DeMiguel Elementary School

Annette Pranke
 

Beth Wilson - Speech

Beth Folkers 

Rachel Merriman

Sarah Mazer

Gail VanOotegham 

Welcome to 1st Grade Academics!

Thank you for visiting 1st Grade's Academics Website!  We welcome you to also visit each teachers' individual site as well to see what is happening within each 1st Grade classroom!

Throughout your child's First Grade year, they will learn many amazing things that will promote them as readers, writers, give them the basic foundations within mathematics, and allow them to explore history and their curiosity of science.  Below you will find a list of items within various academic categories that your child will learn throughout First Grade based on the Common Core Standards.  These are items that your child will also be expected to know by the end of First Grade based off of our Standards Report Card.

Reading & Writing

• Your child will read a first grade passage with accuracy and fluency while making predictions and comprehending the meaning of the passage.
• Your child will be able to retell a first grade passage including characters, setting, main idea, which includes who, what, when, where, and why.
• Your child will be able to read the first 250 high-frequency (commonly-used) words, as well as, being able to spell the words correctly within their writing.
• Your child will write a simple story that has a beginning, middle and end, along with proper use of capitalization, grammar, and punctuation.
• Your child will be able to define vocabulary words from stories, identify compound words, contractions and rhyming words.
• Most importantly, your child will LOVE to read all the amazing pieces of literature they will be exposed to!

Mathematics

• Your child will have a wonderful time exploring the basic foundations of mathematics throughout the school year!
• Your child will be able to interpret graphs, understand probability, tell time, and identify money.
• Your child will identify place value to 120, identify, read, write and order whole numbers through 120.
• Your child will be able to add and subtract numbers from 0-20, and they will also add and subtract two-digit numbers.
• Your child will use problem solving techniques to help them solve word problems.

Click on the following link to see a complete listing of the standards that your child will learn and be assessed on throughout 1st grade: 1st Grade Standards Report

Click on the following link to see our first grade curriculum map that will give parents a general idea of what concepts and themes we will be learning about throughout the year. 1st Grade Curriculum Map for Parents

We are excited for all the terrific things your First Grader will be learning throughout the year!  We are excited to watch your child blossom within their academics!  We encourage you to discuss with your child what they learning within the classroom and find out ways that you can help continue that growth through helping with homework, reading nightly, creating a story, and practicing math facts.  We thank you for all the wonderful things you do to help support your child during their learning in First Grade!

Thank you!  Please visit each teacher's individual site to see important information they might have for their classroom!

Clairyssa Ballesteros

Joy Bruner

Rachel Bolden

Jennifer Collazo

What is my child learning in 2nd Grade?

Reading and Writing

• Read the first 300 high-frequency words
• Read 2nd-grade materials accurately, fluently, and with expression
• Follow written, multi-step directions
• Increase understanding and use of the writing process
• Spell high-frequency words correctly
• Use writing for various purposes

Math

• Order whole numbers to 999
• Tell time to the quarter hour
• Know fast math facts for addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Create and label graphs
• Use money values to $1
• Add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers using regrouping

Science

• Predict and compare the results of science investigations/experiments
• Identify functions and major parts of the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
• Classify materials as solids, liquids, or gases
• Explore insects and butterflies
• Measure and record weather conditions

Social Studies

• The emergence of our nation, its holidays, and symbols
• Development of civilizations and cultures with a focus on westward expansion and Asia

What can I do to help my child learn?

• Set up a quiet, well-lit area and regular time for homework
• Limit time watching television and playing video games
• Read to your child every day... or, better yet, let them read to you
• Visit the library regularly and let your child select their own books
• Play games with your child that build reading, counting, and math skills

Diane Immethun 

Asia Kumnnog 

Casey Ahrendt

Scott McLaughlin

Lauren Uno

Elaine Layman

Amy Fletcher

The 4th grade team works with students to match individual educational needs with positive community development.

 This page includes some basic information, but please be sure to contact your child's teacher and their website to get more detailed updates and information about what is happening in the classroom.

We have also listed a few helpful websites below:

Arizona State Standards by Grade Level

Kayla Dowler

Lauren Kimsey     

Stephanie Mansfield

Liz Tollis

Welcome to the 5th grade page!

In 5th grade, we use a team-teaching approach to best meet the needs of every student and to better prepare our students for middle school.

Jennifer Othon/Cynthia Lamer

Madison Ten-Haken

Maggie Navarro

Jaime Ruiz

Visit the ADE website to view the 5th grade academic standards.

FUSD offers a Bilingual Education Program designed to support students who are learning English as a second language, as well as to maintain and enhance their native language skills. 

Learn More: Bilingual Education at FUSD

FUSD offers a multitude of supports for families with special needs.

Learn more here: Exceptional Student Services

FUSD offers a Native American Education Support Program for families.

Learn more here: Native American Education Support Program

FUSD offers free K-12 tutoring services at The Family Resource Center. Tutoring is provided by certified teachers. Reading and Math support is provided for K-5 and most subjects are offered for 6-12. To register, please visit K-12 Tutoring Services. If you have any questions or can't find your course, please call at 928-774-1103.

Other tutoring options are available in the District and throughout Flagstaff that you may want to pursue:

• Check with your child's teacher(s) at his or her school to find out what assistance is available before/during/after school. This may include time for them to meet with their teacher for extra help or tutoring programs they have in place at the school site.
• If your elementary school has a FACTS program, homework help is available during FACTS at Title I schools for no cost. Students may only participate in homework help and not regular FACTS activities unless they are paying for FACTS services.
• The middle and high schools may offer on-site tutoring. Check with your school's counseling office for more information.
• Online resources may help you to help your child with their homework.  
• *The FUSD Family Resource Center does not endorse any tutoring resource over another. Families are responsible for checking references and all arrangements. We have gathered this information in response to requests from families.