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 2023-2024

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.

“We needed an opportunity to give our daughter a healthy environment to grow, and RFS aligns with our values. Lucy has built a lot of confidence and friendships at school, and we love that she gets to interact with younger kids which wouldn't be possible in a traditional school setting.”

- The Burkhardt Family

“With strong academics, hands-on learning, and high-level thinking, RFS's project-based approach acknowledges who the child is - what their strengths are, how to help them, and character-building that stems from Quaker principles. RFS has molded Ezra's passion for nature into a strength and helped him develop his compassionate personality.”

- The Sizelove Family

"The teachers at RFS are able to give so much attention to individual students, so they don't get lost in the crowd of a large class. I love that Garret feels safe trying things that he may be initially uncomfortable or nervous about."

- The Kirk Family

"Before enrolling here, Tristan struggled with dyslexia, which caused him to fall behind in reading. Thanks to the kind teachers and kids at RFS, Tristan is now reading at grade level and is beginning to enjoy it. He loves coming to school in the morning!"