Meet the Teacher

Welcome to my 5th grade web page.  My name is Sarah Nystedt and I am going to be your (or your child's) 5th grade teacher! This will be my 6th year teaching 5th grade, but my 9th year teaching at Harelson.  I love 5th grade and all the exploring, learning, and fun we get to have.

I anticipate a great year filled with explorations and accomplishments which include: Triangle YMCA camp, Bobcat Town Economy, STEAM integrated units, Drug Free Awareness Day, science fair, Junior Achievement, Nature's Treasure, first grade buddies, and pen pals. 

I believe that every student who enters my classroom can succeed. As a teacher, it is my duty to help students reach their full potential and gain the knowledge and skills that they will require in their daily lives. I love teaching and watching the children mold into readers, writers, mathematicians, historians, and scientists. My goal is to create a fun and safe learning space and get them ready for 5th grade.

This will be an amazing year!

 A Note to Parents

We are a team! Together we will make the best decisions for your child.  I will keep the lines of communication open with Tuesday letters and Tuesday packets.  Please don't ever hesitate to contact me for any reason.  

email: snystedt@amphi.com

phone: 520-696-6064

Why Amphi?

The leadership's commitment to the students and staff of Amphitheater Public Schools is a great characteristic of this school district.  It is a great privilege to work alongside these teachers, principals and district leadership to create strategies to provide an environment that will best impact the students in Amphitheater Public Schools.

Mission of Harelson

The Mission of Harelson School, is a community dedicated to excellence to ensure a sound academic foundation and empower our students to become self-directed, responsible, innovative, life-long learners by providing a safe, challenging, educational environment established with active partnerships among staff, family, and community.