First Grade
First grade is a "primary" education. First grade is the best indicator of future academic performance in school and emphasizes the importance of a solid academic foundation. First grade students will have developed the skills necessary to progress in reading and math.
Students are in school from 8:25am to 3:15pm daily. The basis of the curriculum consists of religion, reading/language, arts, math, science, social studies, music, physical education, and art.
Mrs. Dianne Binger
Latest Blog Entry: 2013-06-02
WE CHOOSE CHRIST
June 3, 2013
Dear Parents,
Anyone with a summer birthday may celebrate by bringing a treat this week if they wish.
Just about everyone has been tested on the Hail Mary and Our Father. I will test the last few children this week. Some of them say the prayer so fast they are not actually saying the correct words.
This week (Wednesday) we will have our last time test. It will be an addition time test. I am going to try and have 100 problems on the test so we can just see what it will be like in 2nd grade.
We are making and flying our kites today (Monday) as long as the weathermen are correct and it is a nice day. We will work on the kites from 8:45 until 10:00 and then fly from 10:15 to 11:00. Come and join us if you like. Bring your cameras! Our room moms are providing a special treat.
Friday morning (after Mass) will be cleaning day in the first grade room. Please send a rag, towel or old sock (one you don’t want returned) for our cleaning duties. Also it is a good idea to send an extra bag for carrying home school supplies. I plan to send all artwork home on Thursday.
We will continue to work on measuring length this week with a little lesson on perimeter and area. We will not have any math homework this week. If you have time, please continue to practice facts using First in Math. I believe you will have access to this all summer from home.
I have really enjoyed working with your children this year. I think they have learned a lot and have grown closer to God. During the summer, I would encourage them to read, write and keep up on their math facts. Then they will be well prepared to begin 2nd grade in the fall. Thank you for all your help this year. It has been a pleasure working with all of you parents as well. God bless you all and have a wonderful summer.
Schedule for the Week of June 3
Monday KITE Day
World Languages
Tuesday Computers
Math Homework – First in Math
Wednesday Addition Time Test
Gym, World Languages and Music
Math Homework – First in Math
Thursday Music and Art
Math Homework – First in Math
Friday MASS
Health
Summer Vacation begins at 11:45
Have a great week and a very blessed summer!
Mrs. Binger and Mrs. Nolan-Olson