Mrs. DeWall - Classroom Spotlight
I can hardly believe we are in the fourth quarter. It has been an amazing year of learning with Mrs. DeWall’s students. The first grade . . . read more
Mrs. Gronewold - Classroom Spotlight
Mrs. Gronewold's calculus class spent the month of March working on Optimization using derivatives. Optimization is finding the minimum and/or maximum values of any given function. Students were able to use a variety of . . . read more
Mrs. Zumdahl - Classroom Spotlight
What does texting have to do with Algebra? The 6th grade math class discovered that in Algebra we use letters to represent words like we do when we text. We have used that concept to help us understand translating words into . . . read more
Mrs. Bolen - Classroom Spotlight
Hard to believe we are down to our last few weeks in pre-school! Our class has been working hard on getting ready for Kindergarten- but we always have time for fun! We have enjoyed getting to getting to know each other better through the . . . read more
Mrs. Herbig - Classroom Spotlight
Wow! This year has been flying by. Mrs. Herbig's second grade class has been having an awesome year and can't believe we are almost third graders! Our year has been filled with growing together as a class, as . . . read more
Mrs. Ingram - Classroom Spotlight
Kindergarten has been a whirl wind this year! We have enjoyed so many different experiences and we continue to look forward to many more. We have been able to take advantage of several activities in which we dress . . . read more
Mr. Hanley - Classroom Spotlight
In both geometry and geometry/trig, we are working with right triangles. We are using the Pythagorean theorem and right triangle trigonometry. The saying SOH-CAH-TOA is very important to help students understand how to set up . . . read more
Mr. Janicke - Classroom Spotlight
Classroom Spotlight: English has been a very exciting class to be in this second semester. In English 1, freshmen have developed skills necessary to not only detect biases in the news and other medias, but to also decide . . . read more
Mr. Wagner - Classroom Spotlight
Mr. Wagner's Robotics and Automation class has been busy this 3rd quarter studying about engineering. The class is designed to introduce the students to engineering and is pretty much a hands on type of class. The students have built . . . read more
Mrs. Frederick - Classroom Spotlight
We are “7 th Grade Mathematicians,” is something I have termed to signal when we need to turn our work into the most simplified expression or equation possible. These 7 th graders have spent the last two months building . . . read more
Mrs. Hill - Classroom Spotlight
Our classroom theme for February is In the City, In the Country. We have been figuring out what is similar and different between the two. Did you know that the city and country are both noisy? Yeppers! The city has cars, busses, honking . . . read more
Ms. Murdock - Classroom Spotlight
Big celebrations were needed as our K-people embarked on their 100 th day of Kindergarten! It’s a big deal, and a great milestone in the kinder-world. As we reach the 100 th day, it allows us to reflect on our success throughout . . . read more
Mrs. Nelson – Classroom Spotlight
What do food, science labs, and cells have in common? Why the "Edible Cell Lab" of course! Recently, the 76 students in Mrs. Nelson's fifth grade class science classes showed off their . . . read more
Mr. Diduch - Classroom Spotlight
In world history we are analyzing the impact of Germanic tribes on the European political and social landscape after the fall of Rome in 476 AD. In current events, we are trying to stay on top of the quickly changing political . . . read more
Mr. Schurr - Classroom Spotlight
Forreston Junior High Students Learning and Applying Skills in PE Classes Forreston Junior High students have been learning about skills that are applicable for living an everyday health lifestyle. Health fitness components . . . read more
Mrs. Genandt - Classroom Spotlight
Fourth grade has been ENERGIZED in new year! We have been working on learning about all the different types of energy. We have had many fun, hands-on opportunities in this unit. We have learned all about mechanical, electrical, light, . . . read more
Mrs. Guist - Classroom Spotlight
Kindergarten by nature is an active & happy place on a daily basis. However, this year Kdg is extra special with the recent implementation of all day Kindergarten. We now have just oodles of time to experience so many numerous learning . . . read more
Mr. Groom - Classroom Spotlight
In Mr. Groom's class our focus has recently switched over from Social Studies to Science. We have spent the first few weeks back learning about the different animal groups. The activity highlighted for this spotlight is desk doodling. . . . read more
Mr. Genandt - Classroom Spotlight
Here it is the middle of winter and the 4th grade Reading students are ready to go swimming in the warm ocean! Doesn't that sound like a perfect plan! Well, the only way we can make that happen is by diving into many passages of . . . read more
Ms. Genandt - Classroom Spotlight
The first graders in Ms. Genandt's class have been waiting for the first snow of the season as we have been reading books about snowmen and the winter season. When the first measurable snow fell the second week of December the students . . . read more
Mrs. Carlson - Classroom Spotlight
What an incredible year so far! In third grade math, we have been working on basic multiplication and division facts, properties, and word problems. We are now telling time, finding intervals of time, and working with number . . . read more
Mrs. Edler - Classroom Spotlight
The first graders in Mrs. Edler's first grade class enjoy learning about agriculture through a program called Agriculture in the Classroom. Each month, Melinda Carbonneau, the coordinator of the program, visits several elementary . . . read more
Mrs. Williams - Classroom Spotlight
In high school physical education, it is our goal to help all students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to be physically active in and out of school and throughout their lives. This philosophy strives to instill in . . . read more
Mr. Nelson - Classroom Spotlight
Forreston FFA Has Busy School Year The Forreston FFA Chapter has had a typically busy school year so far. Members have enjoyed a variety of Career . . . read more
Mrs. Griseta - Classroom Spotlight
What are the story elements and how do they contribute to the development of plot? How does an author develop the narrator’s point of view in a fictional story? How do individual sentences or chapters contribute to the development . . . read more
Mrs. Kaney - Classroom Spotlight
It's hard to believe that we're already half way through second quarter. The year has really been flying by. Mrs. Kaney's class is confident that the year is flying by because we're having so much fun in the classroom. . . . read more
Mrs. Leddy - Classroom Spotlight
Halloween is the perfect time for 7th grade students to write spooky narratives based on a spooky snapshot in their English/Language Arts classes. Looking at a snapshot, students were instructed to use as many sensory details as they . . . read more
Mrs. Schiesher - Classroom Spotlight
Wow! It is hard to believe we are already in November. This year has been a fast-paced one. Fifth graders have been growing in so many ways this year! New responsibilities is probably one of the biggest changes for . . . read more
Mrs. Snider - Classroom Spotlight
Can you create a board game out of a mystery novel? Mrs. Snider's 8th grade English Language Arts class recently completed unit 1 up by working together to show their creativity and comprehension of "The Westing Game" by Ellen . . . read more
Ms. Kennelly - Classroom Spotlight
We have been working hard here in room 105! We have been working on our math skills, our friendship skills, and everything else to prepare us to be great members of our community! Each week when the students show some integrity, we like to . . . read more
Mrs. Daub - Classroom Spotlight
The 6th grade science students began their year by learning about laboratory safety, and how to properly use lab equipment. They are now working on their Cell City projects, after learning about the the differences and similarities . . . read more
Mrs. Yeager - Classroom Spotlight
We have been working hard on building a sense of community where we can grow as learners and good people. These fifth grade students are amazing, respectful, full of energy and ready to learn! On the first days of school, they . . . read more
Mrs. Crase - Classroom Spotlight
We are off to a colorful and musical start this year in elementary music and art!! Here are some of the many exciting things we have accomplished so far! In music we started off the year by reviewing how to feel steady . . . read more
Mrs. Newell - Classroom Spotlight
Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of the first quarter!!! It seems like only yesterday that we were excitedly returning for the start of a new school year! The students have all been hard at work academically and . . . read more
Mrs. Politsch - Classroom Spotlight
October is here, and we have closed in on the end of the first quarter already! The junior high and high school resource ELA classes have been hard at work, studying an practicing various skills in Reading and Language Arts. . . . read more
Ms. Winekauf - Classroom Spotlight
As students have settled into a new school year, we are off to a great start. Eighth grade Social Studies and High School United States History students are focusing on History repeating itself. We are . . . read more
Mrs. Michael - Classroom Spotlight
Welcome to our second grade classroom. We have had a fantastic start to our school year. In Reading, we have already finished our first unit where we worked hard on questioning skills. We enjoyed using our iPads to scan QR codes, listen to . . . read more
Mrs. Russell-Brown - Classroom Spotlight
As the first quarter comes to a close, the art students are working hard finishing off different projects. The 6th grade art students have been studying the Elements of Art and learning how to critique artwork using the process describe, . . . read more
Mr. Heinz - FJSHS Principal - Classroom Spotlight
FJSHS CELEBRATES HOMECOMING 2017!!! During the week of September the 18th FJSHS was filled with excitement and Cardinal Pride as they celebrated CARDINAL LIGHTENING as their theme for the week. Students were able . . . read more
Mrs. Mathieu - FGS P.E. - Classroom Spotlight
Elementary Physical Education is off and running!!! Here is a quick run-down... First grade has been introduced to a variety of warm-up songs and activities that help focus on developing spatial awareness, listening . . . read more
Mrs. Lehman - P.A.S.S. Preschool - Classroom Spotlight
P.A.S.S. Preschool We are off and running this school year, but hopefully we will learn to walk in the halls soon. Students are getting to know new friends, getting used to the school and the playground. Some big . . . read more
Mrs. Magarity - FHS English - Classroom Spotlight
As we head into Homecoming week, classes are in full swing, and we are wrapping up initial units in the high school English classes. English 1 students have been reading short stories and working on strategies for . . . read more
Mr. Bukoski - FJSHS Social Studies / Health - Classroom Spotlight
6th Grade World History When people established cities, civilizations began to develop. This happened about 5000 years ago. Culture, political, and social development, and technological achievement are all . . . read more
Mrs. Meyer - 2nd Grade - Classroom Spotlight
