We are off to a great start!

  • Be sure to keep your First Grade Survival Guide in a safe place at home.  It contains important dates, information, and suggestions for helping your child throughout the school year. 
  • Last week in math we played Top It in the computer lab.  Each student received a pass-word and directions for using the website at home on Friday, 9/21.  Use it to log on to EMGames.com.  Choose games in the "Early Childhood" or "Everyday Math Games 1-3." Keep in mind the games in 1-3 are ones for students up to third grade.  Most of these games are unfamiliar to your student.  
  • Students are asked to bring an apple to class on Wednesday, September 26.  If your last name begins with A-H, bring in a yellow apple.  If your last name begins with I - P, bring in a green apple.  If your last name begins with Q - Z, bring in a red apple.  We will have fun celebrating Johnny Appleseed's birthday with stories, poems, sorting, and graphing.     

  • We are scheduled to take our first field trip on Friday, October 5 to Brookdale Farms.  Students need a signed permission slip and $6.00 for their admission.  Admission includes picking a pumpkin from Farmer Baker's field.  Please send both as soon as possible, by October 1 at the latest.  Students will need to bring their lunches on the day of the trip.  We will picnic while at the farm.

  • Field Trip Chaperones will be selected through a lottery.  Look for the entry form on Monday, 9/24, and return it by Friday, 9/28.  Chaperones will be notified on Friday, 9/28.  Chaperones are asked to pay $6.00 for their admission. 

  • Be patient with your child if he/she is coming home from school exhausted.  This is a big change from the kindergarten routine.  It's normal.  Continue to encourage your child and I'm sure things will become routine in the next few weeks.  It is a good idea to establish a school-night bedtime to help with the fatigue. 
  • If you did not get a chance to sign up to volunteer in the classroom, please drop me a note to indicate when you are available. 
  • Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any concerns.  Send a note in your child's folder or call the office and leave a message.
  • Thank you for all you do to help your child be successful in school.