First Grade
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We hope this message finds you well. It's been an amazing two months working alongside your wonderful children, and we couldn't be more thrilled about the learning journey that still lies ahead.
As teachers, we've had the privilege of getting to know your kids - their interests, preferences, and unique needs. Your child is beginning to see us as their guides, and we're also discovering how we can support them best.
This school year, our aim is to foster a strong sense of collaboration. By working together with you, we're confident that we can provide your child with all the tools they need for a successful 1st-grade experience.
We kindly encourage you to dedicate 15-20 minutes each night to read with your child. This simple yet powerful habit can have a profound impact on their development. Additionally, we'll be introducing sight words throughout the year, so please continue to practice these with your child to help reinforce their reading skills.
Rigorous Instruction
Instruction is customized, inclusive, motivating, and aligned to the Next Generation Standards. High standards are set in every classroom. Students are actively engaged in ambitious intellectual activity and developing critical thinking skills.
Units of Study
Class 1-1 (Ms. Molina)
Reading— Module 4: Better Together – Social Studies Connection: Being Good Citizens
Essential Question “Why is it important to do my best and get along with others?”
Writing— Module 4: Procedural Text: Writing a “How-to book about how to make a new friend.
Math— Unit 4 – Understanding of Place Value for Numbers up to 99
Science – Animals and Plant Defenses
Social Studies— Families and Communities are Important
Class 1-2 (Ms. Sarjeant)
Reading— Module 4: Better Together – Social Studies Connection: Being Good Citizens
Essential Question “Why is it important to do my best and get along with others?”
Writing— Module 4: Procedural Text: Writing a “How-to book about how to make a new friend.
Math— Unit 4 – Understanding of Place Value for Numbers up to 99
Science – Animals and Plant Defenses
Social Studies— Families and Communities are Important
Class E31 (Ms. Suerte)
Reading— Module 4: Better Together – Social Studies Connection: Being Good Citizens
Essential Question “Why is it important to do my best and get along with others?”
Writing— Module 4: Procedural Text: Writing a “How-to book about how to make a new friend.
Math— Unit 4 – Understanding of Place Value for Numbers up to 99
Science –Animals and Plant Defenses
Social Studies—Families and Communities are Important
Supportive Environment
The school establishes a classroom and school culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged by their teachers and peers.
Student of the Month
Class 1-1 Alanna Altero
Class 1-2 Saliou Ndiaye
Class E31: Jayden Rodriguez
Resources
Phonics
Reading
Writing
Math
Social Studies
Science
Strong Family-Community Ties & Collaborative Teachers
School leadership brings resources from the community into the school building by welcoming, encouraging, and developing partnerships with families, businesses, and community-based organizations.
Important Events:
January 15- Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day- Schools Closed
Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.
Teachers Contact Information
Class 1-1 Ms. Molina Jmolina17@schools.nyc.gov
Class 1-2 Ms. Sarjeant: asarjeant@schools.nyc.gov
Class E31 Ms. Suerte: csuerte@schools.nyc.gov