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 Ms. Jessica Rutherford 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!

Fun facts

I’m 38 years old and I live with my son David and my cat Stitch. Some of my hobbies are reading, going on walks, and crafts. This is my third year at Prairie Crossing in first grade. Before that, I worked with children at private schools for the 13 years.

My Favorites

Favorite color: Purple
Favorite book: Gerald and Piggie
Favorite drink: Coffee and Dr. Pepper
Favorite food: Mexican

My Contact Information

Email: jrutherford@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 Math

10:10-10:30am Math DLT

10:30-10:55am Handwriting

10:55-11:35am Lunch/Recess

11:35-12:45pm Reading Phonics (Library Wednesdays 11:35 -11:55pm)

12:45-1:05pm Reading DLT

1:10-1:50pm Specials

1:50-2:15pm Read Aloud/Snack

2:15-2:30pm Recess

2:30-3:00pm Writing

3:00-3:20pm Science/Social Studies

3:20-3:30pm Pack Up

3:30pm Dismissal