Classroom News - what to expect

Reading program- This will be the 3rd year for our Wonders Reading Program.  It is a great program with a lot of technology based components.  The students enjoy reading a variety of genres.  The students will have daily homework.  They will be bringing their reading books home. 

Math program-We will be started a new program last year.  The program is called Envisions.  The program is very rigorous but the students learn alot and enjoy the challenge.  Homework will be assigned.  If the assignments are confusing or too difficult for your child, please just send it back to school, incomplete.  Your child will not be in trouble for incomplete homework.

Spelling program- We will start spelling the first quarter of school.  The spelling lists will be sent home and there will be a "check in" given but the spelling will not be graded on the report card.

Science/Social Studies/Health- We have text books for Science and Health. Plus, we have access to a brand new Science Lab. Social Studies is taught with using mini lessons. 

Writing- In first grade, we extend from Kid Writing, and concentrate on sentence structure and mechanics of a sentence.  Most of the teachers in first grade, use journals with the children.