Welcome to Loring Community School and our 1st Grade classroom. This will be my 26th year teaching in Minneapolis. The past seventeen at Loring. During my years as a teacher, I have taught 3rd, 2nd, 1st, K/1, and Kindergarten. In my undergraduate work, I earned a B.A. in Social Sciences at Bethel University and my K-6 Teacher's license at St. Thomas University. My Masters in Education was completed at St. Mary's University. As a teacher, I feel the classroom revolves around the child/student. Meeting their academic needs and reaching their full potential as a learner is most important. In our classroom, I provide a safe and comfortable learning environment which allows our students to excel.
Some Things About Our Class
Homework: Please help your child locate a quiet place at home where he/she can read and complete homework assignments. Reading every night for 15-20 minutes is recommended. Your child should be doing most of this reading, but it's also recommended that you read to or with him/ her each week as well. Math skill pages will be sent home 2-3 times a week. The work is review of what we've been studying in class and should take no longer than 5-15 minutes. If your child finds the work difficult, please write a note to me directly on the sheet and send it back undone. Homework is meant to have additional opportunities to practice what has been learned and is not intended to cause frustration.
Newsletters: School newsletters are sent home on a bi-weekly basis. Classroom newsletters will regularly be posted on our web page on alternating weeks. This is a good way to stay informed about events at school and the learning skills that we are working on in the classroom. If you have questions regarding information coming home, please let me know.