Mrs. Bendson
sbendson@vps.verndale.k12.mn.us
218.445.5184 ext. 104
Office Hours: 7:45-8:00 am, 12:45-1:15 pm, 3:15-3:30 pm
Hello! My name is Sarah Bendson. This is my third year teaching in Verndale and my 13th year teaching Kindergarten overall. I graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead (go, Dragons!) in 2009 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. In 2014 I earned my master's degree at Concordia University St. Paul, also in Early Childhood Education.
My beautiful family includes my husband, Ross, and my three step-children Briana, Brooke, and Logan. In my spare time I enjoy running, rock climbing, working out, traveling, reading, singing, and crafting. My faith is very important to me. I attend church in Motley where I teach Sunday school and participate with the worship team by signing in American Sign Language the songs we sing each week. A few fun facts about me include: I have a twin brother, I have siblings who are twins, I was on Wheel of Fortune in 2011, I was an NCAA diver in college and a USAG Level 9 gymnast before that.☺
I. Love. Kindergarten. I love my students. I am am passionate in ways I can't describe about their social, emotional, psychological, and academic growth. Thank you for sharing your precious children with me. I promise to love and care for them and to teach them to love school, life, and learning. ♥
Mrs. Bendson’s
Kindergarten Schedule
7:45- 8:15 Arrival/Breakfast
8:00- 8:30 Writer’s Workshop
8:30- 8:45 Morning Meeting
8:45- 9:00 Literacy Core Instruction
9:00- 9:15 Handwriting
9:15- 9:45 Phonics/Word Study
9:45- 10:30 Differentiated Reading Groups
10:45- 11:15 Lunch
11:20- 11:50 Recess
12:00- 12:30 Calendar/Social Studies/Math
12:39- 1:27 Music/Gym/Library
1:30- 2:00 Math
2:00- 2:15 Snack
2:15- 2:45 Free Choice Time
2:50- 3:00 Afternoon Meeting
3:10 Dismissal