About Mr. Haataja

Hello, my name is Mr. Haataja. This is my 5th year at Wahpeton and my 13th year teaching.

I teach 1-5th music, 4-5th Choir, and 5th grade band.

I have a passion for kids and music, (especially band!) If you have an old instrument that you would like to donate, please reach out to me!!

Kids are the reason we are all here and why I do what I do. My wife, Marian, and I have 3, going on 4 kids of our own: Eleanor, 4; Katherine, 2; Isabel, 1; and #4 arriving in December! It is my goal to treat every student in my class with the same love and respect that I would want my own children treated.

Thanks for choosing Wahpeton Elementary!

Go Huskies!!

Important Dates:

October 12th-- Surround the State in Song Festival in Fargo (Nominated 5th-6th graders)

December 17th-- Winter Concert in the WES Gym (Grades 1-3 9:30; Grade 4-5 1:30)

February 22nd-- Young Musicians Festival in Enderlin (5th grade band and 4-5th grade choir)

May 8th-- Spring Concert in the WES Gym (Grades 1-3 9:30; Grade 4-5 1:30)

Important links/documents:

Staff Wars Note Naming: StaffWars - Apps on Google Play

4-5th Grade Choir:

Choir Remind sign-up: https://www.remind.com/join/3f248h

4-5th Grade Choir Sign-up: https://forms.gle/i1NpxTb3ac1ZgdLVA