1B - Mrs. Miskinis Classroom Page - ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL

First Grade Classroom:
Welcome to 1B

Mrs. C Miskinis

First Grade Teacher

Bachelor of Science Degree: Elementary Education- (K-8) Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania Instructional II Certification

Masters of Education Degree :Educational Administration: Pennsylvania State University

Religious Certification:
Advanced Certification- Diocesan of Harrisburg

Heartsaver First Aid CPR-AED Certification for Infant, Child and Adult.

Years of Teaching: More than 20 years:
14 at SJA

Awards:
Golden Apple Award: Diocese of Harrisburg

Hershey Lions Club: Outstanding Educational Service Award

Parish Involvement:
Queen of Peace Parish:
-D.R.E. 14 years
-Parish Council
Extraordinary Minister
Sacred Heart
-Extraordinary Minister
-School Board Member
-Parish Council Member

School Involvement:
   - School Safety Committee
    - Health & Wellness Committee
    - Religion Committee
    - Language Arts Committee
   - Concussion Management  with Dr. Schmidt
   - Spirit Committee

Email Mrs. Miskinis

1B Classroom Information

Religion:

We will learn about Creation, the Holy Bible, the Mass, Sacraments and Prayer. The Seasons and Saints within the Church will be discussed. Open minds and hearts will allow us to accept Jesus into our daily lives.

Math:

Our curriculum challenges the mind working with number variances. Ordering and sequencing of numbers along with the operations of addition and subtraction. Place value of numbers will be incorporated along with two digit addition and subtraction. Graphing, money, time, geometry of plane-solid shapes will lead to interesting discoveries. Symmetry, fractions and measurement take us into our environment. Problem solving with enhanced vocabulary usage takes us further into the non-fiction stories of mathematical concepts.

**Incorporating STEM into the curriculum

Language Arts:

Vocabulary, fluency, phonemic awareness, comprehension and Four Square Writing will be incorporated into our Language Arts program as we partake in the ventures of Fiction vs. Non-Fiction. Oral and quiet time reading along with reader theater will enhance their creativity and enjoyment of reading.

Science:

Topics will vary throughout the school year. Hands on Projects and experimentation will lead to opening of inquisitive minds. Ocean life, animals of hibernation and extinction. Friction, electricity, sound, plant life, types of rocks, seasons, weather-climate will assist with understanding their environment and the world they live in. Learning about their five senses , body functions, exercise and nutrition will lead to healthier lifestyles.

*** Incorporating STEM projects into the curriculum

Social Studies:

Current news topics will be discussed on a daily basis through National Geographic Series along with Scholastic Weekly Reader. Learning Map Skills of location, direction and land formation. Study the U.S.A within the North America continent introduced with our other six continents. Community services and careers will be presented throughout the school year.

Weekly Special Classes:

Monday
Computer: Class 1:45-2:15

Religion with Fr.Al: 12:50- 1:20

Tuesday
Art Class: 12:19-1:07

Spanish Class:10:20-10:50

Wednesday
School Mass - 9:00 - 9:45am

Library: 12:19-1:07

Thursday
Phys. Ed. 1:16-2:00

Friday
Music: 2:05-2:45

Reading Buddies: 10:00-10:20

Spanish Class: 10:20-10:50