First Grade Classroom:
Welcome to 1B

Mrs. C Miskinis

First Grade Teacher

Bachelor of Science Degree. in Elementary Education: Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania Instructional II Certification

Masters Degree: Educational Administration: Pennsylvania State University

Advanced Diocesan of Harrisburg Religious Certification

Years of Teaching: More than 20 years

Awards:
Golden Apple Award: Diocese of Harrisburg

Lions Club: Outstanding Educational Service 

Parish Involvement:
Extraordinary Minister
School Board Member
Parish Council Member

School Involvement:
​    - School Safety Committee
    - Health & Wellness Committee
    - Religion Committee
    - Language Arts Committee
​    - Spirit-Staff Committee

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.
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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.
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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
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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
Library Class: 12:19-1:07 pm
Tuesday
Spanish Class: 9:00-9:30am

Art Class : 9:53-10:42am

Computer Class: 2:15-2:45pm
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Wednesday
School Mass - 9:00 - 9:45am
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Thursday
Music Class: 1:16-2:00pm
Friday
Fifth Grade Reading Buddies: 10:00- 10:20am

Spanish Class: 10:20-10:50am

Phys. Educ. Class: 1:57-2:45pm
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