Mrs. Lois Amper
Mrs. Christine Ferranti
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First grade is an exciting and challenging year, which serves as a
foundation for future learning. Children will develop socially, emotionally and intellectually, each at his or her pace and developmental level.

Our language arts program is full of exciting stories and new skills. Children
read daily- individually, in groups and with the whole class.  The will learn
decoding skills, which will help figure out unfamiliar words.  Phonemic awareness
and seeing patterns in words will be emphasized.  In writing, children will
learn about writing sentences and then progress to writing short coherent
paragraphs.  They will write narratives, explanatory, and factual stories.

In Math, our series is called Investigations.  Students will learn by using
manipulatives, pattern blocks and games.  Problem solving will be an
important part of math, is it prepares them for real life experiences.

Please read with your child daily, reinforcing what
he/she is learning in school.  

Homework will be given on most days-help your child to become
an organized, prepared student.  Habits that begin now will carry
on throughout the school years.

Most importantly, remember that communication between
parent and school is very important.

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns.

Together, we can help your children become the best students they can be.

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