Sapiro, 3 - Mrs. Van Dellen
On Tuesday, March 3, Chris Jenkins and Paul Gorzlancyk from The Dream Tree, Inc. will present a highly interactive storytelling and environmental education program for the 3K through 4th grade students in the gym. This assembly is one of the special events for National Lutheran Schools Week. We are collecting $2.00 from each child by Friday, February 27th. Guests and visitors are welcome.
The 100th day will find us with much to celebrate. Each day brings its smiles and laughter. Learning happens in so many different ways. We are thankful for ALL fo God's blessings! Read on...
January ends, and we welcome February. It will see us learning about the groundhog and dental health, leading chapel, celebrating the 100th day of school and Valentine's Day, learning about our presidents, and studying famous Balck Americans. Wow! Busy month!
Wow! Where is our time going? We learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. this week and celebrated the fact that in this country we have the right to elect our leaders. We are gearing up for the 100th day. Read on for IMPORTANT info...
We had some time off last week that we didn't expect, but God always knows best. We trust His wisdom. We will be very busy this week as we cover a little more ground than usual, and it's a 4-day week. We're up to the challenge! Read on...
The fluffy white stuff makes recess so much fun! We are looking forward to our tournament next weekend! Read on to find out what's going on...
Tiem to return to school already? That snow day made this an extra long break, but we need to get back to all the learning that happens in this room! Read on to find out about our week this week...
Whether or not we are under a foot of snow, Christmas will come. Jesus comes to us as we are and loves us anyway. How blessed we are to be His children! Read on for important info...
We have been preparing to tell the story of Jesus' birth. We are SO HONORED to be chosen to tell the Good News! Please join us Wednesday and bring a friend or two...
We are having lots of fun playing in all the white stuff! Again, please be sure your child has all of his or her snow stuff. There is an exciting event taking place Thursday night at Murf's. Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are leading worship Wednesday night. Read on for more details...
With the wonderful white fluffy stuff falling outside our windows, please be sure your child has EVERYTHING needed for snow play: jacket, snowpants, boots, hat (or the equivalent), and gloves or mittens. We love the snow, but when it is really wet, extra sox and gloves are nice to have in a backpack. I hope everyone had a special Thanksgiving holiday spent with those you love. Read on to find out about our week this week...
There are a few things that need our attention. Hopefully, this note will help ensure that everyone is prepared for our last two days of school before break.
Just a few important reminders as we head into our Thanksgiving break...
This Monday evening, we have the opportunity to participate in a very important program being presented by the Wauwatosa Police Department. It is on internet safety. PLEASE attend, as very valuable and timely information will be shared on how to keep our kids safe on the internet. There is "Coffee with the Principal" at 6:30, followed by the program at 7:00pm. I look forward to seeing many of you there!
Read on to find out what this exciting project is all about...
The kids are anxious to begin another four day weekend! They are bringing home a special resource today--a Bible Listening Stick. Please take time to share this as a family and then to share this with someone else.
Wow! Where did the time go? Our first quarter wraps up today. I look forward to meeting with all of you over the course of the next week. REad on to find out what's happening...
Wow! There wasn't one child in our room that didn't have the joy of spending time with someone special today! Thank you for all you did to make this day happen--what a blessing! Read on to learn about our week and what's ahead for us...
We had such a great week! Fire Safety was a big part of our learning time. Mr. Price came in and talked with us. He put on all of his fire fighting gear and helped us learn not to be afraid of fire fighters. Our field trip was wonderful! The weather was great and we experienced so many neat things. We're looking forward to having our special visitors with us next week.
October has arrived and brought many fun things to our calendar. The Pizza Fundraiser, the Fire Safety House, the Farm, Open House, Grandparents Day,... We sure will be busy! Read on for all the details...
Believe it or not, we are halfway through our first quarter of the school year. The kids quickly learned our routines, and they thrive on the structure of the school day. Our focus has been reviewing concepts from kindergarten instruction, with a gentle push toward more independent work. Our sight words and our blending skills will be a major focus all year. Please be sure your child is reading nightly at home. It is SO IMPORTANT! Read on to find out what's up in our room...
Wow! Who knew that a guinea pig would create such a high level of excitement? We are all SO HAPPY Rocky has arrived! His calendar is on the door to our room. Feel free to sign up for any opening you wish to fill. We wish Mackenzie and her family a great time in Florida, safe travel, and awesome weather. To find out what's ahead for us, read on...
