1st Grade - Dual Language Immersion

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Welcome to the First-Grade Dual Language Program!

Every student will be learning grade-level standards or higher. We will continually strive to create a safe and engaging environment where learning in two languages is both exciting and rewarding. Students will have the opportunity to refine their motor skills and deepen their understanding of academic concepts in both Spanish and English. Additionally, each child will receive meaningful instruction while building self-confidence and faith-filled learning in a Catholic, values-based setting.

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education! We deeply value your partnership and support, and we’re excited to work together with you and your child.

– Subscribe to our DLI YouTube channel to view videos of our classroom!
– Visit our Dual Language Immersion webpage to learn more about our program.

Curriculum:

  • Mathematics:  iArriba las Matematicas! is a comprehensive, K-8 Spanish-language mathematics curriculum published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). It is designed specifically for immersion and dual-language education settings and is the Spanish equivalent of the HMH Into Math program.

 

  • Reading¡Arriba la Lectura! is a comprehensive, K-6, Language Arts program with rich content and resources that support your instructional goals. Resources are available to help get you started teaching and using ¡Arriba la Lectura! on HMH Ed. See the remainder of this article for valuable getting started tutorials, videos, guides, and more.  Lunita (1st grade only) helps bridge the gap between non-reader to reader in a short period of time relative to grade level. In first grade and above, Estrellita accelerates children through the decoding process in 6-8 weeks. Kindergarten children read within four to nine months. 

 

  • Phonics and Language Arts:  Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, helps educators take their early literacy instruction to the next level, building their own professional knowledge and empowering students to learn in new and exciting ways. 

 

  • English Language Arts: Fundations, a PreK to 3rd grade curriculum, boosts reading, spelling, and handwriting skills using a systematic, phonetic approach. It features 30–35-minute daily lessons on phonics, word structure, and vocabulary.

 

  • Science: Generation Genius is a K-8 teaching resource that brings school science standards to life through fun and educational videos paired with lesson plans, activities, quizzes, reading material and more. 

 

  • Religion: Creemos – Identidad Católica encourages students to learn about their faith and live it while celebrating their unique traditions and nurturing their Catholic Identity. This curriculum is a Spanish equivalent to We Believe Traditional curriculum.  

 

 

Specials

Monday- Music

Tuesday: TLC

Wednesday: Art, Gym

Thursday: No Specials

Friday: Gym

First Grade Rules
  • Raise your hand: Wait for your turn before you speak.
  • Listen closely: Pay attention when the teacher or a classmate is talking.
  • Keep hands and feet to yourself: Respect personal space and stay safe.
  • Follow directions: Listen and start tasks the first time they are given.
  • Use kind words: Be a good friend and treat others with respect.
  • Take care of our room: Clean up your space and put materials back in their place.
Daily Routines & Transitions
  • Line up quietly: Face forward, keep your hands by your sides, and leave space between you and your neighbor.
  • Walk safely: Use walking feet inside the classroom and out in the hallways.
  • Be ready to learn: Sit with a straight back, quiet mouth, and your eyes on the speaker.
Teamwork & Center Time
  • Share and take turns: Let everyone use the materials and wait patiently for your turn.
  • Use an indoor voice: Keep your voice soft so other groups can still hear each other and work.
  • Work together: Help your partners and make sure everyone feels included in the activity.
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