Ms. DiTore

Welcome

Welcome to first grade at Kennesaw Elementary School.  This is going to be an amazing year for your child.  First grade is the year that children really start to blossom in their reading, writing, and math skills.  We have so many exciting, educational activities planned. I'm looking forward to working with you to help your child learn!

About Me

Hi! My name is Katie DiTore. I grew up in Cobb County schools and am excited to be teaching in this county!  I am a graduate of Berry College where I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education with an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) certificate.  This is my fifth year teaching first grade at Kennesaw Elementary. In my free time I enjoy reading, yoga, and dancing. I absolutely love teaching and know this will be a fantastic school year!

Feel free to contact me at: Katie.DiTore@cobbk12.org.   

Important Dates

August 11th--> 1st Day of School

August 28th--> Open House

Class News

Newsletters are sent home every other week. You will find important school information, reminders, dates to remember, and a brief summary of what your child has been learning as well as upcoming units of study. Reading these newsletters will help you stay connected with your child's learning!

Below are links to previous newsletters.

Homework

Homework will come home every Friday and needs to return to school the next Thursday. The assignments will review and reinforce concepts learned in class. Please explain the directions to your child before he or she starts the assignment. Then your child should work independently (with assistance as needed) before you review the homework together.

First graders should read on a daily basis. Your child needs to read for 20 minutes a day, at least five days a week. Also, please practice the sight word list sent home with the homework packet. As your child masters more sight words (instant recall), he/she will gain confidence as a reader and spend less time trying to decode words that don't necessarily follow phonics rules.

Also, please practice addition and subtraction facts whenever possible. Your child is expected to know (again, instant recall) all addition and subtraction facts to 18 by the end of first grade.

Thank you for your help reinforcing what your child learns at school!

Class Schedule

Here is our schedule!

7:15-8:00	Morning Work and Procedures
8:00-8:45	Writer’s Workshop
8:45-8:55	Snack
8:55-9:20	Read Aloud w/ Extension
9:20-9:50	Phonics/Spelling/DOL
9:50-10:10	Science/Soc. Studies/Lang.
10:10-10:50	Specials (P.E., Art, Guidance, Music)
10:50-11:40	Guided Reading and Literacy Centers
11:40-11:54	Math RAP
11:54-12:24	Lunch
12:24-12:50	Outside Enrichment (Recess)
12:50-1:55	Math
1:55-2:10	Packing Up