Math Flex Groups
The first grade team is using flex grouping to address the academic needs of all students across the grade. Flex grouping allows us time to create engaging, and content specific instruction to meet the needs of all of our students. During math time from 12:45-1:50 each day, students move to different classes within first grade based on their specific math needs. As per its name, Flex grouping is FLEXIBLE which means scholars will not be in the same groups all year long and will change based on their specific needs. We all have our strengths and our areas of need- with flex grouping students move between groups based on their particular needs in different areas of the curriculum. For more information on flex grouping, please see the links below!
The first grade team is using flex grouping to address the academic needs of all students across the grade. Flex grouping allows us time to create engaging, and content specific instruction to meet the needs of all of our students. During math time from 12:45-1:50 each day, students move to different classes within first grade based on their specific math needs. As per its name, Flex grouping is FLEXIBLE which means scholars will not be in the same groups all year long and will change based on their specific needs. We all have our strengths and our areas of need- with flex grouping students move between groups based on their particular needs in different areas of the curriculum. For more information on flex grouping, please see the links below!
https://emerson-elmhurstcusd205-il.schoolloop.com/flexible
http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/05/20/fp_olszewski.html
First Grade Events
*Dates will be added as they are scheduled*
Turkey Trouble Thanksgiving - November
Holidays Around the World - December
Polar Express Day - December
Ecosystems Gallery Walk - January
Friendship Day Party - February
End of Year Party & Ice Cream Social - June
Recess & Lunch Schedule
11:25-12:00 Recess
12:02-12:32 Lunch (Staggered Times)
- Mrs. Hiraman: 12:02-12:24
- Mrs. Goodwin: 12:05-12:27
- Ms. Hirten: 12:08-12:30
- Ms. Armour: 12:10-12:32
Connect Schedule
10:25-11:25
10:25-11:25
Ms. Armour Mrs. Goodwin Ms. Hirten Mrs. Hiraman
Monday - Media Monday - Art Monday - Science Monday - P.E.
Tuesday - Science Tuesday - Media Tuesday - P.E. Tuesday - Music
Wednesday - Art Wednesday - Music Wednesday - Media Wednesday - Science
Thursday - P.E. Thursday - Science Thursday - Music Thursday - Art
Friday - Music Friday - P.E. Friday - Art Friday - Media
Birthdays
Birthdays are special days for your scholar! You are welcome to bring in a special treat on your child's birthday. All items must be store-bought and brought into the cafeteria at your scholar's lunchtime. Treats are to be shared with your scholar's class only. Please remember that candles are not permitted in the cafeteria due to fire code regulations. Thank you!
¡Los cumpleaños son días especiales para su hijo/a! Si pueden traer un postre especial en el cumpleaños de su hijo/a. Todos los artículos deben ser comprados en la tienda y llevados a la cafetería a la hora del almuerzo de su estudiante. Los postres se deben compartir con la clase de su estudiante solamente. Recuerde que las velas no están permitidas en la cafetería debido a las regulaciones del código de incendio. ¡Gracias!
Candy and Sweets
As a first grade team, we have decided to remove candy and sweets from our classrooms. This includes candy and sweets that, in the past, have been used as rewards or incentives. You may still bring in a sweet treat on your child's birthday (ie. cupcakes or cookies). Please make sure your child does not come to school with candy or sweets. Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms healthy. =)
Como el equipo de primer grado hemos decidido eliminar dulces de nuestras clases. Esto incluye dulces que, en el pasado, se han utilizado como incentivos. Usted todavía puede traer algo dulce en el cumpleaños de su hijo/a (es decir, pastelitos o galletas). Por favor, asegúrese de que su hijo/a no vaya a la escuela con dulces. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener nuestras clases saludables. =)
Lunch with your Scholar
You are welcome to come to school and join your scholar at lunch! Please remember the following:
- Please sit with your child at the Parent's Table which is the large table closest to the hot lunch line. Please do not sit with your child's class as this impacts available seating for the remainder of our scholars.
- Please do not have other scholars join you from your child's class or other classes. We want to maintain safety for all of the scholars in our care at all times.
¡Ustedes pueden venir a la escuela para almorzar con su hijo/a! Recuerde lo siguiente:
- Por favor, siéntese con su hijo en la Mesa de Padres, que es la mesa grande más cercana a la línea de comida caliente. Por favor, no se sienten con la clase de su hijo, ya que esto afecta a los asientos disponibles para el resto de nuestros estudiantes. Por favor no haga que otros estudiantes se sienten con usted. Queremos siempre mantener la seguridad para todos los estudiantes en nuestro cuidado.
Toys and Other Personal Items
Scholars are not permitted to bring in any personal belongings unless asked to do so. If items are discovered, they will be placed at the front office with your child’s name on it. Please feel free to pick any items up at your convenience. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Toys
- Tablets
- Pokémon cards
- Fidget spinners
- Stuffed animals
- Purses
- Wallets
- Play jewelry
No se permite que los estudiantes traigan objetos personales a menos que se les pida hacerlo. Si los artículos son descubiertos, serán colocados en la oficina con el nombre de su hijo/a en él. Por favor, recoga cualquier artículo a su conveniencia. Esto incluye, pero no se limita a:
Juguetes
Tabletas
Tarjetas Pokémon
Fidget Spinners
Peluches
Monederos
Carteras
Joyas de juego
Estas cosas son una distracción para el ambiente de aprendizaje. Gracias por su ayuda para reforzar esta regla con su hijo/a.