OFRS First Grade

Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ciccone, and Mrs. Hayes

Welcome!

Hi First Grade Friends!

Welcome to the wonderful world of First Grade! We wanted to create a place for you to visit that would have all of the necessary links you will need while learning in first grade. We will update it weekly with our learning goals. We hope this site will be helpful to you as you continue your learning adventure at OFRS.

Sending Lots of Hugs!

Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Ciccone, and Mrs. Hayes

**In addition to this site, be sure to check your teacher's OnCourse website for updated monthly events. You can find your teacher's OnCourse web address under contact information.

Contact Information

Mrs. Ciccone

jciccone@wtschools.org

Mrs. Hayes

thayes@wtschools.org

Mrs. Burns

lburns@wtschools.org

October 2026 Events

10/1 ~ OFRS Picture Day
10/2 ~ OFRS School Custodian Day
10/5 - 10/9 Week of Respect
10/5 ~ World Day of Bullying Prevention – Wear Blue!
10/6 ~ Safe and Secure Day – Wear What Makes You Feel Comfortable and Safe (PJs)
10/7 ~ Wear Yellow in Support of Our Keys to Kindness at OFRS!
10/8 ~ Fire Truck Visit for Pre-K, K and Grade 1
10/8 ~ Teamwork Day – Wear Your Own Jersey or Sports Attire from Your Favorite Team!
10/9 ~ Respect Our Planet! Wear Blue and Green
10/9 ~ PTO Dome Assembly
10/12 ~ School Closed ~ Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
10/22 ~ Bus Safety Presentations
10/30 ~ Halloween Parade @ 1:30 p.m.

Learning Goals Week of September 28 - October 2

I can identify the subject and predicate of a sentence.

I can build my reading stamina by reading daily. I can choose just right books for reading.

I can write a simple and compound sentences to convey my thoughts.

I can use an expository pillar to organize my writing.

I can read, define and spell words that I am working with daily in Fundations. I can use the spelling pattern I am working on in my daily writing. I can spell high frequency words in my writing.

I can use the commutative property to count on from the larger addend. I can use the commutative property to find larger totals. I can add 0 and 1 to any number. I can determine whether number sentences are true or false. I can reason about the meaning of the equal sign.

I can develop an understanding of how to observe and manipulate sound and light. I can engage in science and engineering practices by collecting data and designing and using tools to solve problems and answer questions. I can explore the dimensions of the natural world using simple tools and musical instruments.Through exploration, I will learn that sound comes from vibrating objects. I can explore how to change sound volume and pitch, and develop simple models for how sound travels from a source to a receiver. With light, I can also work with sources and receivers. I can find out what happens when materials with different properties are placed in a beam of light, and explore how to create and change shadows and reflections. I can explore how to use sound and light devices to communicate information and compare the ways that animals use their senses (ears and eyes) to gather information about their environment.