First & Second Grades

“My classroom has a focus on guiding students to find a balance between honoring their own uniqueness and becoming self-regulating members of their classroom community.”

Laura Sheets, 1st/2nd Grade Teacher

Grade Level Learning Expectations 1st Grade

Grade Level Learning Expectations 2nd Grade

1st and 2nd Grade Supply List 2022-2023

Meet the teacher:

Laura Sheets (First to Second Grades)

Laura Sheets (1st and 2nd Grade) Laura graduated from Bates College with a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, and from California State University Long Beach with a Master’s Degree in Education: Curriculum Development and Instruction. She holds Indiana teaching licenses for grades preschool to 8th grade and special certification as a Language Development Specialist. She taught elementary school in California for eight years before moving to Indiana. Eager to return to the classroom after work in education administration, tutoring reading, and raising her family, Laura joined the RFS faculty in 2008. She takes special joy in helping students with reading, writing, and art. Her classroom has a focus on guiding students to find a balance between honoring their own uniqueness and becoming self-regulating members of their classroom.

“Max loves going to school and loves his teacher. He will not miss a day of school!”

- The Buffington Adams Family

“We chose RFS because children are encouraged to express themselves and work through problems together. She is learning skills that she can use her entire life!”

- The Walker Family

"Richmond Friends School teachers develop curriculum that achieve academic excellence through active, experiential, and individualized approaches in which students are enjoying and excelling simultaneously. In this combination, most any student with any learning style can thrive."

- The Wright Family

"RFS focuses as much on academic excellence as social development. Our children are learning how to be strong, positive contributors to society in tangible ways."