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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Spelling words can be found on page 59 in the student's planner.
2.egg
3.lock
4.doll
5.sock
6.duck
7.mitt
8.tack
9.puff
10.buzz
*Preparing for the test; Say the word, spell the letters that make the word and say the words again.
Gr. 1 Homework Sheet Week of December 8th
Spelling Words can be found on page 59 in the planner.
Monday 12/8: Complete Monday’s Homework * Parent signs: ______________
Reading: Reread the story “Jack and the Wolf” with a parent, complete JNB worksheet page 81 in “J” copybook.
Handwriting: Complete the Sentence Unscramble worksheet in Take Home Folder.
Spelling: Study! The Spelling words on page 59 in the planner the Spelling Test is on Tues. 12/9.
Tuesday 12/9: Complete Tuesday’s Homework *Parent signs:_______________
Religion-Complete the worksheet in “R” copybook.
Handwriting: Complete the Sentence Unscramble worksheet in Take Home Folder.
Wednesday 12/10: Complete Wednesday’s Homework* Parent signs: ________
*Test Folders sent home, signed the tests and return the folder on Thursday.*
Reading: Reread the story “Jack and the Wolf” with a parent, complete JNB worksheet page 82 in “J” copybook.
Handwriting: Complete the Sentence Unscramble worksheet in Take Home Folder.
Thursday 12/11: Report Cards sent home in the student's Take Home Folders.
*No Homework due to the 11:45 dismissal. Report Card Conferences/Cares will be open to any student attending; they MUST have lunch. Cares close at 5:30 pm.
*Remember the students will be attending the Christmas Bazaar on Fri. 12/12 they may bring in spending money to use at the bazaar.
*Please put the student’s money in an envelope with the student’s name and grade on it. Wear Gym clothes, unless your child received a Dress Pass for the Thanksgiving donation.
Friday 12/12: 11:45 dismissal-Cares will be open to any student attending Cares they MUST have lunch. Cares close at 5:30 pm.
**Christmas Book Exchange Books due on Mon. 12/15 wrapped and no names**
**Christmas Show on Thurs. 12/18 wear green, red shirts with black pants**
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