Welcome to First Grade
Mrs. Kumar- Blended Remote Teacher (Students in groups A & B)
Ms. Lorenzana- Blended Remote DUAL Language Schedule (Group A & B)
Ms. Savarese- Fully Remote Teacher (Group D)
Mrs. Lamarche Fully Remote Dual Language Schedule
(Group D Dual Language Students ONLY)
Updated January 2021
Ms. Ahmed- Fully Remote K/1/2 12:1:1 (Students in Group D)
School Supplies for First Grade
Please bring the following on the first day of your in-person learning schedule:
Notebooks
pencils
crayons
folders
scissors
glue
Notebooks
pencils
crayons
folders
scissors
glue
Remote Learning Supply List (At Home)
-Glue Sticks
-Pencils
-Crayons – Crayola works best
-Markers
-Scissors
-1 composition notebook (NO SPRIAL NOTEBOOK)
-Construction paper
-Index Cards
-1 plastic folder
-1 plastic pencil box
-Quiet Work space
-Ipad/Laptop
***Please put the crayons, markers, and scissors in the plastic square pencil box.***
In-Person School Supplies
- 3 marble notebooks (NO SPRIAL NOTEBOOKS)
- 3 Plastic folders (red, yellow, orange, green, and blue)
- 1 box of Crayola crayons (no more than 24 crayons)
- 1 box of Crayola thin markers (8 or 12 pack)
- 1 pair of blunt scissors
- 1 plastic square pencil box (to fit crayons, markers, glue stick, and scissors)
- 1 boxes of #2 sharpened pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga)
- 2 glue sticks
***Please put the crayons, markers, 1 glue stick, and scissors in the plastic square pencil box.***
-1 liquid hand soap
- Face Masks (minimum of 3, keep in backpack in ziplock bag)
-1 box of GALLON size Ziplock bags
-Glue Sticks
-Pencils
-Crayons – Crayola works best
-Markers
-Scissors
-1 composition notebook (NO SPRIAL NOTEBOOK)
-Construction paper
-Index Cards
-1 plastic folder
-1 plastic pencil box
-Quiet Work space
-Ipad/Laptop
***Please put the crayons, markers, and scissors in the plastic square pencil box.***
In-Person School Supplies
- 3 marble notebooks (NO SPRIAL NOTEBOOKS)
- 3 Plastic folders (red, yellow, orange, green, and blue)
- 1 box of Crayola crayons (no more than 24 crayons)
- 1 box of Crayola thin markers (8 or 12 pack)
- 1 pair of blunt scissors
- 1 plastic square pencil box (to fit crayons, markers, glue stick, and scissors)
- 1 boxes of #2 sharpened pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga)
- 2 glue sticks
***Please put the crayons, markers, 1 glue stick, and scissors in the plastic square pencil box.***
-1 liquid hand soap
- Face Masks (minimum of 3, keep in backpack in ziplock bag)
-1 box of GALLON size Ziplock bags
Assignments for Remote Learning Daily Assignments:
Resources used
Science/ Social Studies:
https://jr.brainpop.com/
---- User ID: (your firstname, first letter of your last name 20) example (kumarc20)
---- Password: (your school name, your first name, first letter of your last name) example (ps212kumarc)
*PebbleGo
---- User ID: PS212
---- Password: School
Math:
www-k6.thinkcentral.com
---- Username:
---- Password: ps212q
---- Click on My Library
Splash Learn:
Individual password for each child. It was sent home.
https://www.splashlearn.com/
----1-216 Class Code: KIQAZK
----1-307/308 Pending
----1-219 Pending
----1-200 Class Code: WPMDEQ
Phonics: • Practice silent e /magic e
• Welded Sounds
- Reading and Writing: www.raz-kids.com Read 30 minutes every day.
- Reading Assignment to be done in homework notebook- Pick a book to read (from their book baggie or Raz-kids)
- Write the date on the top of the page and the title of the book.
- Draw a picture on the top of the page and write several sentences on the bottom: Include the characters, setting, and plot (problem and solution) of the story
- Writing Notebook - Find a notebook or lined paper to set aside for writing everyday. Write a journal entry about a special part of your day (example: at the park, outside on a trip, a special time in school, a time when you experienced a strong feeling, etc). Make sure to include what happened, label to tell more, and write a sentence that includes: a capital letter at the beginning, finger spacing, and punctuation at the end of your sentence.
Resources used
Science/ Social Studies:
https://jr.brainpop.com/
---- User ID: (your firstname, first letter of your last name 20) example (kumarc20)
---- Password: (your school name, your first name, first letter of your last name) example (ps212kumarc)
*PebbleGo
---- User ID: PS212
---- Password: School
Math:
www-k6.thinkcentral.com
---- Username:
---- Password: ps212q
---- Click on My Library
Splash Learn:
Individual password for each child. It was sent home.
https://www.splashlearn.com/
----1-216 Class Code: KIQAZK
----1-307/308 Pending
----1-219 Pending
----1-200 Class Code: WPMDEQ
Phonics: • Practice silent e /magic e
• Welded Sounds
First Grade Benchmarks November
At this point in the year, to meet grade level standards, your child should be able to:
Reading:
Behavior
To get the day started right please make sure that your child gets enough sleep, eats a good breakfast every day, and comes to school on time, prepared for the day, with their homework.
