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

First Grade : Welcome to 1B

Mrs. C. Miskinis

First Gr. Teacher-1B

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

Awards:
Golden Apple Award:
Distinguished Teacher,
Diocese of Harrisburg-Presented by:Bishop Kevin C.Rhoades

Hershey Lions Club: Outstanding Educational Service Award

Parish Involvement:
Queen of Peace Parish:
-Director of Religious Education(14 years) - Grades Pre 4 through 8th grade
-Parish Council Member
- School Board Member
-Extraordinary Minister- Parishes of
Sacred Heart, Queen of Peace and St. Joan of Arc

School Involvement:
   - School Safety
    - Health & Wellness
- Religion Curr.
    - Lang.Arts Curr.
- (Chair)Spirit
Committee
-(Chair) Faculty
Local Char. Don. Com.
  -Concussion
Injuries(Academic
Protocol)
- Blue Ribbon
School Committee
- Middle States
Accred. Committee

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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 projects 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.

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 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
Music: 9:04-9:53
Lunch/Recess:
10:40-11:35

Tuesday
Comp./STEM:1:15-1:45
Lunch/Recess:10:40-11:35

Wednesday
Mass:10:00-10:40
Lunch:10:35-11:00
Recess: Later in the afternoon
Fr.Key : Week B- 11:00-11:30
Art Class: 1:07-1:56

Thursday
Library: 9:41-10:24
Lunch/Recess:10:40-11:35
Spanish: 1:16-2:00
Cerebrate: 2:00-2:45

Friday
Lunch/Recess:10:40-11:35
Phys.Ed.:12:19-1:07

Link to the Dioceseof Harrisburg Curriculum

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