Welcome to Mrs Wurtz's Class

email:  awurtz@kyrene.org  480-783-3202

Meet Mrs. Wurtz

I am a native of Arizona growing up in west  Phoenix. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from ASU in 1987 and began my career with Kyrene School District the same year. I had the wonderful opportunity to help with the opening of Kyrene de la Mariposa in the fall of 1987 and began my 22 year career teaching kindergarten.  I completed my Master Degree in Early Childhood Education from NAU  in the winter of 1992.

Class Information/Special Events

November 26, 2008 - Thanksgiving Feast

November 27- 30, 2008 - Thanksgiving Break

December 19 - January 5 - Winter Break

February 13, 2009 - Friendship  Party   

      February 20, 2009 - Phoenix Zoo Field Trip

     March 9 - 13, 2009 - Spring Break

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What We Are Learning

    Our class is currently learning about Native Americans.  Our focus is on the Plains Indians, Northwest Indians, Eastern Mountain Indians and the Southwest Indians.  We are learning how the Native Americans communicated, their food sources, habitats and general life styles. 

Next week we will be learning about the Pilgrims and their journey to America.  We will also be learning how the Indians and Pilgrims interacted, what they learned from each other and how they helped each other.  The children will have the opportunity to enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast on Wednesday, November 26!

     In December we will begin to learn about our bodies and good nutrient.  Just in time for the Holidays!

Class Schedule

All Day Kindergarten

School begins at 7:40
Ends 2:35, Wednesday 12:35

Lunch everyday at 11:50

Monday       
  Music & Library       

            Tuesday                     P.E.

Wednesday      
Music

       Thursday            
      Learning Buddies:        Mrs. Poppe's 3rd Graders

Friday
             Computer Lab               P.E.

Homework

     Typically, homework will be assigned two to three times a week.  Your child's folder will come home on Monday with a letter highlighting the assignments for the week.  Please read the letter to see what to do on each homework assignment.  All homework extends classroom  learning and is beneficial for your child's growth.  Parents should interact with their child while encouraging neatness and accuracy.  However, please keep in mind it will not benefit your child if you complete the homework for them. The more they do their own work the more they learn.