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Curriculum

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MRS. DANIELLA CLAUSER

    • UWW –BACHELOR’S DEGREE
    • NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY -MASTER’S DEGREE
    • 19TH YEAR TEACHING FIRST GRADE AT MEDINAH PRIMARY
    • 2 BOYS- LUCA (11) AND VITO (14),
    • 2 STEP-DAUGHTERS- AVA (9) AND OLIVIA (8)

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Ms. Bridget Lahart

    • Elmhurst College–BA in Special Education
    • St. Xavier University -MA in School Administration
    • National Louis University-EL Endorsement
    • National Board Certified Teacher- Exceptional Needs Specialist,

Achieved 2012, Renewed 2022

    • 26th Year Teaching in Medinah
    • Loves to travel and being an Aunt to 5 nieces and nephews

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Snack & Lunch

Snack Time:

We eat snack every morning.  Please send one healthy snack every day!

Please send a water bottle with your child every day.

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Lunch / Milk:

Hot lunch program through quest

need to order one week in advance

more information can be found on the district website

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***PLEASE TRY TO SEND ITEMS THAT CHILDREN CAN OPEN ON THEIR OWN :)

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READ ALOUD, SHARED READING, READING MINI-LESSONS:

Students will engage in a variety of texts while focusing on ways to talk about reading, fluency and comprehension.

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SMALL GROUPS:

Students will work in small reading and skill groups based on current academic needs.

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Fundations

Fundations is a literacy program where students receive explicit instruction based on the following foundational reading and writing skills:

  • phonemic awareness
  • phonics and word study
  • fluency 
  • spelling
  • handwriting

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WRITING

STUDENTS WILL LEARN HOW TO WRITE A...

Personal Narrative

Informative

Poetry

Fictional Narrative

Opinion

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MATH- EUREKA SQUARED

Topics covered in first grade:

    • Counting, Comparing, and Adding
    • Addition and Subtraction Relationships
    • Properties of Operations to Make Easier Problems
    • Comparison and Composition of Length Measurement
    • Place Value Concepts to Compare, Add, and Subtract
    • Attributes of Shapes
    • Advancing Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction

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Open SciEd Science Curriculum

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Units

Light

Sound

Space - Sky Patterns

Traits- Plants and Animals

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Four Key Elements

Phenomena – Real-world events or problems that spark curiosity.�

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) – These are the essential concepts identified in the Framework for K–12 Science Education.�

Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) – The ways scientists and engineers work (such as asking questions, building models, analyzing data, or designing solutions). Students learn science by doing science.�

Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) – These help students see connections between different science ideas and apply them broadly.

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Key of Excellence

Second Step Unit Connection

This Is It!

Make the most of every moment!

Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting

Ownership

Take responsibility for your actions.

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Unit 2: Emotion Management

Failure Leads to Success

Learn from your mistakes.

Unit 2: Emotion Management

Flexibility

Be willing to do things differently.

Unit 2: Emotion Management

Integrity �Match behavior with values.

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ADDITIONAL UNIT *Child Protection Unit*

Balance

Live your best life!

Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness

Speak with Good Purpose

Speak honestly and kindly.

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Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness

Commitment

Make your dreams happen!

Unit 4: Problem Solving

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CHROMEBOOKS

    • Students will be bringing home Chromebooks soon
    • Students are responsible for CHARGING Chromebooks at HOME
    • Chargers can stay at home
    • Please NO FOOD or DRINKS near Chromebooks
    • Chromebooks should be used for school appropriate activities

PLEASE BE SURE YOUR CHILD IS ONLY VISITING SCHOOL APPROPRIATE WEBSITES.

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Doctor’s notes required for the following:

  • More than 3 consecutive days of illness
  • Communicable or contagious disease, pink eye, strep throat and rash

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Vacation Homework: Students will be given make-up work upon return from vacations. Assignments are not available in advance.

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Excused Absences/ Tardies

Unexcused Absences/ Tardies

  • Illness: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, communicable or contagious disease, pink eye, strep throat, rash
  • Medical or dental appointments which cannot be arranged outside of school hours
  • Religious observations
  • Mental or behavioral health day (up to 5 non-consecutive days)
  • Family circumstances (death or severe illness, court)
  • Vacations
  • Overslept
  • Missed the bus
  • Transportation issues
  • Sporting events/tournaments (unless school sponsored)
  • No reason provided by parent

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A Parent note WILL NOT excuse a student under these circumstances.

From the Health Office

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Supporting Your Child At Home

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  • Please be sure to check and empty your child’s folder every night
  • Master all letters and sounds
  • Read daily
  • Apply Books
  • Extra practice pages may come home based on student needs
  • Help your child learn how to tie their shoes

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A Few Reminders...

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  1. Reminder that smart watches are not to be worn in school. Phones and watches can stay in backpacks.
  2. “Getting To Know Your Child” form
  3. Transportation Changes: email the office: mpsoffice@medinah11.org (All transportation changes have to be done by 2:00pm)
  4. Visit the tables in the hallway
  5. PTO Meeting 9/25- more information to come

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