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Upcoming Events

May 9: TD-Gr. 4 Spring Programs

May 10: Hooray for Hollywood! Gala at U.S. Grant Hotel, 6:00 p.m.

May 19: Room Parent Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

May 23: Jump Rope Day

May 23: Spirt Day--Twins Day

May 23: Ice Cream Social, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (note time change!)

May 26: Memorial Day, School Closed

May 30: Art Day, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Jun. 2-6: Gr. 2-5 ERB Testing (each classroom will have its own unique schedule)

Jun. 6: Spring Enrichment Classes End

Jun. 11: Last Day of School, Noon dismissal

Jun. 12: Graduation, 10:00 a.m.

Jun. 13: School Closed

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Welcome to First Grade

Mrs. Engelhardt
Lead Teacher

Mrs. Topmiller
Lead Teacher

Mrs. Kerr
Assistant Teacher

Mrs. Smith
Assistant Teacher

Reading

Reading is individualized in first grade. Children read books at their appropriate levels and work through a phonics program at their own pace. Comprehension is the end goal of the program.

Social Studies

Children study a variety of social studies topics, such as: mapping skills, continents & oceans of the world, Pioneers, Native American and world cultures.

Mathematics

It is important that the children learn the basics of arithmetic. Problem-solving skills are learned in conjunction with the basics. Manipulatives help the children recognize patterns in numbers, sizes, shapes, colors and detail.

Science

Children study many aspects of science, such as: gardening, trees, animal life cycles, the seasons, water cycles, ecology and magnets.

Hands-on experiments and activities add to the children's understanding of the scientific method and the importance of predicting and recording data.