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I am excited to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year! I’m  looking forward to having your child as a student in 1st grade. This year, students will be learning deeply across all subjects through a variety of interactive and engaging activities.  In order to have a successful year, my most important goal is to create a community of learners in our classroom. I want your child to feel valued at school every single day.

 

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with my degree in Elementary Education and I have been teaching for 35 years. This is my fourth year at Athlos Leadership Academy, and I am so excited to get to know each student and their families.

 

I welcome and value parent communication throughout the the year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.

 

Please subscribe to our class website to receive weekly information about what is going on in our classroom: https://www.athlosbrooklynpark.org

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: sara_gray@alabpmn.org 

 

 
 

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Look at the Week October 19-23 2026

Hello First Grade Families!
 
Here is a look at our upcoming week:
 

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet on Friday, October 23rd. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words as well as Sight Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 3 titled "Community Members". Students will read, evaluate, and compare informational and literary texts focused on citizens, leadership, and various civic roles. They explore what it means to be part of a community, how governments or schools establish rules, and how different workers help a community run smoothly.

  • Main Idea & Key Details: Learning to identify the central focus of a text and picking out supporting key details from words and photographs.
  • Author’s Purpose: Determining why an author wrote a selection (primarily focused on informing the reader).
  • Fact vs. Opinion: Distinguishing between statements that can be proven true and personal beliefs within texts.
  • Text Evidence: Actively pointing to parts of the story or article to support comprehension questions.

Phonics & Word Study: r-blends (like frog, grass, drip, trip). The foundational focus of Unit 3 centers around identifying, reading, and spelling various consonant blends and structural word endings. Introduction to singular possessives, contractions using 's (like it's or there's), and structural inflectional endings. 

Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be Friday, October 23rd. This week's spelling words featuring r blends and they are: crab, train, tree, drop, grabs, trip, truck, grade, frog, and grass. Many of our spelling words are also featured in this week's decodable reader, "Mr. Drake's Plan". 

Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 3: focus on Visual Patterns, Number Patterns, and Counting. This week, students will dive into identifying even and odd number patterns, exploring number-grid patterns, and learning how to tell time to the half-hour. We will also be introduced to the "Frames-and-Arrows" routine to solve interactive pattern problems.

Science: How do plants and animals change and adapt in the Fall to prepare for Winter?

Social Studies: We will explore what it means to be part of a community, how governments or schools establish rules, and how different workers help a community run smoothly.

Reminders:

  • Bingo for Books Family Night: Tuesday, October 20th: Join us at Athlos Tuesday evening for our family Bingo for Books event. It is a fantastic opportunity for families to come together, play some fun rounds of bingo, and take home some wonderful new books to read. We hope to see all of our first-grade families there! 
  • The Book Fair is October 19-22. Our class's scheduled time is Thursday, October 22nd from 10:00-10:30am. If you would like your student to purchase books during that time, please send your child with money in a labelled baggie or envelope.

    If you prefer to pay digitally, you can load funds to your child’s e-wallet using the link below.  

    Shop Online/E-Wallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/athlosleadershipacademy

  • National Unity Day: Wednesday, October 21st: We are celebrating Unity Day to send a large visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Students are required to wear their standard Athlos school uniform, but they are encouraged to accessorize with orange (socks, hair bows, shoelaces, wristbands, etc.).

  • Weather & Sweaters: Now that the weather is changing and getting colder, please ensure your child comes to school in appropriate weather-appropriate clothing. We ask students to bring a sweater or jacket to school every day, so they stay warm and comfortable during recess and large motor times.
  • Athlos Uniforms: As a reminder, all students must be in full Athlos uniform Monday through Wednesday. Thank you for helping your student follow our school dress code.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesday this week.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,

Sara Gray

Grade 1 Teacher

Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 
 

Look mat the Week October 12-14 2026

Hello First Grade Families!

Parent-teacher conferences just ended, and it was so nice getting to know so many of you better. Thank you so much for taking the time to partner with me and discuss your child's incredible growth. 

Please note that we have a short and exciting week ahead—school is only in session Monday through Wednesday, followed by our MEA break on Thursday and Friday. Please see below for this week's shortened schedule and academic focus areas. Because of the shortened week, Homework will be due next Monday, October 19th, and our Spelling Test will be on Monday, October 19th. I would like to continue our Homework and word study habits, and would like to make sure all students have enough time.

