Welcome to First Grade 

				2009-10                  

This site has been designed to provide you with the resources to help your 

child be successful this year.  Working with your child at home is critical 

when they are learning to read, so the reading and sight word resource links 

should provide you with ways to help your child in these areas.  The monthly 

newsletter and calendar will provide you with the most recent information 

about our class, as well as any upcoming events.  This will be a very exciting 

and wonderful year for your child.

Celebrate! 
by Cherry Carl


How do we honor the very young child,

The eager explorer, so wiggly and wild?

If we look we can see that each one is yearning

For that pat on the back to celebrate learning;

But trust is a must if we're seeking success

When we ask our students to self-assess.

We must teach them and reach them to show that we care

As they learn to listen, to respect and share.

A few fear the risks, the reluctant and shy,

But we've got to give them the freedom to try,

And in the end, they can cry out loud,

"I've learned a lot and I am proud!"