Elementary Curriculum
Our goal for Kindergarten is to teach children basics such as sounds, numbers, letters, colors, etc., and enable them to develop social and motor skills. Because of the intensive phonics learned, most Kindergarten students should begin to read on their own. Elementary classes are in single grade classrooms with an average class size of about 25 students. Curriculum materials are chosen primarily from the ABeka and Bob Jones publishers because they are Christian and have a strong emphasis on good reading skills. Classes are taught in Reading, Spelling, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies, Computers, Bible, Music and Art.
Mrs. Glena Isaacs
First Grade
Education: B.S. Eastern Mennonite College; Summer teachers Clinic-ABEKA, Pensacola Christian College
Experience: 23 years; 14 years at GMS
Ministry Involvement: Pastor’s wife
Interests: gardening and flowers, reading
Verse: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts, . .” Isaiah 55:8,9 (NKJV)
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Mrs. Vivian Lowe
Second Grade
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education, Salisbury University
Experience: 29 years; 4years at GMS
Interests: spending time with family, reading, cooking, needlework, flower gardening
Verse: trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5,6 (KJV)
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Miss Rachael Miller
Third Grade, MS Art
Education: B.S. in Elementary Ed., Grace College, Winona Lake, IN
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School 2006 to present
Attends Hickory Ridge Community Church
Interests: drawing, reading
Verse: …”Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:14b-16 (ESV)
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Mrs. Carel Tennefoss
Fourth Grade
Education: B.S. Elementary Education (k-8) with English & Math emphasis, Southwest Texas State University
Experience: Greenwood Mennonite School 2003 to present
Interests: working with children; card games
Verse: He tends his flock like a Shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
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Mrs. Marlene Warfel
Kindergarten & Pre-K
Education: B.S.W., Eastern Mennonite College; M.E.E., Wilmington College
Experience: 18 years at GMS
Attends Greenwood Mennonite Church
Interests: reading, walking for exercise
Verse: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
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