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet on Monday, October 19th. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words as well as Sight Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 2 titled "Many Kinds of Characters". Students will learn about fictional characters, story elements, and foundational reading and writing skills using fables, folktales, and stories. We will work on:

  • Character Analysis: Identifying character traits, motives, actions, challenges, and solutions.
  • Story Elements: Understanding major story events, plot sequence, and the central message or lesson of a story.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Creating mental images while reading and rereading to clarify or confirm understanding.
  • Text Comparison: Comparing and contrasting the adventures and experiences of different characters.

Phonics: We are continuing our word work by practicing words featuring l blends (such as fl-, gl-, pl-, cl-, bl-, and sl-) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on: 

  • Decoding & Phonics: Learning specific consonant blends, short/long vowels, or targeted spelling patterns depending on the weekly phonics focus.
  • Word Work: Sorting words into categories, practicing sound substitution, and blending/segmenting sounds.
  • High-Frequency Words: Recognizing and reading target sight words embedded in decodable texts.
Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be next Monday, October 19th. This week's spelling words featuring l blends and they are: clock, flip, cloud, slip, flower, sled, club, blue, flap, and flop. Many of our spelling words are also featured in this week's decodable reader, "Let's Sled". 
 

Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 2: Number Patterns

  • Practicing number sequences up to 100 or 120, and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
  • Number Patterns & Charts: Identifying missing numbers and patterns on a 120 chart or a number line.
  • Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Using visual models, objects, and number lines to understand addition and subtraction relationships.

Science: How do plants and animals change and adapt in the Fall to prepare for Winter?

Reminders:

  •  MEA Break (No School Thursday & Friday): Enjoy your long four-day weekend...school resumes as usual on Monday, October 19th. 
  • Weather & Sweaters: Now that the weather is changing and getting colder, please ensure your child comes to school in appropriate weather-appropriate clothing. We ask students to bring a sweater or jacket to school every day, so they stay warm and comfortable during recess and large motor times.
  • Athlos Uniforms: As a reminder, all students must be in full Athlos uniform Monday through Wednesday. Thank you for helping your student follow our school dress code.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesday this week.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,

Sara Gray

Grade 1 Teacher

Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 

 

Bingo for Books and Book Fair

Bingo for Books will be on Tuesday, October 20th. Doors at 5:00pm and Bingo at 5:05pm. The Book Fair will be open from 5:00-6:15 pm in Room 109.
 
The Book Fair is October 19-22. Our class's scheduled time is Thursday, October 22nd from 10:00-10:30am. If you would like your student to purchase books during that time, please send your child with money in a labelled baggie or envelope.

If you prefer to pay digitally, you can load funds to your child’s e-wallet using the link below.  

Shop Online/E-Wallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/athlosleadershipacademy 

 

Look at the Week October 5-9 2026

We are officially into October, and the students are doing an amazing job building their academic stamina and building a beautiful classroom community. Please see below for this week's updates, academic targets, and important announcements.

Here is a Look at the upcoming week:

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet on Thursday. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 2 titled "Many Kinds of Characters". Students will learn about fictional characters, story elements, and foundational reading and writing skills using fables, folktales, and stories. We will work on:

  • Character Analysis: Identifying character traits, motives, actions, challenges, and solutions.
  • Story Elements: Understanding major story events, plot sequence, and the central message or lesson of a story.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Creating mental images while reading and rereading to clarify or confirm understanding.
  • Text Comparison: Comparing and contrasting the adventures and experiences of different characters.

Phonics: We are continuing our word work by practicing short "u" words (such as bus, run, and sun) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on:

  • Decoding & Phonics: Learning specific consonant blends, short/long vowels, or targeted spelling patterns depending on the weekly phonics focus.
  • Word Work: Sorting words into categories, practicing sound substitution, and blending/segmenting sounds.
  • High-Frequency Words: Recognizing and reading target sight words embedded in decodable texts.

Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be on Thursday. This week's spelling words feature short "u" words and they are: bus, run, huff, bug, sun, puff, cub, tug, mud, and up. Many of our spelling words are also featured in this week's decodable reader, "Big Bus Gets Stuck". 

Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 2: Number Patterns

  • Practicing number sequences up to 100 or 120, and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s.
  • Number Patterns & Charts: Identifying missing numbers and patterns on a 120 chart or a number line.
  • Operations & Algebraic Thinking: Using visual models, objects, and number lines to understand addition and subtraction relationships.

Science: How do plants and animals change and adapt in the Fall to prepare for Winter?

