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5550 S. Holly Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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First Grade

Team: Margaret Garcia-Balbona, Jeff Vittal, Lori Wiese

“Children are one third of our population and all of our future.”

​Philosophy

We believe that First Grade is a time for each child to grow and develop at their own rate.  A time for teachers to recognize the diverse potential within each child and maximize their academic success.

Throughout the year, your First Grader will learn to:

* solve problems through self reflection

* become life long learners

* be part of a caring community

* work to their highest potential in a supportive environment

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Language Arts

*Guided reading groups with leveled texts

*Emphasis on the seven comprehension strategies

*Phonemic awareness/phonics

*Writer’s workshop

*Thinking maps

Math

*Everyday Math Program

*Manipulatives

* Problem solving

Science

Through hands on activities, students will gain an understanding of:

*Physical Science - solids and liquids

*Life Science - living organisms  

*Earth Science - properties of Earth’s materials 

Social Studies

* Families Near and Far

* Geography - maps and globes

* Continent Focus - Asia

* Current Events​​

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Cherry Creek School District No. 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. The Cherry Creek School District No. 5 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: District Compliance Officer or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.