Our School Theme this year is:
GO
This year we will focus on the GOSPEL, the GOOD NEWS of Jesus, our Savior. Jesus came to take away our sins. He rose to give us eternal life. In God's Grace through Jesus we have Forgiveness and Eternal Life! WOW, What great news!! This year we will continually learn about GOD'S GRACE as we GO and SHARE the GOOD NEWS of JESUS in classroom devotions, religion (JesusTime), servant projects, family devotions, faith families, and in regular classroom activities.
First grade is such a BIG year for your child. I can't wait to be a partner with you as we help your child to grow spiritually and academically.
6:00-6:45pm and/or 7:00-7:45pm - Parents only please; join us in your child's classroom for either session; please contact me after August 1st, if you cannot attend.
If you are a new family to Zion I would like to welcome you to our Zion family. If you would like me to visit our classroom and myself please email me to set up a time. If you are a returning family to Zion and would like to visit before school email me and I will schedule a visit you also.
My email is: abernhardt@zionharvester.org
Enjoy learning a little bit about me as I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Amy Bernhardt
First grade is such a BIG year for your child. I can't wait to be a partner with you as we help your child to grow spiritually and academically.
FIRST GRADE is trying something new this year and we will be having a Parent Orientation Night this will take the place of the Parent's Back to School Night for First Grade!
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND:
Wednesday, August 8th -
Parent Orientation Night for ELP, Preschool, Kindergarten AND First Grade Parents-
Parent Orientation Night for ELP, Preschool, Kindergarten AND First Grade Parents-
6:00-6:45pm and/or 7:00-7:45pm - Parents only please; join us in your child's classroom for either session; please contact me after August 1st, if you cannot attend.
I look forward to meeting you and sharing with you a lot of information about first grade. This is a very important night. Feel free to pop in a little early for the first session or a little late for the last session to speak individually with me.
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| MONDAY, AUGUST 13 2:00-7:00 |
I look forward to seeing parents and kids on MONDAY, AUGUST 13 at ZION'S OPEN HOUSE!
This will be an opportunity for your child to talk to me, see our classroom, pick out their desk, bring their supplies to school, and get their school picture. (so please wear your school uniform for the picture)
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| Please put your name or initials on your glue, water colors, and scissors. We will share everything else! |
If you are a new family to Zion I would like to welcome you to our Zion family. If you would like me to visit our classroom and myself please email me to set up a time. If you are a returning family to Zion and would like to visit before school email me and I will schedule a visit you also.
My email is: abernhardt@zionharvester.org
I hope you enjoy the last bit of summer and are ready for school!
See you at PARENT ORIENTATION NIGHT AND OPEN HOUSE.
Enjoy learning a little bit about me as I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Amy Bernhardt
abernhardt@zionharvester.org
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| Favorite Sport to Watch All three of my girls have played softball and I love watching them play! Maddie plays high school ball and Grace plays in college! |
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| My Family |
Hi, I have been teaching on and off for 24 years. I taught for 3 years then took 10 years off while my three girls were young. I have taught many grades including 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, and PDO. This is my 9th year in First Grade. I love First Grade and all the exploring, learning, growing, and fun we get to have!
I actually attended Zion 1-8, graduated from Lutheran High St. Charles, and earned a BA in Elementary Education at Concordia, Chicago. I have a minor in Biology and I love to teach Science. Although, I could teach reading all day. I love helping students become better readers and watch them begin to love reading. I also love art and teach students to appreciate art as well as master different techniques.
My passion is teaching and I love what I do. I want my students to know the love of Jesus and I try to share that love with them every second that they are in my room. I see each child as a special creation of God and try to treat them in a way that I would want my own daughters to be treated. I try to have fun in my classroom and I want my students have fun as they learn and to have a thirst for knowledge.
I grew up here in St. Charles and I am blessed to have my parents, sister and her family, and in-laws all living close by. My sister is Mrs. Hoehner, she is also a teacher at Zion.
My husband, Jon, is the principal at Lutheran High School, St. Charles. I have three daughters. Hannah, my oldest, is in the Doctoral Program at the University of Evansville in Indiana in Physical Therapy. Grace, is a Sophomore at Concordia University in Nebraska and majoring in Early Childhood Education, she plays softball in college. Maddie is my youngest and she is Senior at Lutheran High School. She loves reading and writing and is involved with many clubs and softball.
In my free time I enjoy watching my daughters play sports, the Cardinals, baking and cooking, and reading.
