1st Grade
Meet our First Grade Teachers
We are so happy to have your family join us during this school year. We have a lot of exciting plans in store for you and your children. We look forward to having many of you work in our classrooms, go on field trips, help us with projects, donate your expertise, and most of all work together to make this a successful year for your children. Below are a list of general events you and your child can look forward to this year. Additionally, every other month we will send home a first grade newsletter and calendar that will explain the current unit of study, need to know items, and specific calendar events. We are here for your child and your family so please don't hesitate to call, email, or make an appointment to meet.
All the best,
Emma Chitters and Lauren Rubini
School Year Events
Check the 1st Grade Newsletter and School Calendar for specific date/time.- Meet Your Teacher/Back to School Night: An evening before school starts where parents and students meet their teacher and connect with the first grade community.
- Heritage Night: An evening event where Whittier families celebrate their heritages through food, drink, and displays about their home countries.
- IB Fair: An evening event that happens in the winter and showcases first graders inquiry based study of their personal histories.
- Student Led Conferences: First graders lead their parents, family members and teachers in conferences that allow students to reflect on their work and take leadership in assessing their progress and goal setting.