We had a full five days of school, and we had some awesome times! We are learning on which days we have special classes. The kids are looking forward to giving their special offering to the Lord in church on Sunday. Find out what's up...
Wow! We continue to adjust and learn new routines and concepts without missing a beat! We had a great week! Thank you to all who had a hand in my birthday celebration today. You are the best! Read on to see what we are up to in Room 102...
We experienced so much this week! We celebrated Mackenzie's birthday (today), we had a fire drill, we made a snack, we read books, we wrote in our journals, we drew, we cut, we glued, we played, we prayed,... Read all about what we're doing!
After what has hopefully been a successful Track and Field Day, and as the year draws to a close, we are indeed winding down. Learn what has been going on and what remains to be accomplished...
We love our moms! We hope you love your gift and your booklet/card. It is so very obvious by the way your children talk about you that you are loved beyond words. Thank you for the blessings you deliver to my room daily. They reflect you!
With only three full weeks of school left, we find ourselves striving to look like second graders. Our work habits and our penmanship should be showing everyone we are so ready to move up. This is something we talk about almost everyday. In addition to that discussion, we have been talking about prayer and how vital it is to our lives as God's children. Read about our week...
While I have been under the weather, Ms. Cheryl has stepped up and taken good care of the kids. God always provides! Read about our week...
The day was fun, and the kids had the opportunity to enjoy different activities. What a great way to end a busy week!
Our dairy presentation on Thursday was awesome! The kids tried different cheeses, and some of the kids found they liked foods they never thought they would. We are preparing for our chapel service. We hope you can join us. Jordan joined our family this week. Whew! We've been busy!
We have had a full week! Our dairy presentation was yummy, and we have a new friend! Check it out!
Well, after a very healthy winter in the Patterson house, things changed for us this week. Many thanks to Ms. Cheryl, who so very capably stepped in and lead class Tuesday and Wednesday. God provides when we have needs. She tells me the kids did great for her. Why would I expect otherwise? They are an awesome bunch!
The warmer weather has created a few cases of spring fever. God is good! We end the quarter today and report cards come home on Wednesday. Have a blessed weekend!
We heard some awesome news Monday morning. Can you find it in this week's note? Lutheran Schools are worth celebrating--God is so good!
Our wintery month is drawing to a close. With the coming of March, we are all hoping for a little less snow and temps that are a little warmer.
We wish Mrs. Herzberg God's richest blessings as she welcomes her little one to this world. Mrs. Herzberg will be taking the rest of the year off to be home with her family, but will return next year. Mrs. Bev Schroeder will be finishing the year next door to us, and we are grateful God chose such a wonderful person to help us out! We will miss Mrs. Herzberg, but will rejoice with her and her family as God continues to grow their family!
We had a wonderful week, and Jump Rope for Heart was the perfect ending to it all. Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate the friendships we have in Christ. We can celebrate those friendships every day! This weekend, celebrate the love that Jesus has for you--unconditional, unchanging, unending!
We certainly have enough snow outside to last us a good long while! The kids had a blast on Thursday when the lot hadn't been plowed. It was a kid's dream come true! Here is our latest news...
It has been a chilly week, and we were able to enjoy a day off in the middle of it all. Tyler got to have off on his birthday! We are grateful to God for our warm homes and clothes and blankets that we know others don't have. We managed to keep very busy and pack 5 days of school into 4! Whew!
We spent a lot of time indoors this week, and we shivered as the days began, but we kept busy and productive. Our field trip was the perfect end to our week! Read all about it...
It's tournament time, and as I type this, my ears are still ringing from the pep rally. The excitement level is very high--it's a great time to be a Lancer!
Our first semester draws to a close. We have grown so much! Report cards come home Wednesday. Now, for the second semester...
We had a short week, but there is still news to share...
We are so excited to celebrate the real reason for Christmas...Jesus! May your hearts be filled with His peace as He comes to us again!
The best present of all came to Earth one starry night. The best present of all came to Earth to bring His light. Jesus, You are the Best Present of all! The kids' voices rang out the Good News of our Savior's birth! Wednesday night was a special night for us, as we were able to share our gift to Jesus with everyone who came. Out of the mouths of babes...
We sure do love playing in the snow at recess! It makes everything more fun! We have worked hard on our service and are ready to give our gift to the baby Jesus this Wednesday night. Check out our week...
