OFRS First Grade

Mrs. Ciccone, Ms. Hanlon, 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. Ciccone, Ms. Hanlon, 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

OnCourse Website:

http://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=10707812

Mrs. Hayes

thayes@wtschools.org

OnCourse Website:

http://www3.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=10707823

Ms. Hanlon

chanlon@wtschools.org

OnCourse Website:

http://app.oncoursesystems.com/websites/16077278

January 2026 Events

January Events

1/5 Happy New Year 2026! Welcome Back!

1/5 School Spirit Day ~ Wear your PJs

1/19 No School for Students ~ Professional Day for Staff

1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/26 & 1/27 OFRS PTO Talent Show Auditions after school

1/28 School Spirit Day ~ 90th Day of School...Dress Like It's the 90's

Main

Learning Goals Week of January 12 - 16

I can identify the subject and predicate of a sentence. I can identify nouns and verbs.

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

I can explore various texts to answer the question "What do people learn by studying animals."

I can use text features to better understand a text.

I can write a simple sentence to convey my thoughts.

I can edit my writing for capitals and punctuation.

I can write an expository piece with an introduction, 2-3 details, and a closing.

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 make ten when the second addend is 8 or 9. I can make ten with either addend. I can make ten when there are three addends. I can represent and compare related situation equations.

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.