Hello wonderful families!
This post is going to be LONG but very important so please read it all.
I have made a quick survey for you to fill out about your student. Please only fill this out once for your student. It will only take 2 minutes! Please click Survey!
Things to consider:
- If your student takes nap during the day start decreasing the time and gradually fade them out of your weekday routine. This will help your student stay alert and focused through out the whole school day.
- Slowly get into a school schedule. It does take practice and time to get this one down. Don't wait till the first day to wake your student up early. It will not go well for anyone! Doors open at 7:45 am at school and then students are expected to be in their classrooms not later than 8:10.
- Start reviewing some academics! This will help limit summer knowledge loss. Get your student counting, adding, subtracting. Get them writing about their favorite parts of summer and READ!
- Just talk about First Grade. See if your student has questions, or concerns.
- Start gathering school supplies! My last post had the list attached. You can scroll back and find it. Please try and make it to the supply drop off! I want to meet everyone but also have the supplies to organize for your student! * There are no scissors listed on the supply list. I have a class set!
- If you want to go the extra mile you could start teaching your student how to tie shoes! This helps not only your child but me! With 29 coming into our class it tends to be a lot of shoes that need to be tied. My back thanks you! 😜
The following are some things specific to our daily routine in First Grade:
Water bottles: I ask that you send your student with a full water bottle each school day. Make sure it is a water bottle that your student can drink from easily. Pop tops are the preferred water bottle. Please avoid tumblers and wide mouthed bottles, when tilted it can spilled easily.
Lunch: Students have the option of "hot lunch" which is from the school's lunch line and "cold lunch" which is a packed lunch from home. If you plan on sending a packed lunch please make sure your student can easily open all their items. Our lunch crew will be there to assist students but they will often have to wait for help.
Snacks: I do provide two times during the day for snacks. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. I suggest that you pack HEALTHY snacks ( NO CANDY) . Students should bring SMALL snacks to be able to fit in the SMALL snack times. I suggest putting them in a separate pocket of their backpack than their lunch box if you plan on packing their lunch so they know the difference. If you feel the need you can label the snack with their name as well. Some families pack a day's worth of snacks and some will pack enough for the week. Not sure what will work for your family! **Students are PROHIBITED to share any food. This is a safety issue.
Arrival: Students will arrive at the North doors between 7:45 and 8:10. Please talk to your student about this, as this is different from Kindergarten.
Dismissal: Discuss how your student will get home several times leading up to the first day of school. This is a major source of anxiety for a lot of students in the first few weeks. If your student's pick up varies be sure to remind students daily. I have had parents in the past even make a keychain system. The blue key chain means Driveline, green means Walker. I'm not sure if this will work for your family but just an idea for those who have frequent changes. Last minute changes to pick can be called into the front office or emailed to me.
Chromebooks: Students should bring their Chromebooks on the First day of school in the protective case that was provided to them in Kindergarten. If you are new or did not check out your student's Chromebook for the summer I will try and locate those for you.
Water bottles: I ask that you send your student with a full water bottle each school day. Make sure it is a water bottle that your student can drink from easily. Pop tops are the preferred water bottle. Please avoid tumblers and wide mouthed bottles, when tilted it can spilled easily.
Lunch: Students have the option of "hot lunch" which is from the school's lunch line and "cold lunch" which is a packed lunch from home. If you plan on sending a packed lunch please make sure your student can easily open all their items. Our lunch crew will be there to assist students but they will often have to wait for help.
Snacks: I do provide two times during the day for snacks. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. I suggest that you pack HEALTHY snacks ( NO CANDY) . Students should bring SMALL snacks to be able to fit in the SMALL snack times. I suggest putting them in a separate pocket of their backpack than their lunch box if you plan on packing their lunch so they know the difference. If you feel the need you can label the snack with their name as well. Some families pack a day's worth of snacks and some will pack enough for the week. Not sure what will work for your family! **Students are PROHIBITED to share any food. This is a safety issue.
Arrival: Students will arrive at the North doors between 7:45 and 8:10. Please talk to your student about this, as this is different from Kindergarten.
Dismissal: Discuss how your student will get home several times leading up to the first day of school. This is a major source of anxiety for a lot of students in the first few weeks. If your student's pick up varies be sure to remind students daily. I have had parents in the past even make a keychain system. The blue key chain means Driveline, green means Walker. I'm not sure if this will work for your family but just an idea for those who have frequent changes. Last minute changes to pick can be called into the front office or emailed to me.
Chromebooks: Students should bring their Chromebooks on the First day of school in the protective case that was provided to them in Kindergarten. If you are new or did not check out your student's Chromebook for the summer I will try and locate those for you.
Masks: TBD, as soon as I know I will send out another communication.
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