Pinewood Community School

Kindergarten Teachers

Sarah Gustafson
vm# 94307
Michelle Jensen
vm# 94384
Shauna Joas
vm# 94381
Kathy Roush-Sheridan
vm# 94359
Sarah Samaraka
vm# 93575
Merle Schank
vm# 94711
Julia Sievwright
vm# 94331

 

District Curriculum

Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Health and Safety
Art
Music
Physical Education
 

Kindergarten

firefighter
Visit from the Eagan Fire Dept.

The District 196 kindergarten program provides an environment where each child is respected as a unique individual. It responds to differences, special needs, interests, temperaments and learning styles. The atmosphere in the classroom is nurturing and inviting.

Kindergarten instruction encourages the growth of problem solving, decision-making and communication skills and supports cooperative learning, socialization, healthy self-esteem and creativity. Growth occurs as children actively participate in concrete, hands-on activities each day. Teachers determine the activities based on the children in their classroom and curriculum frameworks. Children have opportunities to assume increasing responsibilities for self-care and independence.

The kindergarten program fosters the important connections between home, school, and the community. This is most effective when families and teachers work cooperatively to encourage and support children as they learn and strive to reach their full potential.

Lunch Times

Kindergarten Lunch Times
Joas 10:55 Sievwright 11:10
Jensen 11:00 Schank 11:15
Gustafson 11:05