First Grade

Welcome to the First Grade Home Page!

Ms. Nicole Martinez is excited and looks forward to meeting the awesome first graders. She knew she wanted to be a teacher since she was a kid. Her grandma inspired her to pursue teaching, watching her make lesson plans, checking test papers, and doing instructional materials every night. Education has always been a part of her family, and now it compliments her life tremendously.

She attended one of the prestigious universities in the Philippines, Centro Escolar University, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, majoring in Special Education. She always has a heart for children with special needs and helps them learn how special they are in God’s eyes. She recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Master’s Degree in Urban Education.

Attending Catholic school growing up means so much to her to help children grow in their faith and develop as members of a faith community. She has a true passion for working with young learners and recognizes the potential in every child. Helping each child progress in all areas of their development is a challenge that she is honored to accept daily. She strives to make a class environment where students are encouraged daily to love each other and God through acts of kindness, empathy, and respect.

Finally, being part of such an incredible faculty team at St Anthony is a blessing. It is hard to find a school that values the importance of faith as much as St. Anthony does.

Quick Links

9/25-9/29 First Grade Newsletter

September 23, 2023 By Nicole Martinez Leave a Comment

Dear First Grade Families,I hope everyone is well. Here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 9/25/-9/29. I want to keep you informed about the exciting things happening in our first-grade class. Please take a moment to read through this week's updates to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails/ reminders. I would greatly … [Read more...]

9/18-9/22 First Grade Newsletter

September 15, 2023 By Nicole Martinez Leave a Comment

Dear First Grade Families,I hope everyone is well. Here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 9/18-9/22. I want to keep you informed about the exciting things happening in our first-grade class. Please take a moment to read through this week's updates to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails/ reminders. I would greatly … [Read more...]

9/11-9/15 First grade Newsletter

September 9, 2023 By Nicole Martinez Leave a Comment

Dear First Grade Families,I hope everyone is well. Here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 9/11-9/15. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails/ reminders. I would greatly appreciate it! MATH HOMEWORK PAGES I’m STILL noticing some of our first graders are not following … [Read more...]

Back to School Night Presentation 23-24

September 7, 2023 By Nicole Martinez Leave a Comment

Dear First Grade families, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to attend our recent Back to School Night. Your presence and engagement in your child's education mean a great deal to me, and I am delighted that you could join us for this important event. During the presentation, I had the opportunity to share … [Read more...]

1st grade Newsletter 9/4-9/8

September 2, 2023 By Nicole Martinez Leave a Comment

Dear First Grade Families,I hope everyone is well. Here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 9/4-9/8. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails/ reminders. I would greatly appreciate it! GradelinkParents are expected to check on grades weekly with their children to stay on … [Read more...]