Reminders:

  • Weather & Sweaters: Now that the weather is changing and getting colder, please ensure your child comes to school in appropriate weather-appropriate clothing. We ask students to bring a sweater or jacket to school every day, so they stay warm and comfortable during recess and large motor times.
  • Athlos Uniforms: As a reminder, all students must be in full Athlos uniform Monday through Thursday. Thank you for helping your student follow our school dress code.
  • Picture Day: Thursday October 8th: Free Dress Day
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: October 8th and 9th: There is no school for students on Friday, October 9th due to conferences. Conferences will be held Thursday evening after school and Friday during the day. If you have not yet signed up for a time slot, please do, so we can connect on your First Grader’s goals and progress.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Send weather appropriate clothing with your child daily; we will go outside for recess twice a day.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,

Sara Gray

Grade 1 Teacher

Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Look at the Week September 28- October 2 2026

 

Hello First Grade Families!

Here is a look at our upcoming week of school:

We are settling beautifully into our daily routine and building great momentum with our learning. Please see below for this week's updates, academic targets, and important announcements.

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet on Friday. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 2 titled "Many Kinds of Characters". Students will learn about fictional characters, story elements, and foundational reading and writing skills using fables, folktales, and stories. We will work on:

  • Character Analysis: Identifying character traits, motives, actions, challenges, and solutions.
  • Story Elements: Understanding major story events, plot sequence, and the central message or lesson of a story.
  • Comprehension Strategies: Creating mental images while reading and rereading to clarify or confirm understanding.
  • Text Comparison: Comparing and contrasting the adventures and experiences of different characters.
Phonics: We are continuing our word work by practicing short "e" words (such as bed, red, and well) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on:
  • Decoding & Phonics: Learning specific consonant blends, short/long vowels, or targeted spelling patterns depending on the weekly phonics focus.
  • Word Work: Sorting words into categories, practicing sound substitution, and blending/segmenting sounds.
  • High-Frequency Words: Recognizing and reading target sight words embedded in decodable texts.
Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be on Friday. This week's spelling words feature short "e" words and they are: bed, bell, fell, get, met, well, red, wet, leg, and vet. Many of our spelling words are also featured in this week's decodable reader, "When Red Hen Fell".
 

Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 1: We will focus on exploring our essential math tools, practicing counting collections, and learning how to build and use a number line together as a class, as well as building a positive mathematical mindset, community norms, and foundational number sense.

Science: Life Cycle of a Pumpkin. How do plants and animals change and adapt in the Fall to prepare for Winter?

Reminders:

  • Weather & Sweaters: Now that the weather is changing and getting colder, please ensure your child comes to school with weather-appropriate clothing. We ask students to bring a sweater or jacket to school every day, so they stay warm and comfortable during recess and large motor times.
  • Athlos Uniforms: As a reminder, all students must be in full Athlos uniform Monday through Thursday. Thank you for helping your student follow our school dress code.
  • Grandparents Breakfast: We are so excited to host our annual Grandparents Breakfast on Friday, October 2nd.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Send weather appropriate clothing with your child daily; we will go outside for recess twice a day.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,

Sara Gray

Grade 1 Teacher

Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Look at the Week September 21-25 2026

 

Hello First Grade Families!

Here is a look at our upcoming week of school:

We are settling beautifully into our daily routine and building great momentum with our learning. Please see below for this week's updates, academic targets, and important announcements.

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet on Friday. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 1: We will continue our work in Unit 1 of our Benchmark curriculum, titled "Plants and Animals Grow and Change." Over the next two weeks, we will explore how different living things progress through their life cycles. We are also building up our endurance during independent reading time. We will work on:

  • Identifing Key Details: Locate and state key details from informational science texts and life cycle diagrams.
  • Understanding Text Features: Use captions, bold words, and labels to gain information.
  • Comparing and Contrasting: Describe how different living things (like butterflies, frogs, or sunflowers) grow and change similarly or differently.
  • Analyzing Story Elements: Recognize how animal characters grow, change, and learn lessons in literary texts.

Phonics: We are continuing our word work by practicing short "o" words (such as fox, dot, and frog) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on:

  • Phonological Awareness: Practice blending, segmenting, and manipulating phonemes (sounds) in spoken words.
  • Print Concepts: Match spoken words to written text, track reading with a return sweep, and identify final punctuation marks (periods, question marks, exclamation points).
  • Word Work: Master unit-specific short vowel phonics patterns and memorize weekly high-frequency sight words.

Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be on Friday. This week's spelling words feature short "o" words and they are: crops, cot, fox, lot, top, box, stop, dog, dot, and frog. Many of our spelling words are also featured in this week's decodable reader, "Crops for Us".

Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 1: We will focus on exploring our essential math tools, practicing counting collections, and learning how to build and use a number line together as a class, as well as building a positive mathematical mindset, community norms, and foundational number sense.

Science: Plants and Animals Grow and Change: we will build upon and expand concepts explored in our Language Arts Benchmark Unit.

Reminders:

  • Spirit Day: Friday, September 25: Friday is Minnesota Sports Day. Students are welcome to wear their favorite team colors, jerseys, or sports gear. This is a free dress day for all Athlos students (no uniforms are required if participating).
  • Weather & Sweaters: Now that the weather is changing and getting colder, please ensure your child comes to school with weather-appropriate clothing. We ask students to bring a sweater or jacket to school every day, so they stay warm and comfortable during recess and large motor times.
  • Athlos Uniforms: As a reminder, all students must be in full Athlos uniform Monday through Thursday. Thank you for helping your student follow our school dress code.
  • Grandparents Breakfast: We are so excited to host our annual Grandparents Breakfast on Friday, October 2nd! Please sign up ahead of time so we have an accurate headcount for food and seating.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Send weather appropriate clothing with your child daily; we will go outside for recess twice a day.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,

Sara Gray

Grade 1 Teacher

Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 
 

 

Look at the Week September 8-11 2026

Hello First Grade Families!

Here Is a look at our week:

We had such an amazing time getting to know each other last week… I am so excited for this school year! This week, we will continue building our classroom community and diving deeper into our daily schedule.

Take Home Folders: On Tuesday, September 8, I will be sending a blue Take Home Folder home with your First Grader in their backpack. This Folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. (due to the holiday on Monday it will be sent home on Tuesday this week) Your child may work on Homework each night of the week, and then return the Homework Packet on Friday. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night, and practice the weekly Spelling Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 1: We are officially kicking off Unit 1 of our Benchmark curriculum, titled "Plants and Animals Grow and Change." Over the next three weeks, we will explore how different living things progress through their life cycles. We will work on:

  • Identifing Key Details: Locate and state key details from informational science texts and life cycle diagrams.
  • Understanding Text Features: Use captions, bold words, and labels to gain information.
  • Comparing and Contrasting: Describe how different living things (like butterflies, frogs, or sunflowers) grow and change similarly or differently.
  • Analyzing Story Elements: Recognize how animal characters grow, change, and learn lessons in literary texts.
Phonics: We are diving into our word work by practicing short "a" words (such as cat, map, and sat) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on:
  • Phonological Awareness: Practice blending, segmenting, and manipulating phonemes (sounds) in spoken words.
  • Print Concepts: Match spoken words to written text, track reading with a return sweep, and identify final punctuation marks (periods, question marks, exclamation points).
  • Word Work: Master unit-specific short vowel phonics patterns and memorize weekly high-frequency sight words.
     
Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 1: We will focus on exploring our essential math tools, practicing counting collections, and learning how to build and use a number line together as a class, as well as building a positive mathematical mindset, community norms, and foundational number sense.
 
Science: Plants and Animals Grow and Change: we will build upon and expand concepts explored in our Language Arts Benchmnark Unit.
 

Reminders:

  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Send weather appropriate clothing with your child daily; we will go outside for recess twice a day.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.
Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partnership in your First Grader's learning,
 
Sara Gray
Grade 1 Teacher
Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

Look at the Week September 14-18 2026

Hello First Grade Families!

Here Is a look at our upcoming week of school:

We are settling beautifully into our daily routine and building great momentum with our learning. Please see below for this week's updates, academic targets, and important announcements.

Take Home Folders: This blue folder is to be sent between home and school. This week, you will find our Homework for the week along with a list with the week’s spelling words to practice at home.

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week, and then return the Homework Packet on Friday. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night, and practice the weekly Spelling Words.

Language Arts: Benchmark Literacy Unit 1: We will continue our work in Unit 1 of our Benchmark curriculum, titled "Plants and Animals Grow and Change." Over the next two weeks, we will explore how different living things progress through their life cycles. We will work on:

  • Identifing Key Details: Locate and state key details from informational science texts and life cycle diagrams.
  • Understanding Text Features: Use captions, bold words, and labels to gain information.
  • Comparing and Contrasting: Describe how different living things (like butterflies, frogs, or sunflowers) grow and change similarly or differently.
  • Analyzing Story Elements: Recognize how animal characters grow, change, and learn lessons in literary texts.
Phonics: We are continuing our word work by practicing short "i" words (such as pin, big, and six ) and learning how to blend letter sounds together. We will work on:
  • Phonological Awareness: Practice blending, segmenting, and manipulating phonemes (sounds) in spoken words.
  • Print Concepts: Match spoken words to written text, track reading with a return sweep, and identify final punctuation marks (periods, question marks, exclamation points).
  • Word Work: Master unit-specific short vowel phonics patterns and memorize weekly high-frequency sight words.
Spelling: Spelling words are sent home in your First Grader's blue take home folder every Monday, and our spelling test will be on Friday. This week's spelling words feature short "i" and they are: big, is, dig, in, six, little, spin, zip, pin, and win.
 
