Welcome to first grade.  I am Mrs. Vinciguerra.  I am very excited for this year and cannot wait to be your child's teacher.  This year will be different than other years due to the Covid regulations.  I will do my best to make your child feel as comfortable as possible.  In my classroom I want learning to be fun and accommodating to all learning styles.  My classroom is made to feel like one big, happy family in which everyone is welcome with open arms and treated with respect.  I believe students should feel secure and enthusiastic at school.  
     The first few weeks of school we will focus on getting to know one another and building a strong classroom community.  Some of our goals in first grade are to strengthen our reading and writing skills along with excelling in  math, especially addition and subtraction facts.  Students will be taught in whole group instruction, small group instruction, through their peers, and independently and through virtual learning.  I will incorporate all of our core subjects through many thematic units.  
     Most importantly, I strive to teach my students to be kind and caring to each other and to everyone.  I encourage and practice being supportive to each other academically and socially.  I work on communicating our thoughts and feelings and coming together to be the best students and friends that we can be! I incorporate the teachings of our Catholic faith in all our endeavours.
     I cannot wait for a fun and exciting school year!
                                                                                   Sincerely,
                                                                                   Mrs. Vinciguerra