First Grade
Goals for the School Year
- To develop fluent readers
- To develop confidence, self-esteem, respect, and responsibility for ourselves, and our community
- To provide a safe, fun, and positive learning environment
Classroom Schedule
Mornings
- Silent/buddy reading
- Morning Circle
- Math
- Reading
- Language Arts (phonics, spelling, handwriting)
Afternoons
- Read-a-Loud
- Science/Social Studies
- Art/ Library/Computers
- Music
- P.E.
Homework Expectations and Procedures
Homework packets will be sent each Wednesday and due back the following Wednesday. Daily reading logs and journals will also be attached to be signed by parent. Studying spelling words for Friday spelling tests is expected.
Monthly Themes
- Oceans
- African-American History
- Autumn
- Life Cycles
- Native Californians
- Ice Cream
- Multi-Cultural Celebrations
- Winter
- Presidents
Field Trips
Field trips and assemblies are planned throughout the year. Parents are welcome!
