In first grade, students have an opportunity to develop social and academic skills, to grow in confidence and independence. They learn through hands on activities, peer learning, whole group and small group instruction, and individual teacher support.
We practice appropriate social skills learned at a Candlelight Whisper Breakfast on the last day of first grade.
We have fun learning!
Field Trips
- Mayne’s Farm in Buckeystown, MD-to learn about crops and jobs in our community
- National Zoo-to conduct research on an animal of each student’s choice
- Maryland Science Center - to experiment with simple machines and attend a planetarium program
- Clara Barton’s home in Glen Echo-to learn about her life and the work of the Red Cross
- Living classroom: Children’s Museum of Washington-to learn about animal life cycles
Community Service
- Schoolwide "Homeless Walk-a-Thon" in the fall
- First grade adopts a child or siblings from CASS, including food drives, providing Christmas gifts, and providing school supplies
- Lower school "Jump Rope for Heart" in the spring