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A Little About Me...
I went to the University of Northern Iowa and got my music degree right after high school (I play the French horn). After that, I got married, had three kids, and then decided I wanted to be an elementary school teacher! So, I went to Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas to get my elementary education degree. My husband is a professor of music theory and composition at Southwestern. My hobbies include teaching Zumba to both adults and kids, playing French horn in the South Kansas Symphony, reading, and spending time with my family and dog. I also love to travel and have been to France, Italy, Russia, Hungary, Mexico, NYC, Boston, California, Texas, Florida, and most recently, the Four Corners (where I stood in Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico simultaneously!).
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| I teach classes at the Winfield Rec Center! |
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| You can hear me play at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf4Cl6zk864 |
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| My kids (L-R: Brandon, David, Lauren) and dog, Ellie |
Contact Info:
Please email me or call me with any concerns/questions at any time. I will check my email at least twice daily and respond as soon as possible.
anna.schmitz@sckans.edu
Cell: (620) 404-6248
Mrs. Schmitz's Classroom Rules:
1. Listen and follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Be a friend to everyone.
3. Always do your best.
4. Follow the school's rules.
Parents:
Thank you for signing your child's agenda every day! They will write down what they do in class each day, any homework assignments, and what is coming up at school. I may write notes in their agendas; please feel free to write back. This is a good way to keep in touch.
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(I will fill in when I have a real supply list)
Field Trips:
We will take several field trips this year:
1. Island Park 9/21/2013
2. Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita 11/15/2013
3. Wichita Symphony 2/6/2014
4. Cowley County Historical Museum in Winfield
3/28/2014
5. 4th Grade Bike Ride to the Farm 5/14/2014
I will send home a note when it gets closer to the date of each field trip with details. Parents are welcome to volunteer. It is school policy that parent volunteers fill out a background check beforehand. This is for everyone's safety. I will have copies of the form at our first Parent/Teacher Conferences in September and a sign-up sheet for parent volunteers.
Birthdays:
(I will write first names of students next to their birthday month)
August:
September: Mrs. Schmitz
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My Favorite Educational Websites:
Kids, you can go to any of these websites for some fun learning!
Math: Reading:www.ixl.com www.funbrain.com
www.figurethis.org www.bookadventure.com
www.coolmath4kids.com http://storynory.com (a new audio book each week!)
Science: Social Studies:
www.tryscience.org www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
www.SteveSpanglerScience.com www.kshs.org (Kansas Historical Society)
www.BillNye.com www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
(Learn about geography of the United States)
www.exploratorium.edu www.scholastic.com/kids/president
(Play the game, "If You Were President")
