Remembering the Reason for the Season

 First Grade participates in Las Posadas.  Merry Christmas!

Learning About Agriculture

Mr. Vahlkamp, from the St. Clair County Farm Bureau, teaches us about agriculture

Happy St. Nick's Day!

St. Nick visited the First Grade classroom last night and left us chocolate coins!

Math is Fun!

First graders use "bean sticks" to help them learn about the tens and ones places in numbers.

Happy Thanksgiving!

First Grade "Pilgrims" Enjoy a Feast

Integrating Technology

First Grade uses their generously donated iPads to publish their Silly Alien Descriptions from English Class.

Fun in First Grade

This week, we went skating in the Munier Center....

...and had a comfy cozy State Party!  We earned this fun party with 50 days of exceptional behavior.

Don't Forget to Vote!

First Grade participated in the mock election held by Eighth Grade to impress upon all of us the importance of exercising our right to vote.

Happy Halloween!

What Scary Mummies!

Making Trail Mix

 First Grade used their measurement skills to make yummy Trail Mix in Science class today.  We have been learning about how people and animals use plants in their day to day lives.

October is Mary's Month

In order to honor Mary, during the month of October we pray the Rosary more often.  This week, First Grade made our own Rosaries and will pray a decade with Father Stan.

October is Mary's Month

During the month of October, we try to pray the Rosary more often to honor Mary.  First Grade made Rosaries this week and will pray a decade with Father Stan.

Showing Support for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

Father Stan blesses our stuffed animals in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

Circle Time!

First Grade students learn about calendars, money, place value, weather, and states during morning Circle Time.

What's Happening in First Grade this Week?

Working together to learn about "how much more" math problems.

Getting messy making our fall trees.

We Love Our Grandparents!

We were so blessed to have our grandparents join us for Mass and a reception today!  Thank you for coming to our special day!

Apple Picking!

First Grade had a blast on our field trip to

 Brauetigam's Orchard today!

Have a Great Summer!

Go, First Grade!

The Tale of Snow White

St. Johns students have been working on a production of The Tale of Snow White since October.  Tonight, we will show everyone the results of our hard work!  I'm so proud of our school.  Break a leg, everyone!

Exercising the Body and the Mind...

First Grade prepares to Jump Rope for Heart.

Mr. Mohrman shares his knowledge of the Navajo people.

Signs of Spring

Our butterflies have emerged from their chrysalises.  How exciting!