We have had a marvelous start to our school year in Mrs. Meyer’s second grade class! Our classroom theme is: we all fit together, like a jigsaw puzzle, as one class that is made up of many personalities, talents and strengths. The . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of April 17th - Mrs. Daub, Science, FJH
What is STEM? This is a term that is seen a lot in the areas of math and science. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Integrating all of these areas is a goal of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of March 13th - Ms. Vinnedge, 5th Grade, FGS
Welcome to the world of Harry Potter! The 5th graders have enjoyed our most recent unit: reading and learning with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. They completed many projects to go with this novel, including . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of March 6th - Mrs. Schiesher, 4th Grade, FGS
Mathematicians have been hard at work in 4th grade! Currently, students are learning about fractions. We have been working with drawings, and exploring fractions using models. Students have become quite fluent in creating . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of February 20th - Mrs. Crase, Art/Music, FGS/GVGS
We have been up to many great things in music and art this year! Our first, second and third graders are really learning a lot in music this year and having fun doing so! First grade has been working on world music (music from other . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of February 20th - Mrs. Griseta, Language Arts, FJH
What are the story elements and how do they contribute to the development of plot? How does an author develop the narrator’s point of view in a fictional story? How do individual sentences or chapters contribute to the development . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of February 27th - Mrs. Kujat, 5th Grade
Our fifth graders are closer and closer to leaving the land of elementary school and traveling to the new waters of junior high. Before they leave, we have so much more math to learn! They have been hard at work building on . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of March 20th - Mrs. Nelson, 5th Grade
Learning Science with a Hands-On Approach Science takes on a whole new meaning when you involve food. Whether it is learning about mixtures with cereal, M&M’s, . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of January 23rd - Mrs. Mathieu, Physical Education, FGS/GVGS
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Classroom Spotlight for Week of February 13th - Mr. Janicke, Language Arts, FHS
Throughout the year, students in each of my English classes have worked very hard to improve not only their reading and writing abilities, but their analytical and critical thinking skills as well. Currently, each class is starting to . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of January 20th - Mrs. Williams, FHS Physical Education
This week our PE program has begun our weightlifting unit. We will be spending three days a week for the next three weeks trying to improve our overall strength. The other two days will be spent participating in a fitness . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of February 6th - Mr. Diduch, Social Studies, FHS
In world history we are analyzing the impact of Viking society on the cultural, political, and social landscape of Europe. Historians continue to find more evidence supporting an even greater contribution than originally thought. . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of January 30th - Mr. Hanley, Math FHS
This month in Mr. Hanley’s Geometry/Trig class, students began their miniature golf projects. For the project, students will create a scale drawing as well as a physical model. Students will figure out the path and angles . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of January 30th - Mrs. Michael, 2nd Grade
Hello from Mrs. Michael's Second Grade classroom! We can't believe that we are already half-way through the school year!! Already 100 days and counting!! Time sure flies when you are having so much fun "getting your learn . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of January 9th - Mrs. Meyer, 2nd Grade
Happy New Year from Mrs. Meyer’s 2 nd grade class! This school year our second grade class has been full of energy as we work hard to follow the cardinal code and continue to love learning. We concluded our second quarter . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of December 19th - Mr. Schurr, Physical Education, FJH
The JH Physical Education Program has taken on a new look for its' curriculum this school year. Every Wednesday, students report to room #320 to study Health and Life concepts and the effects on everyday living. This will . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of December 12th - Mrs. Frederick, Math FJH
Proportionality, additive inverse, variables, terms, rational numbers and distributive property are only a few of the concepts that 7 th graders have been working on within the first semester. These math students have been persevering . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of December 12th - Ms. Herkert, 2nd Grade
Happy Holidays from second grade! We have been doing a great job so far of following the rule to BE AWESOME! Second grade enjoys working together in class, participating in the fun holiday activities- such as our Thanksgiving Feast and . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of December 5th - Mrs. Joy, 1st Grade
The first grade classes have been very busy this fall. The week before Thanksgiving, we were reading about the Little Red Hen and how her friends would not help her with growing her wheat and making bread. We read a different . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 28th - Mrs. Ingram, Kindergarten
