First Grade : Welcome to 1B

Mrs. C. Miskinis

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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- Diocese of Harrisburg

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

Years of Teaching: More than 20 years:
13 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 Parish
-Extraordinary Minister
-School Board Member
-Parish Council Member

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

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1B Classroom Information

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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 and comprehension concepts along with Four Square Writing techniques will be incorporated into our Language Arts program. Heggerty Phonemics Awareness Curriculum.   Oral and quiet time reading along with reader theater will enhance their creativity and enjoyment of reading. Handwriting is taught on a daily daily basis.
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Science:

Topics will vary throughout the school year. Hands on Projects and experimentation in Lab Learner 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 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
Phys.Ed.: 1:07-1:56
Lunch/Recess:
​10:40-11:35

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Tuesday
Comp./STEM:1:15-1:45
​Lunch/Recess:10:40-11:35
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Wednesday
Mass:9:53-10:42
​Lunch/Recess:10-40-11:35
​Spanish Class:12:19-1:07
​Art Class: 1:07-1:56
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Thursday
Lunch?Recess:10:40-11:35
Library:12:33-1:16
​Second Step:
​2:00-2:45

Friday
Lunch/Recess:10:40-11:35
​Music:12:19-1:07

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