Kindergarten

Language Arts (English, Handwriting, Reading, Spelling)

Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade all use the SuperKids Reading program to help grow student’s literacy through a consistent and nationally recognized reading program. Students are introduced to the characters in Kindergarten, and create and reinforce reading skills as they work hard to mastering sight words, letter sounds, and blends, all with the goal of being able to read an age appropriate book by the end of their Kindergarten year!

Math

Our students receive an individualized approach to their math curriculum with small class sizes.  The math program cultivates conceptual understanding and procedural fluency equally.  It provides explicit in-depth instruction in fundamental mathematical concepts.  Emphasis is placed on the development of higher-order thinking skills and fluency with math vocabulary.  Problem solving is valued in our math program as a creative activity that is open to discussion.  Varied approaches to problem-solving strategies develop strategic competence and help students build a true concept of what it means to “do” math.

Science

The Science Program is hands-on with plenty of opportunities for exploration and experimentation.  Lessons engage student in science inquiry, STREAM activities, and problem-based learning.  Our Science Program includes strong literacy connections for elementary learners.

Social Studies

Through the stories of intriguing people, exciting places, and fascinating events that make social studies relevant to their lives, students gain a global perspective.  They also learn the social studies themes and skills they need to become informed, participating citizens who consider diverse points-of-view, use critical thinking skills, and are active in their communities.

Religion

The Religion curriculum allows students to go from knowing the Faith to living the Faith.  It leads them into an ever-deepening prayer life.  Students encounter Scripture in a meaningful age-appropriate way.  They are given the opportunity to discuss sacred art and to dive into vivid stories of the saints.  The instruction is differentiated which enables students at various skill levels, backgrounds, and familiarity with the Catholic Faith to be reached.

Students in second grade prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.

Spanish World Language

Sacred Heart Area School is proud to provide students with an introduction to Spanish as a spoken language for our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students. Our goal is that the students understand learning a language is learning a new civilization and culture. To achieve this our students learn more about the Spanish speaking cultures and important parts of conversational Spanish.

“I love that Sacred Heart Area School offers a weekly Spanish lesson for my children when they get to Kindergarten. Exposure to other cultures and developing skills in other languages is a huge priority for my family!”

- Parent of a future Kindergarten Student

Music

Students have a number of different performance opportunities throughout the school year including aour Veteran’s Day service, the Christmas Program, and our Triple ‘A’ Talent Show.  They also study different music forms and styles from both a composition and appreciation perspective during their Specials classes at the public school.

Physical Education

The Physical Education curriculum is run through the public school which students visit once a day for about 50 minutes.

Mrs. Shari Henrikson

About Mrs. Henrikson

My name is Shari Henrikson and I’m excited to be the kindergarten teacher. I went to St. Paul Bible College which is now called Crown College in St. Bonifacius. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and I’m licensed to teach PreK-6th grade. I have been a teacher in early childhood for about 20 years and I have worked at Sacred Heart in the preschool room from 2019-2021. I have been living in Wadena since 2012 but grew up in the cities. I enjoy going to flea markets, auctions, movies and shopping. I also love collecting sports memorabilia of MN teams.