1. Welcome to 1st Grade!
Where we
LEARN BY DOING!

2. We all love teaching first grade!
Meet the Teachers
Our first grade team includes Amy Wilson, Beth Ammons, Alicia Rogerson, Tara Whitbread, Erin Fulk, and Lisa Kristianson.
Beth, Amy, and Alicia are excited about working together as a First Grade team! We all enjoy working with first graders - teaching them new skills and helping them gain confidence as learners.
We are fortunate to have our three teaching partners, Mrs. Fulk, Mrs. Whitbread, and Mrs. Kristianson with us ½ time. They are integral parts of our learning community.
We all love teaching first grade!

3. A day in first grade is very busy!
A typical day includes:
Morning Work
Morning Meeting
Snack Break
Literacy Block
Includes Writer’s Workshop, Reading Groups & Phonics
Recess/Lunch
Read Aloud
Math
Science
Social Studies
Class News
Spelling
Handwriting Practice
Computers & Smart Board integrated throughout day

4. Daily Responsibility
Each day, our students bring home and return PRIDE books. This notebook provides a place for them to keep their…
Homework Calendar – students are asked to complete a designated number of homework activities each week.
Reading Log - we expect our first graders to read for at least 20 minutes a night. The more we practice, the better our reading skills!
Agendas- as part of our daily schedule, the students will record a message about their day. This is also where we will write any reminders or information that you may need to know about. Parents are asked to read and initial this nightly.
Reading Books
Students are also expected to bring a snack and a filled water bottle daily.

5. They will have Music, Drama, Spanish and Art weekly.
Fine Arts
Our students are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with our Fine Arts teachers on
Mondays & Fridays.
They will have Music, Drama, Spanish and Art weekly.
Please see the Fine Arts webpage for information on behavior expectations, curriculum information, quarterly newsletters, and important dates and events. 

6. What else you need to know about first grade:
Routines & Procedures
What else you need to know about first grade:
Communication
Lunch and Recess
Behavior Policy

7. K-2 Grading Scale

8. Our FIELD TRIPS are always a first grade favorite!
Special Events
Our FIELD TRIPS are always a first grade favorite!
During the year, we will visit various places in the community that will enhance our learning.
This year, our field trips will be…
United Skates of America (Force and Motion) on September 21st
Durant Nature Park (Forest Biome study) on November 2nd
Starlab visits in February
N.C. Zoo in May (date tbd)

9. We also have many special events that take place in our classrooms…
Community Construction Day
Animal Presentations
Pumpkin Science
…and so much more!
100th Day of School Celebration
Visits from scientists

10. Click on “Faculty” and then “First Grade”
When in doubt….
Check out the website!
Click on “Faculty” and then “First Grade”
Log in.
What can you find here:
Monthly newsletters
Homework calendars
Class schedule
Field Trip information
Lunch/Recess sign-ups

11. We look forward to working with you and your first graders!