The following are some suggested Websites where you can find activities to help your child succeed.
www.raz-kids.com - Reading
www.starfall.com - Alphabet activities and reading
http://pbskids.org/games - An assortment of activities
www.arcademicskillbuilders.com - good for math, reading, spelling, etc.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com - Math
http://www.ixl.com - Math
We hope that this was helpful and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to continuing working together to make this a wonderful year full of learning for your child.
Sincerely,
The First Grade Teachers
Reading:
- Read at an F/G level for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Read silently and independently (on their own).
- Talk about the book they have read by telling what happened in the beginning, middle,
- and end.
- Answer text-based questions – who, what, when, where, why and how.
- Make predictions (guess) about what will happen in the book, before and during reading.
- Identify all letters of the alphabet and produce their sounds.
- Identify all short vowel sounds in reading and writing.
- Be able to us beginning and ending sounds to read and write words.
- Recognize grade level appropriate sight words.
- Write a 3-page true story about a moment in their life (a moment is not a full day).
- Begin each sentence with a capital letter and end with proper punctuation.
- Put spaces between each word.
- Match their words to the picture on the page.
- Read and write sight words that have been introduced in class.
- Shows an understanding of mathematical concepts in addition and subtraction.
- Bar model
- Fewer than, more than
- Turnaround facts (5+3=8 is the same as 3+5=8) – reversing addends
- Add and subtract up to 10 using a variety of strategies
- Using manipulatives
- Count on and count back
- Know the vocabulary used for addition and subtraction. Please see Go Math Workbook.
Behavior
- Write their first and last name.
- Stay in their seat.
- Raise their hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
- Keep their hands and feet to themselves.
- Copy homework in a timely manner.
- Follow all classroom routines/directions.
- Zip their jackets and tie their shoes.
To get the day started right please make sure that your child gets enough sleep, eats a good breakfast every day, and comes to school on time, prepared for the day, with their homework.
The following are some suggested Websites where you can find activities to help your child succeed.
www.raz-kids.com - Reading
www.starfall.com - Alphabet activities and reading
http://pbskids.org/games - An assortment of activities
www.arcademicskillbuilders.com - good for math, reading, spelling, etc.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com - Math
http://www.ixl.com - Math
We hope that this was helpful and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are looking forward to continuing working together to make this a wonderful year full of learning for your child.
Sincerely,
The First Grade Teachers
Math: Children should be working on comparing numbers greater than and less. All kids should know how to add and subtract basic facts up to 20
Writing: We are doing all about books
Reading: We are doing fiction and fictional characters
Science: We are learning about light and shadows
Social Studies: We are discussing the differences between needs and wants.
Writing: We are doing all about books
Reading: We are doing fiction and fictional characters
Science: We are learning about light and shadows
Social Studies: We are discussing the differences between needs and wants.
Resources to help your child.
Below are the addition and subtraction charts that you can use to practice.
Parent Information
1st Grade
Notices
Please make sure your child comes to school everyday prepared to do their best work. In order for that to happen they need to have 3 sharpened pencils in their pencil case at all times. They need to bring their reading baggy, homework notebook, homework folder, and math book back to school every day.
Please make sure you check your child's homework notebook and folder everyday so you are aware of the number of assignments they needed to complete.
Please look for important school notices in your child's homework folder.
Please remember that all first grade teachers are available to meet with parents on Tuesdays from 2:20 to 3:00.
Please make sure your child comes to school everyday prepared to do their best work. In order for that to happen they need to have 3 sharpened pencils in their pencil case at all times. They need to bring their reading baggy, homework notebook, homework folder, and math book back to school every day.
Please make sure you check your child's homework notebook and folder everyday so you are aware of the number of assignments they needed to complete.
Please look for important school notices in your child's homework folder.
Please remember that all first grade teachers are available to meet with parents on Tuesdays from 2:20 to 3:00.
Queens Library Logo
Queens Library
It is very important that your child continues to read over the summer in order to stay on the reading level they left Kindergarten, or even improve! The library is a great place for your child to visit so getting a library card would be beneficial to your child's learning.
If your child does not have a library card, please stop by the library and apply for one.
It is very important that your child continues to read over the summer in order to stay on the reading level they left Kindergarten, or even improve! The library is a great place for your child to visit so getting a library card would be beneficial to your child's learning.
If your child does not have a library card, please stop by the library and apply for one.
Helpful websites
https://www.raz-kids.com/
Help your child read on their Independent Reading Level.
Go Math
Help your child with Math. Fun animated videos with hands on practice.
www.thinkcentral.com
AAAMath
Features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
https://www.aaamath.com
PBS
Learning games
www.pbskids.org
Discovery Education
Has wonderful educational resources for students, teachers and parents, all in one place.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm?campaign=flyout_students
Fun Brain
Internet Learning Games is an award winning website for students in grades K-8.
FunBrain.com
Help your child read on their Independent Reading Level.
Go Math
Help your child with Math. Fun animated videos with hands on practice.
www.thinkcentral.com
AAAMath
Features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
https://www.aaamath.com
PBS
Learning games
www.pbskids.org
Discovery Education
Has wonderful educational resources for students, teachers and parents, all in one place.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/students/index.cfm?campaign=flyout_students
Fun Brain
Internet Learning Games is an award winning website for students in grades K-8.
FunBrain.com