Mrs. Elsa Aguilar
My name is Elsa Aguilar, and I am the teacher of your most precious first graders.
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a major in Tourism in one of the state universities in the Philippines. I also hold an Early Childhood, a Pastoral Ministry, and a Christian Leadership certificate.
I started my teaching career in 1989, took a break to do missions and be a stay-at- home mom to my first born. I resumed teaching in 1996 and never looked back. I have been with Pacific Christian Academy (formerly CFS) since 2003.
My family and I migrated to the US in 2000. I am married and have two children. Jonathan, my oldest, is happily married to Carly. Both are alumni of PCA. Kristinne, my youngest, is a Golden Graduate of PCA. I am a blessed Lola (grandma) of twins, a boy and a girl.
I love to play the drums, watch the New England Patriots, and am not a fan of anything that concerns vanilla and ice cream. My favorite Bible verse is found in Psalm 37:23-24 which says, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand."
I love PCA because the school greatly helped my oldest child transition into his new life here in America. PCA is a great place to be, where everyone feels like family.
First Grade | |
Bible | ACSI: Purposeful Design |
Language Arts | A Beka: Language 1 and Spelling & Poetry 1; Accelerated Reader |
Mathematics | A Beka: Arithmetic 1 |
Phonics | A Beka: Handbook for Reading & Letters & Sounds 1 |
Science | BJU Press |
Social Studies | BJU Press: Heritage Studies |
Writing | A Beka: Writing with Phonics 1 |
WELCOME to 1st Grade!
- Please check and sign your child’s planner nightly. This is where you will find their homework and notes from me.
- Every Monday we send home the Red Monday Folders. This is where you will find my newsletter and any other information the school needs you to know.Â
- Homework: M-Th with some Fridays and is due the following school day.
- HW/Tests/Quizzes: please check FOCUS, class newsletter (HW/Tests/ Quizzes box), and/or planner
- Chapel is on Friday, 9:15-10:00 am in Room A105
- School supplies-Please make sure your student has the necessary supplies; labeled with your child’s name in permanent black ink. If your student is running low on anything, this will be indicated in your child’s planner.
- Pick-up and drop-off-Students can be dropped-off at Kid Zone 2 (not in the classroom, please) as early as 7:30 am and can be picked-up between 2:40-2:55 pm.
- Pack a healthy snack, including water-we will have snack time each day.
- Birthdays-during snack time from 1:50-2:05pm
- Field Trips-TBD
- Cover nonconsumable books