We have enjoyed a productive week in the midst of practices. God is good!
The kids decided they would like to buy gifts for someone who can't have as nice of a Christmas as we enjoy. God has given us the opportunity to shop for a 7 year-old boy. I know this is a difficult time for some families to find a little extra money to spend, but please pray on this and see how the Lord moves you to respond. If you are so moved to donate to our gift-giving opportunity, please send in your donation by Wednesday, December 5th. Thank you!
We have much for which to be thankful! School is one of our blessings for which we praise God!
We had a short, but productive week. Report cards come home today. I look forward to meeting with each of you!
We LOVE books! We can't wait to celebrate books all week long! Here is our schedule...
Hard as it is to believe, one quarter of our school year is behind us. Have you noticed how much your child has grown and learned? Do you tell your child how proud you are of your child's accomplishments? Have you listened to your child read to you? We are always busy here in school, growing and learning. See what we learned about this past week and what's ahead...
Open this link for all the info you need on this special field trip!
Mr. Finley had the most awesome presentation! Look for pictures of your little "Bats" in an upcoming issue of the ORacle.
Grandparents are just that...GRAND! We are grateful for the day we were given to spend with people who are so special to us. It was the perfect end to a great week!
Fire Safety, Christopher Columbus, Grandparents Day, nocturnal animals...we've been busy!
We had fun learning about Johnny Appleseed and doing different activities with apples. What will next week bring? Read more to find out...
In spite of the rising temps, we worked hard and accomplished a lot! Read all about it!
School is a great place to be! Read all about it...
This week flew by, but it sure was a productive one! Next on the horizon...
As you know better than anyone, your child is always a star. We would like to take a week and celebrate your special star! All the info and the schedule are at the "Read More" link.
This is such an important year in your child's life, and your child will grow more this year than in any other grade school year. Here's how you can best support your child.
Do you have any of the following needing a new "home?" Would you be interested in buying any of the following for us?
Do you have a little time to spare? Consider this...
We had such a busy week! Read on to find out what we did...
Wow! First grade is great! Read all about it...
Learn more about the 1st and 2nd Grade mission project for the month of May!
Wow! First Grade is Great! Read all about it...
Walking with Jesus!
September 8, 2006
Just look at what we'll be doing!
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Laura believes God called her to the teaching ministry and equips her for daily work in the first grade classroom. He has placed in her those skills and abilities through which he works to feed His lambs. Laura knows that if anything "good" happens in her room, it is by God's grace, not her merit. The teaching ministry is filled with blessings--not a day goes by that the Lord doesn't reveal Himself in ways both large and small.
Laura believes 6 and 7 year olds learn best in a safe, nurturing environment where they are free to take risks in their learning. They need to be actively involved each day in each lesson. They need to move and sing and speak as well as sit and listen. Learning happens in so many ways.
Literacy is woven into each subject. First graders need to be immersed in print and given the support they need individually to make sense of that print. Reading and writing need to be meaningful in order for kids to flex their literacy muscles. Each student is at a different place and so needs different support. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are life skills, and the groundwork has to be solid.
Laura graduated from Concordia University in River Forest, IL, in 1983 with a BA in Education. She taught in the second grade in Chicago, IL, for 5 years before returning to her home state of Wisconsin. She spent two years teaching at the Kindergarten level. In 1990, she accepted the call to teach first grade at Our Redeemer and God continues to call her to ministry in this place.
Laura and her husband, Brad, have three children. All three attend schools that nurture their faith. The Pattersons value the strong Christian education their children receive.
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I graduated from Carroll College in 2000 with a Communication degree and worked in the marketing field for almost 5 years. I enjoyed what I was doing; however, deep down I felt that something was missing. I always thought that if I had a chance to go back to school, I would go back to become a teacher. After much thought, I decided to take a leap of faith to follow my dream of becoming a teacher.
In June of 2006, I received my initial teaching certification through Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. Every day that I am in a classroom, I know that this is the right path for me. My love for children and learning consumes me when I am in the classroom. I want to share my passion for learning and Jesus with my students. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Masters of Art in Teaching degree through Cardinal Stritch University. I hope to complete my Masters degree in May of 2011.
Being a teacher at Our Redeemer is very special to me. I attended Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Delavan, WI when I was in grade school. I believe that the Christian education that I received at that school has given me the strong foundation that I live my life on. I look forward to sharing my experiences with my students so that they too can build upon their strong foundation in Christ.
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