1st Grade
Teacher Biography
Welcome to First Grade!
Mrs. Ward
Hello and welcome friends of Mrs. Ward (A.K.A. Miss Jodi),
I am excited to be returning to St. A's beginning my 21st year as the first grade teacher! I am truly blessed to have been working here for all these years. It has been God's plan for me to be a teacher at St. Athanasius and through his guidance he has returned me to the first grade classroom. My philosophy is to teach with God at the center of everything. I use a variety of teaching techniques that can reach and help all the students in my class. I motivate my students through routines, procedures, positive reinforcements and hard work. I enstill in my students an attitude that they can do anything as long as they try! All of the students who have walked through my door were OWLS; Outstanding, Wonderful, Learners! Any students who has walked through my door from first grade and beyond will always be one of Mrs. Ward's owls!
Education FACTS about Mrs. Ward:
Graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Child Psychology in 2002
Taught in the School District of Philadelphia in 2002-2004
Became the First grade substitute at St. Athanasius School in November 2004, became permanent First grade teacher May 2005. Taught Gr. 3 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
Teaching for 23 years!
FAVORITES of Mrs. Ward:
Favorite Types of Movies; Romantic Comedies and Sports Related
Favorite Movie: A League of Their Own
Favorite Sitcom: Friends
Favorite Music: I love Motown and Country music
Favorite Singer: Elvis Presley( I've been to Graceland and it was awesome!) Garth Brooks (Country singer).
Favorite Eagle: Cooper DeJean & Favorite Phillie: J.T. Realmuto (catcher)
Favorite Hobby: Watching reruns of the sitcom Friends with my husband Eric and baking!
Favorite Holidays: Christmas and Halloween
Favorite Food: Pizza and French fries
Favorite Candy: Reese Peanutbutter cups and Kit-Kats
Favorite Animal: Lion and an Owl
Favorite Color: Green
An animal I do not like: Kangaroos
I enjoy watching Philadelphia sports teams especially the Phillies and the Eagles. Which makes my husband happy he loves the Eagles! I like to travel and see new places and experience new things.
I am blessed with a wonderful husband, parents, 1 older brother, and a sister-in-law who have two terrific kids, my niece Emilee and nephew DJ.
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Gr. 1 Homework
Gr. 1 Homework Sheet Week of March 2, 2026
*Spelling Words found on page 85 in the planner.
*Sight Words are to be practiced each and every day the Sight Word List is on page 127 of the planner. Students can not move on from the column until all words are mastered.
Monday 3/2: Complete Monday’s Homework *Parent signs:_______________
Reading/Writing: Complete The Dr. Seuss Writing paper in Take Home Folder.
Spelling: Practice spelling all 10 Spelling words on page 83 in the planner.
Handwriting: Complete workbook page 57
Tuesday 3/3: Complete Tuesday’s Homework *Parent signs:_______________
Vocabulary: Complete the Words to Know worksheet pg. 135 in “J” copybook
Spelling: See the Spelling Homework sheet in “SP” copybook-study for the test!
Handwriting: Complete workbook page 58
Wednesday 3/4 : Complete Wednesday’s Homework* Parent signs: _______
Math: Complete Go Math workbook page 175 #1-4
Spelling: See the Spelling Homework sheet in “SP” copybook-study for the test!
Handwriting: Complete workbook page 59
Thursday 3/5: Complete Thursday’s Homework *Parent signs: ________________
Spelling: See the Spelling Homework sheet in “SP” copybook-study for the test!
Math: Complete the K5 Missing Addend worksheet in “M” copybook
*Students will be bringing their Planners home on Friday 3/6 to study for their Spelling Test on 3/10.
Reminders:
*Spelling Test on Tuesday 3/10/26
*Reading Test on the story “A Cupcake Party” will be on Thursday 3/12/26
*Math Test TBA
*Early Dismissal on Friday 3/6/26-Cares will be open students will need a lunch if attending Cares.
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Gr. 1 Spelling Homework Sheet Wk of 3/2/26:
- Please read and complete all homework outlined on this sheet in the student’s Spelling copybook, “SP” pink sticker copybook.
*Tuesday 3/3 Spelling Homework:
Complete the Write It Three Times worksheet in “SP” copybook.
Write in using a pencil-no crayons or pens.
*Wednesday 3/4 Spelling Homework:
Write (1) sentence for each of the following Spelling words in the
“SP” copybook; 1.hand 2.jump 3.plant 4.desk 5.lamp
*Write neatly and write each sentence correctly.
*Thursday 3/5 Spelling Homework:
Write (1) sentence for each of the following Spelling words in the
“SP” copybook; 6.nest 7.pond 8.dust 9.sand 10.list
*Write neatly and write each sentence correctly
*Study all 10 words over the weekend, using the planner page 86.
The test will be on Tuesday 3/10/26
Spelling Words Lesson #10 Final Blends:
1. hand 2.jump 3.plant 4.desk 5.lamp 6. nest 7.pond 8.dust 9.sand 10.list
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