First Grade
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 Mrs. Diane Suba has been teaching at Our Lady of Peace School since 1971. She is a graduate of Our Lady of Peace School, St. Thomas Aquinas and Walsh University. In 2010, she was the recipient of the distinguished Diocese of Youngstown Golden Apple Teacher Award. Mrs. Suba “loves, loves, loves to teach and learn from first graders.”
In her free time, Mrs. Suba enjoys gardening, reading and long walks in the park with her husband of nearly 40 years, David. Mrs. Suba has one son, a daughter-in-law and three “adorable” grandchildren, whom she loves to play, watch and vacation with at the beach. |
First Grade Curriculum Highlights
Reading: Phonics and beginning chapter books
Math: Addition, Subtraction, and Reading and Making Graphs
Religion: Discussing the concept that God loves us and is with us always
Science: Exploring natural resources and learning about animal habitats
Writing: Journaling and recording examples of our daily learning experiences
Creative Curriculum
All Saints Day: First Graders design Saint puppets to share with the school and Our Lady of Peace community on All Saints Day.
Thanksgiving: First Graders perform a Turkey program on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving for the school and parents.
100 Days: First Graders celebrate our 100th Day of school by dressing up as 100-year-olds.
Spring Fever: First Graders hatch chicks in May and have an "Eggstravaganza" (potluck dinner and social time) for the children and parents.
DAILY HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
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Hangin' with our Phonics Bunny |
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First Grade 2011-2012 on Dress Up Day |
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We Are Readers! |
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie |