Welcome to First Grade!
I am so happy to be teaching first grade at Waite Park! I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1989. I have been teaching in the Minneapolis Public Schools since 1993. I taught first grade at Martin Luther King and kindergarten at Anne Sullivan.
I love working with children and I expect them to work to their potential. I also have high expectations for myself and will put in the time and effort needed to make sure your child likes school and is successful. We are a team and with your help and support we will have a fabulous year!
Daily Schedule
9:10-9:30 Morning Work
9:30-9:45 Morning Meeting/Calendar
945-11:45 Whole Group Reading/Guided Reading
11:50-12:30 Lunch/Recess
12:30-1:25 Specialist
1:30-2:30 Math
2:30-2:55 Science/Social Studies/Writers Workshop
2:55-3:15 Recess
3:35 Dismissal
Ann Matthes 612.668.8257 Ann.Matthes@mpls.k12.mn.us
Monday--Art
Tuesday--Gym
Wednesday--Gym
Thursday--Music
Friday--Media
*Large Glue Sticks
*Regular size cans of PlayDoh
*Gift cards to Target/Half Price Books