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Mrs. Spurgeon

Hello LW families,

My name is Holly Spurgeon and this is my fourth year teaching in Washburn. This year I made the switch from teaching kindergarten to junior high science and STEM. This position is the best of both worlds for me, as I am able to work with a variety of ages across the district. This is my tenth year teaching, I previously taught in Peoria and Washington. My past experience has focused in junior high and I have taught many subjects but science is by far my favorite. I recieved my Bachelors in Elementary Education and a minor in Theatre in 2013 from Illinois State University.

Contact information:

Parents please reach out if you have questions. You can reach me by email at hspurgeon@lwcusd21.com or by using the messages feature through Skyward.

Mrs. Spurgeon Jr. Science and K-3 STEM

 

My Schedule:

1st Hour: 7th grade science

2nd Hour: 8th grade science

3rd Hour: 6th grade science

4th Hour: H.S. Physical Science

5th Hour: 7th grade Study Hall

 

7th Hour: Kindergarten-3rd grade Stem

8th Hour: Kindergarten-3rd grade Stem

 

6th grade science: This year we adpoted a new science curriculum, Kesler Science. Sixth grade will focus on Earth science standards. They will learn about space, plate tectonics, geographical features and weather. 

7th grade science: This year we adpoted a new science curriculum, Kesler Science. Seventh grade will focus on Life science standards. They will learn about ecosystems, cells, genetics and body systems.

8th grade science: This year we adpoted a new science curriculum, Kesler Science. Eighth grade will focus on Physical science standards. They will learn about motion and forces, chemistry and energy.

 

High School Physical Science:

Students who take the Physical science course will focus on the NGSS physical science standards. This year we adopted a new curriculum, It’s Not Rocket Science. This curriculum focuses on motion, forces and energy first semester. Second semster will focus on electricity, magnetism and pre-chemistry.