OSMOND — Twenty-seven kindergarten students began their educational careers at Osmond Community School and St. Mary’s Catholic School — 10 at St. Mary’s and 17 at the public school. Instructors Amber Harrison and Riley Vinson provided the following information about their students.
Osmond Community School
(Amber Harrison) The kindergarten class of 202526 at Osmond Community School consists of 17 students — eight boys and nine girls. The students soon jumped into learning within the reading and math curriculum within a couple of weeks of school. The students have reviewed letter names, some sight words, and numbers 1-10 over the course of the weeks, with an introduction into addition and subtraction as well.
The students are excited to learn new things and are looking forward to the weeks to come. The kindergarten class picked recess, center play, and PE as their favorite activities so far. The students would also like to share a few things about themselves.
Nevaeh Armour — Favorite color, rainbow, violet most; dream job, firefighter, vet, doctor; favor ite food, strawberry, blueberry, watermelon Claire Bahr — favorite animal, dogs; dream job, doctor, vet; favorite school subject, social studies Tucker Brunssen — Dream job, grocery store worker; favorite center to play, blocks; favorite dessert, donuts Norah Buol — Dream job, doctor; favorite color, pink; favorite ice cream, vanilla with sprinkles Eli Dickey — Dream job, chef; favorite animal, cheetah; favorite fruit, strawberry Grant Gutz — Favorite subject in school, PE; favorite toy, Star Wars; dream job, farmer Mackenzie Gutz — Dream job, Tooth Fairy; favorite animal, giraffe; favorite color, purple Jameson Huff — Dream job, truck driver; favorite recess toy, swings; favorite snack, cotton candy Leo Kelly — Dream job, construction worker; favorite color, red; favorite food, tater tots Grayson Koehler — Dream job, bull rider; favorite center at school, blocks; favorite subject, science Paxton Krienert — Dream job, firefighter; favorite color, orange, green; favorite food, pizza, mac & cheese Anzley Lewon — Dream job, ballerina; favorite center at school, iPad center; favorite subject, PE Scarlett Marks — Dream job, horse rider; favorite recess toy, tire swing; favorite snack, popcorn Raleigh Moltman — Dream job, doctor; favorite animal, cat; favorite fruit, strawberries Amelia Rucker — Favorite subject in school, recess; favorite toy, stress ball; dream job, ballerina Breccan Schoenauer — Dream job, pizza man; favorite animal, rhino; favorite color, blue Everly Schramm — Dream job, ballerina; favorite recess toy, tire swings; favorite snack, cookies St. Mary’s
(Riley Vinson) Kindergarten is off to a great start this school year! In these first few weeks, students have been busy learning how classroom procedures work, helping them feel confident CLASS OF 2038 BEGINS EDUCATIONAL CAREER and ready to learn each day. They’ve also been working hard on letter recognition and counting skills, building a strong foundation for reading and math.
St. Mary’s kindergarten students include, back row: Layla Blunck (left), Jace Moes, Ann Eckstrom, Cora Timmerman, Bentley Maertins; front row: Eleanor Stech, Helen Steinkraus, Iversen Stech; not pictured: Aurora Krienert, Jack Hart
Each morning begins with calendar time, where the class practices the days of the week, the months of the year, and talks about the weather. The students have noticed a recent shift in temperature and are excited to see signs of fall approaching. They’ve been discussing what fall weather is like and are looking forward to all the changes the new season brings.
Students have also enjoyed learning about Noah’s Ark. They learned that God always has a plan for us—an important reminder as they begin their journey through school.
It’s been a joyful and busy start, and these kindergarteners are eager to keep learning and growing together throughout the year!
St. Mary’s kindergartners include Layla Blunck, Jace Moes, Ann Eckstrom, Cora Timmerman, Bentley Maertins, Eleanor Stech, Helen Steinkraus, Iversen Stech, Aurora Krienert and Jack Hart.
