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Elementary Grades
Mrs. Kim Hoffmann
1st Grade Blue Teacher
Miss Lauren Rothenberger
1st Grade Gold Teacher
First Grade
OMPH School 1st Grade students have a lot of fun!
Math classes focus on counting forwards and backwards, addition and subtraction, even and odd numbers, and counting by tens.
Word families, -ing words, and journal writing play a big part in first grade Language Arts.
Crafts and STEM activities are also an important part of our students’ days in first grade!
Mrs. Katie Schulze
2nd Grade Gold Teacher
Mrs. Beth Eberly
2nd Grade Blue Teacher
Second Grade
2nd Grade is a very special year spiritually!
We prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
We also perform a deeply moving Passion Play for the whole school during the Lenten Season.
Academically, we transition from the concept of "learning to read" to the idea of "reading to learn."
In mathematics we spend time in all the strands: Numbers and Operations, Measurement,
Data Analysis and Probability, Geometry, and Algebraic Concepts.
Mrs. Ana Touloumis, Third Grade Teacher
Third Grade
Our 3rd Graders have many new things to learn that will help them grow academically and spiritually.
They continue to build on their faith by learning more about God and Jesus’ teachings, including the Apostle’s Creed and its meaning.
At Christmas, the 3rd Graders perform The Stations of the Nativity play, a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season!
In Math, the children enjoy learning their multiplication tables and how to divide. They also learn about the regions of the United States and the different cultures that live within these lands. In Science, they learn about physical science by exploring matter and forces.
They also learn about weather and how organisms live and interact with the environment.
Finally, the children learn how to write in cursive. It’s a fascinating journey!
Mrs. Jennifer Dodson, 4th Grade Teacher
Fourth Grade
During the year, 4th Grade students grow in many ways academically, emotionally and spiritually.
Following the curriculum of the Diocese of Harrisburg, the students are introduced to many new concepts.
The 4th Grade at OMPH School has a tradition of studying the saints and giving a presentation on All Saints’ Day.
Mrs. Jessica Lassiter, 5th Grade Teacher
Fifth Grade
The 5th Grade students learn much throughout their year at OMPH School.
In the area of Religion, the 5th Grade curriculum focuses on a deep understanding of the Seven Sacraments —
the preparation, purpose, symbolism, and connection to Scripture. In Mathematics, 5th graders master the four-basic
operations with 3 to 4 digit numbers, decimals, and fractions. Students also acquire problem-solving and
critical thinking skills as they approach problems with a multi-step process. In Social Studies, students learn about
Ancient Civilizations from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Renaissance time period. In Science, students learn
scientific practices and content through hands-on learning in the Lab Learner Program. Modules in 5th Grade focus on
Density, Forces, Work and Simple Machines, and Microscopes. In ILA, 5th Grade students learn how to use comprehension
strategies while reading. Students also learn how to write for a variety of purposes and how to respond to grade-level text.