Guest speaker, Mr. Gutierrez, visited 6th grade guidance classes during our Diversity Unit. Students played "Simon Says" in Spanish. This activity allowed for discussion and education about world languages, as well as acceptance of different tradition and cultures. #WalworthJ1
Mrs. Cullen's class is problem-solving using Legos! #WalworthJ1
Grace won a special teacher experience with Mrs. Ott-Wilson during Winterfest raffle that included a "Donuts & Dance Party" for all of her classmates in the guidance room. #WalworthJ1
Second-graders from Mrs. Cruz's and Mrs. Cullen's class are being taught safety around water through the Geneva Lakes Family YMCA Splash program. They also get some fun time in the gym. Students will be traveling to the YMCA five times throughout the next two months. #WalworhJ1
The sixth grade reimagined Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" with new poems, using the same words from the original, just in a different order. #WalworthJ1
Do you know anyone who was in Mrs. Gregory's third grade class in 1994-1995? #TBTWalworthJ1 #TBT #WalworthJ
Abigail won a special teacher experience with Mr. K during Winterfest raffle that included a "Donuts & Dance Party" for all of her classmates in the guidance room. #WalworthJ1
Finley, Scout, and their friends enjoyed some fun in the gym. Their Winterfest raffle prize was one hour with friends in the gym after school with Mr. Hummel. #WalworthJ1
Congratulations to these Biscuit Book Hotshot, Author Specialists, and this Henry and Mudge Expert. To be a Biscuit Book Hotshot students need to read all 19 Biscuit books and pass the quizzes! To be a Henry and Mudge Expert students need to read all 32 Henry and Mudge books and pass the quizzes. To be an Author Specialists students need to read 25 Margaret Hillert books and passed all the quizzes. Way to go readers! 📚 #WeLoveReading #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday #WalworthProud #WalworthJ1
During the month of February, we celebrated "Diversity" in Guidance class. Students in JK-4th grade boarded a plane and traveled to Hungary, Brazil, Iceland, Thailand, and Mexico. Through the use of technology and "good old fashioned imagination," our adventures were fantastic! From climbing a pyramid in Chichen Itza to swimming in the Blue Lagoon and taking a helicopter ride for great aerial views of geysers, our adventures were priceless! Our country visits also included the students either being able to try native food from that country or making a project. Our goal is for students to understand themselves and appreciate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of others. Spread acceptance, tolerance and kindness!
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Mrs. Hummel's kindergarten had so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday! They had a great time dressing up for Wacky Wednesday, with backwards clothes, mis-matched shoes and socks, and crazy hair! The class made green eggs and ham, and each student got to crack his/her own egg! Of course the children asked, Mr. KLAMM, do you like green eggs and HAM?" Yes, he did! Mr. Beauchaine was a special guest reader of Green Eggs and Ham, and he didn't like our green eggs and ham, he LOVED them! Everyone had fun dressing up with our special Dr. Seuss props and costumes! If was a wonderful week of rhyming and fun with Dr. Seuss stories, cartoons, art projects, and creativity! ❤📚❤
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The sixth graders read "Oranges" by Gary Soto. Each student drew their own interpretation of the final two lines of the poem. #WalworthJ1
Miss Koltes' kindergarten students enjoyed learning about Dr. Seuss last week. The children had the opportunity to listen to many wonderful Dr. Seuss books and were engaged in a variety of hands-on learning activities to go along with each book. They really LOVED our fun Dr. Seuss dress up days that included silly socks, crazy hair, wacky outfits, wearing green, and fun hats. #WeLoveReading #DrSeuss #WalworthJ1
Your #MotivationalMonday quote for today is brought to you by Dr. Seuss. ❤📚❤
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In honor of Black History Month, the book unicorn brought a biography of Jackie Robinson to Mrs. Hajewski's sixth graders! #WeLoveReading #WalworthJ1
Walworth School Sunday Staff Spotlight
Meet Mrs. Zwirlein ~ Instrumental Music
How long have you worked in the district? What is your background in education?
I have been at Walworth for two years. Before Walworth, I taught at Arrowhead High School for 10 years.
Where is your hometown?
New London, WI
Where did you attend college? UW-Madison (undergrad) VanderCook College of Music (grad)
Tell us about your family.
My husband Nick works for Incredible Technologies (Vernon Hills, IL) and is sound designer and composer. (They are the company that makes the game Golden Tee.) We’ve been married for 10 years and got married in Italy because we have family there. Our son Oskar, 5, is in JK and loves music, watching video games, and books. Josie, 5 months, is a very happy baby and is ready to roll over any day now.
What activities do you enjoy outside of school?
My guilty pleasure is relaxing through video games. My husband and I try to stay current in the latest games. I also play in a band with my husband Nick and two other friends. Currently, we are recording an album. I love being outdoors and spending time by our lake at the end of the road. Other things include cooking/baking, reading, movies, travelling, and spending time with family/friends.
What’s your favorite food or restaurant?
Sushi or Indian...two things that can sometimes be difficult to find :)
What’s your favorite book?
Recently, Ready Player One, but I didn’t like the movie.
Do you have any pets?
Cat named Ronin (he’s 9 years old) and three fish.
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! What is your favorite Seuss book? ❤📚❤
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Mrs. Dowden and Mrs. Troslcair got to enjoy lunch with one of the Winterfest winners and his friends! #WalworthJ1
Congratulations to this week's Paw Print winners. Students receive a Paw Print for working hard and making Walworth a great school. Way to go Wildcats! #WalworthProud #WalworthJ1
✂️ Wildcats, don't forget to clip those Box Tops! All students will get a chance to participate in the contest! ✂️
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