First Grade

Read on below for all the information you'll need about first grade!

Teachers:

  • Arlinda Mayes

  • Mrs. Butler

  • Mrs. Orellana 

  • Mrs. Gil

Learning in First Grade

Reading and Writing

Informational Text (non-fiction) and Literature (fiction)

Key Concepts:

  • Ask/Answer Questions about Key Details

  • Identify Characters/Setting/Major Events

  • Main Idea

  • Retell the beginning, middle, and end of a text

  • Text Features

  • Make Connections

  • compare/contrast text

Writing Sample

  • Narrative

  • Opinion

  • Informative

Math

Key Concepts:

  • Exploring with Numbers

  • Addition/Subtraction within 20

  • Understanding Place Value

  • Measurement

  • Comparing Numbers

  • Composing Shapes

  • Partitioning/Tell Time to the Hour and Half Hour

Tests in First Grade

BOY (Beginning of the Year) Testing Mclass Reading and iReady Math

MOY (Middle of the Year) Testing Mclass Reading and iReady Math

EOY (End of the Year) Testing Mclass Reading and iReady Math

Helpful Websites

First grade Supply List

  • Crayons

  • Markers

  • Dry erase markers

  • Pencils

  • Pencil pouch with zipper

  • Glue sticks

  • Erasers

  • Wide-ruled composition books

  • Pocket folders

  • Book bag with no wheels

  • Tissues

  • 1 box sandwich bags

  • Hand sanitizer