About Mrs. Schaeffel

Hi! I'm Mrs. Schaeffel...

I've been working at Waggoner in the Kyrene School District for the past 21 years. During my teaching career, I've taught first grade, second grade, and a third/fourth grade combination class. I have my BA and MA from Arizona State University. I LOVE teaching!!

Our Wonderful Class

     Our class is a special place. Filled with 24 delightful boys and girls and an enthusiastic teacher, our room is a home for the mind. We love to read, write, do math, and explore science, social studies, and health. We are becoming people of character. We practice trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. Our classroom is a wonderful place!                    

Thank You!

    I would like to thank all the parents for their generous donations of school supplies and books. Thank you, also, for all your help and support!

We're Having a Great 
2009-2010
School Year!

Projects/Events to
look forward to this year

• Art Masterpiece

• Field Trips

• Weather and Air unit

• Insect unit

• Author study on Chris Van Allsburg

• Book celebrations

• Field Day

• Waggoner School Carnival

• Class parties (Fall, Winter, Valentine's/Friendship, End-of-Year)

Class Schedule

• Monday: Music & Library

• Tuesday: PE

• Wednesday: Music

• Thursday: Art

• Friday: PE

Our Class Links
(Here are some web sites that we have found to be useful for our class)

• Literacy Work Stations

• Weather.com

• Wacky Web Tales

• World Book

• Waggoner Harcourt

• Insect Launch Page

• Spelling City

• Phrases 1

• Phrases 2

• Phrases 3

• Math Thinking Blocks

• Math Dojo

• Math Trainer

• Strategies

•  Make Five

•  Add It Up

• Math Dojo

• Magic Math Matrix

• Speed Grid

• Speed Grid Challenge

• Counting Money

• Money Count

• Time Teller

• Bang on Time

• Place Value

• Give the Dog a Bone

•  Base Ten

• 3-Digit Numbers

Homework

Each child will receive a homework contract every Monday which should be returned on Friday. Each contract explains the week's assignments in reading, writing, and math. Also included in each week's packet is a newsletter for parents that describes the week's happenings and upcoming events and projects.

Please refer to our Curriculum Night packet for more suggestions and ideas!

What are some of the most important ways parents can help?

1. Have your child read to you.

2. Practice basic math facts with your child. Flashcards are helpful.

3. Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep.