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      • Boys Basketball
      • Cheerleading
      • Golf
      • Girls Basketball
      • Middle School Soccer
      • Soccer Shots
      • Track >
        • Directions
    • Activities >
      • Band
      • Boy Scouts
      • Cub Scouts
      • Girl Scouts
      • Snapology
      • Science Explorers
      • Voice & Piano Lessons
    • Summer Camp
    • Wellness Policy
  • MySJA
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      • Early Childhood >
        • Preschool - Mrs. Felice >
          • Pre-School - Mrs. Felice Classroom
        • Pre4A - Ms. Buszta Homework >
          • Pre4A - Ms. Buszta Classroom Page
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      • PTO Individual Events >
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        • Trunk or Treat
        • Spaghetti Dinner
        • Chicken dinner
        • Breakfast with St. Nick
        • PTO International Faire
        • Egg Hunt
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    • Donate Your PA Tax Dollars
    • Annual Fund
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      • Night of Knights Gala >
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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- 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:
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D.R.E. 14 years
-Parish Council
Extraordinary Minister
Sacred Heart Parish
-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
​    - Pandemic 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.
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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. 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 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: Science Lab
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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.: 9:53-10:42
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Library: 1:56-2:45

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Tuesday
Art Class: 1:10-1:50
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Wednesday
 Mass:Wednesday-10:00
Comp. Class :​1:40-2:10
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Thursday
Music: 1:16-2:00

Friday
Spanish: 9:53-10:42



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P: (717) 533-2854 | F: (717) 534-0755
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