SS. Simon & Jude Catholic School

 

FIRST GRADE



                               ✝ Mrs. Mary Anne Manos has been teaching first grade at SSJ since 1992. All

                                                 four of her children graduated from SSJ, and she believes it is the wonderful                                

                                                 community here that helped mold them into the young adults they are today. She

                                                 says simply that “SSJ is an amazing school. I am proud to be a teacher here,

                                                 helping create the young adults of tomorrow. Although first graders spend a lot

                                                 of time reading and writing, my students and I make religion a part of everything   

                                                 we do every day. I teach children about their faith and how it will affect them in

                                                 every decision they will make. I believe faith is an important aspect of their

                                                 lives and should be integrated into all subject areas. The SSJ community is

                                                 strong and supportive. We all work together to raise responsible, self-disciplined,

                                                 and loving children. I am extremely proud to be a teacher here at SSJ.” 



  ✝ Mrs. Sally Estfan began teaching 1st Grade at SSJ in 2010. She says, “I am

          attracted to the ministry of teaching because I enjoy helping and serving

          people. I particularly enjoy working with children. For me, teaching is an act

          of serving young people and their families. I want to teach in order to make

          a difference in our world. I have been part of the SSJ community for

          several years as a parishoner. My husband and I were married at SSJ. Our

          children were baptized, attended Sunday School, and currently attend    

          elementary school here. Prior to teaching first grade, I first served as a

          volunteer in different capacities and then as a teacher’s aide for four years.

          I love this community.”

       


FIRST GRADE HIGHLIGHTS:


    ✝ Focus on Developing a Relationship with our Loving God

    ✝ Discipline With Purpose Skills: Listening, Following Directions, Asking Questions, Sharing, and Social Skills

    ✝ Spalding: Phonograms, Spelling, Handwriting,Writing and Reading

   ✝ Math Skills: Addition and Subtraction, Time Tests, Problem Solving, Time, Money, Geometry and Fractions

    ✝ Eighth Grade Buddies

    ✝ Art Projects

    ✝ Halloween Costume Parade

    ✝ Christmas Pageant

    ✝ “Specials”: PE, Music, Library, Spanish, and Art Masterpiece

    ✝ St. Patrick’s Day Carnival

    ✝ Graduation Mass and Breakfast with Eighth-grade Buddies