First grade at St. Peter's

The Program

In first grade, students are continuing to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in kindergarten. The subjects covered include English Language Arts, Math, Religion, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical Education. Students participate in a variety of reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities, focusing on literacy development and critical thinking. Students continue working on number sense, addition and subtraction, and are introduced to time and money. Students learn about different people, jobs, and what it means to be part of a community. Students also investigate air and weather, sound and light, and animals and insects.

Teachers

Ms. ANNA GURLEYEN

Homeroom Teacher

Ms. Gurleyen grew up in the desert outside Los Angeles, but is a long-time resident of the Mission District and loves living and working in her community. She holds a MA in English Language Learner Education from Western Governors University and values creating a classroom in which all learners can thrive.

Volunteering in AmeriCorps was how Ms. Gurleyen discovered her love of being an educator. She did lots of other cool things before deciding to become a classroom teacher (such as working at a salmon cannery in Alaska). She taught 3 years of 2nd grade before arriving at St. Peter’s. Her favorite part of teaching 2nd-graders is how creative, enthusiastic, and energetic they are.

When not in school, Ms. Gurleyen enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

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Activities & Field Trips

Language Arts Rotations

First graders participate in small group Station Rotations to practice literacy skills and build confidence as readers.

end of year mass

Students get to help conclude the school year by planning and leading the End of Year Mass. Students are responisble for all elements of the mass, and it is a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their literacy and leadership skills.