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

October 2025 Events

October Events

9/29 - 10/3 ~ MAP Testing
10/2 ~ Yom Kippur - School Closed
10/6 - 10/10 ~ Week of Respect
10/6 ~ Safe and Secure Day - Wear What Makes You Feel Comfy and Safe (PJ's are highly encouraged!)
10/7 ~ World Day of Bullying Prevention - Wear Blue
10/7 ~ Fire Safety Program
10/8 ~ KINDness Day - Wear Yellow
10/9 ~ Teamwork Day - Wear Your Sports Jersey or Favorite Team Sports Attire
10/10 ~ Picture Day
10/10 ~ School Spirit Day - Dress for Success
10/13 ~ Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day - School Closed
10/17 ~ Bus Evacuation Drill and Bus Safety Program
10/19 ~ PTO Color Run
10/20 - 10/24 ~ School Violence Awareness Week
10/31 ~ PTO Fall Clothing Drive on Basketball Court
10/31 ~ Happy Halloween! Halloween Parade @ 1:30 - Class parties after the parade

Main Me

Learning Goals Week of October 6 - 10

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 identify the main and supporting characters in a text.

I can identify the narrator in a story.

I can identify the central idea of a story.

I can write a simple sentence to convey my thoughts.

I can plan and organize a narrative writing piece.

I can edit my writing for capitals and punctuation.

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 reason about the meaning of the equal sign. I can find all two part expressions equal to 6. I can find all two part expressions equal to 7 and 8. I can find all two part expressions equal to 9 and 10. I can find the totals of doubles plus 1 facts.

I can explore the natural world by using simple instruments and calendars to observe and monitor change. I can build on the science concepts of weather and how the Sun warms Earth’s surface. I can use new tools and methods to enrich observations. I can find out about properties of air by exploring how objects interact with air. I can observe daily changes in air temperature and connect them to the daily movement of the Sun in the sky. I can monitor changes in hours of daylight over the seasons and connect them to changing weather conditions. I can find the Moon in the day and night skies and monitor its movement over the month.