About the Teacher/Welcome Msg

Education: I graduated from Delta State University in 2011. In July of 2022, I received my masters of Elementary Education. I am certified to teach Kindergarten-6th grades and K-12th grade science and social studies.

Experience: I am beginning my thirteenth year teaching. I have taught in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. I am blessed to have been a part of Walls Elementary School through the years.

Bio: Hi!

I would like to welcome your child to my class. I hope you find this site helpful and informative. My name is Amanda Hartley. This is my 13th year at Walls Elementary. I moved to Desoto county when I started my teaching career. I am originally from Batesville, MS where I was born and raised. I enjoy doing family and church activities. I like spending time with family and friends. I am actively involved at Longview Heights Baptist Church. Some of my hobbies include crafting, music (singing and piano playing), cooking and organizing. I love helping people and encouraging them. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to become a teacher! I have a lot of educators in my family who have helped shape and influence me to teach. I am so proud to be a part of the Walls Elementary family. Please let me know if I can assist you with anything. 

7:55-8:30 Breakfast/Morning Work

8:30-9:15 Heggerty (Phonemic Awareness) and Reading Horizons (Phonics)

9:20-10:05 Activity

10:15-10:35 Reading Horizons (Phonics) continued

10:35-10:55 Reading/Snack

10:55-11:30 Grammar and Writing

11:30-12:25 Reading Small Groups

12:30-12:50 Lunch

1:00-1:40 Math 

1:40-2:35 Math Small Groups

2:40-2:45 Pack Up

2:50-3:10 Recess/Snack

3:15-3:25 Dismissal

Activity Schedule

Monday: Music

Tuesday: Library

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: PE (Wear tennis shoes)

Friday: Computer

• Schoology login information is found in the document section of this website.
  

Welcome to Ms. Hartley's 1st Grade Class!

I look forward to working very closely with you to ensure your child gets the education they deserve.

I check school status and email often and will get back with you as soon as possible.

Please know you are LOVED!!

Week of January 8-12

Math: Standard 1.OA.6

• Addition and subtraction within 20
• Making ten to add and subtract
• Review properties of addition (commutative and associative)

Phonics: Standard RF 1.1, RF.1.2a,b,c,d, RF.1.3b, RF.1.4a

• Distinguish features of a sentence (first word, capitalization, ending punctuation)
• Distinguish long from short vowels in spoken syllable words
• Orally produce single syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including blends
• Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds
• Segment spoken single syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds (phonemes)
• Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
• Read on-level text with purpose and understanding

Writing/Language: Standards W.1.1

• Write opinion pieces (introduce the topic, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide a sense of closure)

Reading: Standard RI.1.1, RI.1.2, RI.1.3, RI,1.4, RI.1.7, RI.1.10

• Ask and answer questions about key details
• Identify the main topic and retell key details
• Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information
• Use illustrations and details in a text to describe its key details
• With prompting and support, read informational texts appropriately complex for grade 1