About Mrs. Mahlerwein
My name is Mrs. Becca Mahlerwein and I am a graduate of Arizona State, with a degree in Elementary Education and special endorsements in English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Education, and Mathematics. I just finished with my Masters in Educational Leadership in May! My husband is a middle school assistant principal in the Cartwright SD in Maryvale. I have a Shar Pei named Sophie, an American Bulldog named Brody, and a cat named Indie. My animals are my kids for right now! During my breaks from school, I am crazy about SCUBA diving and travel any chance I can get. I am very happy to be back at Waggoner for my sixth year of teaching!
About Ms. Crawford
My name is Ms. Sarah Crawford and I am from Chandler, Arizona. I am currently a senior at Arizona State University and am anticipating on getting my BA in Elementary Education. This is my final semester in the College of Education program and I am look forward to graduating and becoming a first year teacher! I decided to become apart of the teaching program at ASU because as a child I have always wanted to teach and help children through out their educational experiences. I also love animals even though I only have one dog. She is a Shih-Poo named Madison. I love to travel, and especially love to try all different types of food. I am very excited about this opportunity to student teacher at Waggoner and look forward to a great year with all of you!
Our Class
Presently we have a class of 20 wonderful students raging in age from 6-7 years old. Our classroom is a "community" where each student's work space is organized into a neighborhood. We work cooperatively and are also independent workers. Our students learn many different social skills and problem solving behaviors while also mastering our academic curriculum goals. Our curricular goals are broken down into four primary areas: Reading and Language Development, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. Students are also assessed in the areas of Art, Physical Education and Music by specialized teachers in those three areas. We are a very active group and get very excited about learning new things. Hands-on interactive learning is our key teaching strategy because discovery is what first grade is all about!
Homework
Each Monday a homework packet will be sent home with your child to be completed and returned the following Friday. If there is any trouble with this timeframe, let me know! I will be more than happy to work with you.
Also, an envelope with sight word cards in it will come home every night for practice, and is to be returned each day to be assessed.
On Friday, your child's Poetry Journal will come home with a new poem added to it. Please read the poem with your child and discuss it and their illustrations. Make sure your student returns the journal by the following Friday for a new poem.
Take Home Books will come home about 2 times per week with books that are appropriate for your child based on their current reading level. Some books may have already been read in reading groups, so you should work with your child on fluency. Some books will be brand new to your child and will need some support to decode new words or unfamiliar sounds within the words. Please help your child become a responsible reader!
Occasionally other assignments will come home with your child, and they will have specific explanations and due dates attached to the activity.
Our Specials Schedule
Monday: P.E. 12:20-12:50, Computer Lab (every other week) 1:00-1:45
Tuesday: P.E. 1:30-2:00
Wednesday: Music 12:00-12:35
Thursday: Music 2:05-2:35
Friday: Library 12:30-1:00, Art 1:05-1:45
Recess is Mon. through Fri. from 9:30-9:50