First Grade

- Mrs. Payawal
  
  My name is Mrs. Payawal, and I am a proud graduate of Catholic elementary and high schools. The majority of my teaching career has been with the Diocese of Oakland, and I have taught children of various ages, from preschool to high school, but I prefer working with the little ones. I enjoy learning and reading and I try my best to pass on my love of learning on to my students by making learning fun and energetic!
  
  I graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.A. in English and Sociology, than went on to earned my M.A. in Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education from California State University, Long Beach. I also have a multiple subject credential through the state of California. I look forward to working with you and your fabulous child. We are going to have a great school year!
- Curriculum
  
  Language Arts: Super Kids Reading Program. Phonics, Decoding Skills, Vocabulary and Grammar, Comprehension, Fluency, Accuracy, Spelling. Common Core aligned.
  
  Math: Engage New York. Place Value, Multiplication, Division, Decimals, Fractions, Geometry, and Algebra. Common Core aligned.
  
  Science: Mystery Science. Plants and Animal Superpowers, Spinning Sky, Light and Sound. Next Generation Science Standards aligned.
  
  Social Studies. SAVAAS: My World Interactive. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens, symbols and Traditions of the US, Past vs Present, Culture and Diversity, Needs vs Wants,. Common Core aligned.
  
  Religion: Be My Disciple. Diocese of Oakland Standards aligned.
  
  PE: Five days a week.
  
  Spanish: Two days a week.
  
  Music: Two days a week.
- Things to Look Forward To in 1st
  
  +Field Trip to 49er Stadium
  
  +5th Grade Buddies
  
  +K-2 Earth Day Musical
  
  +K-2 Science Festival
  
  +Celebrating our Global Awareness Focus: Japan