Our First Grade Community:
First grade is a milestone year filled with social, emotional, and cognitive growth. We take seriously our responsibility to safeguard and nurture your child as he or she takes a big step into the world of first grade. First graders will gain independence as they learn to problem solve and view themselves as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and thinkers. This year your first grader will learn to work collaboratively and build relationships with peers. A highlight of first grade is our annual end-of-the-year picnic to celebrate all the accomplishments gained throughout the year. As first grade teachers, we will appreciate your child as an individual, a special person with unique talents, challenges, ideas, and ambitions.
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What is unique about First Grade?
- Field Trips to the Schlitz Audubon, First Stage, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Zoo.
- Time throughout the week to practice social skills during: Play Workshop, Motor Lab, Maker Play, and STEAM Challenges
- Times throughout the year to celebrate, share and provide performance experiences including: 50th Day of School Celebration and Sock Hop, Winter Show, Pajama Party the Musical, and our annual end-of-the-year First Grade Picnic.
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What to expect in First Grade
Math
- Daily calendar tim
- Small group and partner work time
- New concept development
English Language Arts
- Instilling a love for reading
- Growing literacy skills through instruction in reading, phonics, and writing
Science
- Hands-on experiments and experiences
Weekly Specials
- Weekly specials include art, music, physical education, spanish, social and emotional learning, library and makerspace time
- Social and emotional learning through Morning Meetings, Community Circles, Read Alouds and our RULER lessons
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Home to School Connection
- First Graders are expected to read a minimum of 10 minutes to an adult each night
- Share books and read with your student daily
- Engage your child in conversations and learning games
- Encourage physical activities
- Teachers communicate with families frequently through Seesaw and email
- Volunteer opportunities are available through the PTO and by contacting your child's teacher.
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