First Grade

Welcome to First Grade!

My name is Kendra DiPaola. I'm a mother of two amazing girls ages 9 and 11 years old. I enjoy the simple pleasures of coffee, sunsets, books, live music, and being in nature. This is my 15th year of teaching grades kindergarten through second. It's my 4th year at PCE!I'm excited to work together to build a school family!

8:30 First bell rings / Soft Start

8:40 Second bell rings / Attendance

8:40-9:00 Carpet - Calendar, Classroom Promise, Safe Box, Share & Connect, SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

9:00-9:15 First Grade Spiral (Literacy & Math)

9:20-9:45 Math whole group

9:45-10:10 Math Independent

10:10-10:30 Math DLT

10:30-10:50 Handwriting

10:55-11:15 Lunch

11:15-11:35 Lunch Recess

11:35-12:40 Literacy - Benchmark Advance & Phonics

12:45-1:05 Reading DLT

1:10-1:50 Specials

1:50-2:10 Writing whole group

2:15-2:30 Recess/Snack

2:30-3:00 Writing independent

3:00-3:20 Social Studies/Science

3:20-3:30 Ready for home - pack, Kindness Report, Friday paw prizes

Welcome to 1st grade! I am Kendra McCright and I am so excited to be your teacher this year. This is my 12th year teaching at Prairie Crossing. I graduated from Rock Canyon High School before attending University of Northern Colorado. I studied Elementary Education. Before coming to PCE I taught Kindergarten in Littleton. I have spent almost my whole teaching career in Kindergarten. This is my second year teaching 1st grade! My husband and I love living in Colorado with our 2 children McKinley (6) and Paxton (3.5). I enjoy spending my free time traveling, gardening, being outdoors, doing yoga, entertaining, cooking and spending time with my family.

I look forward to having an amazing year with you!

Welcome to 1st Grade!
My name is Mrs. Carrie Brown and I am going to be your child’s teacher this year. I am excited about all the fun and wonderful learning opportunities your kid will have this year. I am looking forward to a great year!


My Contact Information

Email: carrie.brown@dcsdk12.org

8:30-8:45am Soft Start

8:45-9:00am Morning Meeting (Pledge, Announcements, Second Step, How are we doing today?)

9:00-10:10am 

10:10-10:30am 

10:30-10:55am 

10:55-11:35am 

11:35-12:45pm 

12:45-1:05pm 

1:10-1:50pm 

1:50-2:15pm 

2:15-2:30pm 

2:30-3:00pm 

3:00-3:20pm 

3:20-3:30pm Pack Up

3:30pm Dismissal