Math: Everyday Mathematics Unit 1: We will focus on exploring our essential math tools, practicing counting collections, and learning how to build and use a number line together as a class, as well as building a positive mathematical mindset, community norms, and foundational number sense.
 
Science: Plants and Animals Grow and Change: we will build upon and expand concepts explored in our Language Arts Benchmark Unit.
 

Reminders:

  • Grandparents Breakfast: We are so excited to host our annual Grandparents Breakfast on Friday, October 2nd! Please sign up ahead of time so we have an accurate headcount for food and seating.
  • Send a healthy snack with your student daily.
  • Make sure your child has shoes for Fitness. We go to Fitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • Send weather appropriate clothing with your child daily; we will go outside for recess twice a day.
  • Please make sure your child is reading and working on homework every night.
  • Please communicate with the front office about any end of the day transportation changes by 2:00 PM.
Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime... I value our partenership in your First Grader's learning,
 
Sara Gray
Grade 1 Teacher
Room 228

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

Raz Kids at Home

In your First Grader's blue Take Home folder is information to access Raz Kids at home. Your student's password is listed on the sheet.
 
Kids A-Z Login Instructions
Step 1: Go to www.kidsa-z.com
Step 2: Enter or choose the teacher's username, sgray122
Step 3: Your child finds his or her username on the class chart
Step 4: Your child enters his or her password
 
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Sara Gray

Schedule for Mrs. Gray's First Grade

Our Daily Schedule:
  • 7:30 – 7:45 AM – Breakfast & Morning Work
  • 7:45 – 8:10 AM – Morning Meeting
  • 8:10 – 9:05 AM – Math
  • 9:10 – 9:50 AM – Specials
    • Monday: Music
    • Tuesday: Fitness
    • Wednesday: Art
    • Thursday: Fitness
  • 9:55 – 10:35 AM – ELA
  • 10:35 – 11:05 AM – Math and Reading Intervention
  • 11:10 – 11:35 AM – Large Motor
  • 11:40 – 12:15 AM – Phonics
  • 12:20 – 12:50 PM – Lunch
  • 12:55 – 1:30 PM – Science/ Social Studies
  • 1:30 – 1:45 PM – Independent Reading
  • 1:50 – 2:15 PM – Large Motor
  • 2:20 – 2:30 PM – Pack-Up & Closing Circle
  • 2:30 PM – Student Dismissal

Take Home Folders and Homework

Take Home Folders: Today, Wednesday, September 2nd, I am sending a blue Take Home Folder home with your First Grader in their backpack. This Folder is to be sent between home and school. Beginning next week, you will find your student’s Homework Packet to work on during the week, and a list of spelling words to practice at home. 

Homework: Your student’s Homework Packet will be sent home every Monday. With the Labor Day holiday on Monday, your child’s Homework Packet will be sent home on Tuesday, September 8th. Your child may work on Homework each night of the week and then return the Homework Packet to school on Fridays. Please read with your First Grader for twenty minutes each night and practice the weekly Spelling Words

Please reach out if you have any questions,

Thank you,

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Mrs. Gray's First Grade!

I am excited to welcome you to the 2026- 2027 school year! I’m looking forward to having your child as a student in 1st grade. This year, students will be learning deeply across all subjects through a variety of interactive and engaging activities . In order to have a successful year, my most important goal is to create a community of learners in our classroom. I want your child to feel valued at school every single day.

About Me: I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison with my degree in Elementary Education and I have been teaching for over 35 years. I am a published Author/ Illustrator, and my book is Johnny Figures It Out. This is my fourth year at Athlos Leadership Academy, and I am so excited to get to know each student and their families.

Contact Me: I welcome and value parent communication throughout the year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have. Please subscribe to our class website to receive weekly information about what is going on in our classroom.

Phone: (763) 777-8942 ext. 8809

Email: [email protected]

 

Looking forward to a great year,

Sara Gray

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Ms. Sara Gray
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1st Grade Teacher