Kindergarten has been very busy this year! We have been learning many things. We are excited to be CARDINALS especially since we can be a part of a championship school! Congratulations to our football reading buddies! We were very excited to . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 28th - Mrs. Leddy, FJH Language Arts
Dioramas, Movie Posters, Power Point Presentations, Maps, Book Jackets, Shopping Sprees, Ad. Campaigns, Monologues...These were the projects that 7th grade ELA students completed based on a book of their choice. These students have . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 14th - Mr. Nelson, Agriculture
Forreston FFA Has Busy School Year The Forreston FFA Chapter has had a typically busy school year so far. Members have enjoyed a variety of Career . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 14th - Mrs. Hill, Little Cardinals Preschool
Did you know patterns can be found everywhere ? You just need to get your I spy glasses out and look for them! We have been very busy finding patterns on our shirts, our pants, around the room, on animal fur, and even on Mr. . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 7th - Mrs. Genandt, 4th Grade FGS
We have been learning about Earth and how it changes in Mrs. Genandt's Science class! We discussed how earthquakes happen, and how engineers can help to make building a little safer. We researched on our iPads, and then got to design our . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of November 9th - Mrs. Forster, FHS Spanish
A major holiday celebrated in Mexico, the United States and many other Spanish-speaking countries is Día de los muertos or Day of the Dead . Celebrated on November 1st and 2nd this holiday is not Mexican Halloween as so many . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 31st - Mr. Bukoski, Social Science/Health FJSHS
THE JOURNEY OUT EAST - 6th GRADE WORLD HISTORY 6th grade World History classes have been taking a journey out east, way out east. The journey began in August as they ventured back in time and studied early humans and how they . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 31st - Mrs.Guist, Kindergarten
Kindergarten Kapers Locker cubbies have been found, routines have been established, friendships are forming. Kindergarten is in full swing now!! We are very confident in our abilities to take care of our supplies & . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 24th - Mr. Groom, 3rd Grade
Mr. Groom's class has been "Rockin n' Rollin" this year. Currently the rocks that are rolling are from prehistoric times. The 3rd graders have been working on a research project about dinosaurs. Each pair of students . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 17th - Mr. Wagner. FJSHS Science
Mr. Wagner's 7th hour Earth Science class is just finishing up the new Automation and Robotics class. The students have been extremely busy the last nine weeks learning about Engineering and Engineering Careers. The students have been . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 11th - Mr. Genandt, 4th Grade
The 4th graders began the year with an adventure into reading. Our classroom looked like a forest filled with reading opportunities. Trees grew forth to encourage the students to "Grow Higher Level Reading Skills". We focused much . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 11th - Mrs. Magarity, English FHS
As fall progresses, students in all classes are wrapping up their first couple of units in English class. English 1 students have been reading short stories and working on strategies for navigating their way through difficult . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 3rd - Ms. Genandt, 1st Grade GVGS
Ms. Genandt's 1st grade classroom had a fun and exciting last week of September. The students learned about John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, and how he helped others by planting apple seeds to make apple trees so people . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of October 3rd - Mrs. Dana Russell-Brown, FJH/FHS Art
Our art classroom has been extremely busy this year already. After starting off with Still Life drawings, students got dirty creating different projects with clay. So many students love working with clay and they relish the opportunity to . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of September 26th - Mrs. Edler, 1st Grade, GVGS
This month, the first graders in Mrs. Edler's class have enjoyed many stories by well-known author and illustrator, Eric Carle. The first Eric Carle story read aloud was The Very Hungry Caterpillar . The . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of September 19th - Mrs. Carlson, 3rd Grade Math
Greetings from Third Grade Math! We started the year out with multiplication and division concepts. We are learning that multiplication is really just putting together equal groups. Division is splitting into equal . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of September 26th - Mrs. Zumdahl, 6th Grade Math, FJH
Sixth grade math has made changes this year. One change is that all sixth grade students spend 2 periods in math class. This means they get math for over 80 minutes a day. The first period is set up like a typical math . . . read more
Homecoming Highlights - Mr. Heinz
Homecoming 2016 Neon Nights! "Forreston High School once again celebrated the week of Homecoming in great fashion. This year's theme of Neon Nights allowed our Cardinal Pride to shine brightly throughout the whole . . . read more
Classroom Spotlight for Week of September 12th - Mrs. Kaney, 3rd Grade FGS
Mrs. Kaney's 3rd grade classroom is off to a great start for the 2016-2017 school year. The students have been "getting their learn on" from day one by jumping right into our first unit of the year. Their first unit . . . read more
FVV Classroom Spotlight
Forrestville Valley School District 221 is proud to spotlight its talented and dedicated educators. Click on the name of the classroom below to see us at our best. Elementary . . . read more
