Jamie Wahlen - Fourth Grade Science, Fifth Grade Science and Religion, Sixth Grade Literature and Religion 8 years at Holy Family - 9 years teaching experience Room 218 Ext.217 wahlenj@archmil.org
Philosophy of Education
My mission is to make my classroom a place where all students feel welcome and important. My students know that they can make a difference in the lives of other people by sharing their talents, beliefs, and ideas with each other. My classroom is a place where learning is a fun and interesting because students are surrounded by a variety of ideas and learning styles. Students reflect my positive attitude towards new concepts and issues by opening their minds to different cultures, beliefs, and interests. I believe that along with academics, students learn how to respect each other and how to be responsible from their teachers. It is my duty and privilege to make school a wonderful experience for all my students.
Curriculum Summary
Religion
In Fifth Grade students study the seven sacraments and the order of the mass. During the second semester, students learn more about themselves and their relationships with family and friends through the human growth and development program.   In Sixth Grade, students study the Bible and the History of our faith. Students learn more about prayer and their relationship with God.
Language Arts
The sixth grade reads Tuck Everlasting, The Egypt Game, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Where the Red Fern Grows. They use these novels to learn more about literary elements such as character, plot, theme, and setting. Students also complete quarterly book report projects.
Science
Fourth graders study Ideas and Inventions, Water, Magmetism and Electricity, and Structures of Life. They use group work and hands-on experiments to develop their understanding of these concepts.   Fifth graders study variables, landforms, models and designs, environments, and the Solar System. Through group work and hands-on experiments, students experience these topics and apply them to their everyday lives.