Welcome to First Grade! My name is Mrs. Maestas and I am looking forward to an exciting year of learning with you. I have been with Merryhill since 2012 and this is my 5th year teaching 1st Grade. I live in Sacramento with my husband and two children. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies and Teaching Credential at Sac State. In my free time I love camping, going to any body of water, and spending time with my huge family. This year we will learn so much and become a classroom family. 

First Grade Highlights:

• We will develop an understanding of different strategies to use in addition and subtraction. As well as learn about time, measurement, money and attributes of shapes.
• We will begin novel studies which will allow us to sharpen our comprehension and strengthen our vocabulary.
• We will write a variety of pieces including opinion, narrative, and informative.
• We will understand civic, economic, geographic, and historical concepts.
• We will expand our knowledge of Earth, life, and physical sciences..

Homework

Students will not have Homework in First Grade. During Study Hall students will be working on unfinished work. Any unfinished work from the week will be sent home on Friday to be finished over the week. We will also have more one-on-one time in small group, and focus on lessons on iReady and First in Math.