ABC's+of+First+Grade

The ABC 's of 1st Grade **A ** is for...Absences: If your child needs to miss school due to an illness or event please call the office to let them know. Our office number is 563-3751.

**B ** is for...Birthdays: Birthdays will be celebrated on or near your child's birthday ( summer birthdays will be celebrated around the half-birthday.) Healthy treats are optional (treats must be pre-packaged from a store for health reasons). .....Book orders: just about once a month, a book order form will come home from Scholastic. This is a great way to purchase books inexpensively, while helping our class earn points towards other items. .....Breakfast: Students may eat breakfast before school. It begins at 7:45am and the students must be in their classroom by 8:20 am so if your child is a slow eater, please plan accordingly.


 * C ** is for...Communication: Please feel free to contact me by e-mail (it is sometimes difficult for me to check e-mails in the afternoon so it might be better to call the school if you have an important message!) or call me at school with questions or concerns. You can also send a note in your child's Take-Home Folder. I will respond as soon as possible.

.....Dismissal: A note must be sent to school if your child is to go home different way than his/her normal schedule.
 * D ** is for...Discipline: We have a GREAT approach with behaviors. We will **G**et ready for business quickly and quietly! We will **R**aise our hands! We will keep our **E**yes on speaker! We will **A**lways sit on our bottoms! We will **T**reat others with kindness!


 * E ** is for...Emergency Closings: If schools are closed, postponed or out early for a snow day or any other emergency please tune into the t.v. and radio stations listed on the school district website. TEXTCASTER is a great way to stay informed! You can stop by the office to see how to sign up for this.


 * F ** is for...Field Trips: In the past, 1st grade has gone on a couple of trips. Permission slips must be returned for your child to attend.


 * G ** is for...Gym (P.E.): Please make sure your child has tennis shoes ( and can tie them) on the days our class goes to gym (Wednesdays and Fridays).


 * H ** is for...Homework: Your child may bring home a bag that has items to read/practice at home. Parent involvement is important.


 * I ** is for...Independence: This is a goal for students because it builds self-esteem and self-confidence. First graders are very capable of walking into school by themselves, meeting their parents at the front of the school, at the end of the day, and making sure their homework is in their Take-Home Folder to be returned to school the next day.


 * J ** is for...Job Well Done: Students will be rewarded in many various ways for doing their best!

.....Keep Informed: You can keep informed about what is happeing at school by reading newsletters, notes, and checking on the school web site and my Wiki space.
 * K ** is for...Kindness: We will learn about being kind to others and ourselves everyday. Our school has a 0 tolerance for bullying.


 * L ** is for...Library: We will go to the library on Thursdays. Your child will be able to check out a book and it needs to be returned to school on or before the following Tuesday . If the book is not returned your child will not be allowed to check out another one.


 * M ** is for...Money: When sending money to school, please put it in an envelope or baggie with your child's name on it.


 * N ** is for...News: Class updates and pictures of classroom happenings will be posted on my wiki space for you to enjoy!


 * O ** is for...Open Communications: We are a team! I am here to help make your child's first grade experience successful but I need your assistance to do that. I will gladly answer your questions and work with you on any concerns you may have and I would like you to do the same for me, in the best interest of the children.

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">P ** is for... Parties: We will celebrate 3 parties this year- Fall Harvest Party, Christmas, and Valentines.


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Q ** is for... Quick and Quiet: Children will be encouraged to use quiet voices in school - "itty bitty" voices when needed, in order to provide an atmoshpere where everyone can learn. All children will be encouraged to do their best work always; getting down to business quickly and making good use of their time.


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">R ** is for...Reading: students are expected to read at home every night, as part of their nightly homework. //Click here to see why it's important.//


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">S ** is for...Snack: We will have a healthy snack every afternoon (purchased by the school with the snack fee you paid at registration). Milk may be purchased through the family lunch accounts. If you choose to not purchase milk, your child may bring unflavored water for snack time. If your child has an allergy to milk products, a doctor's note is required for your child to buy orange drink through the school.


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">T ** is for...Tardies: Students should be in the classroom by 8:20 am. Arriving after this time causes students to lose instructional time. Please stop in at the office to sign your child into school if you arrive after 8:20.

**<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">U ** is for...Unique: Each child is an unique individual in our classroom and will be treated respectfully.

<span style="color: #00ff00; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> ** V ** is for...Volunteers: You can volunteer in class or work on things for class at home. Computer work, sewing, carpentry...let me know how you can help and we will try to find a job for you!


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">W ** is for...Wish List: Once in a while I will list some items that are needed in our classroom. It is completely optional to participate.

<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**X** is for...X-tra Clothes: Please make sure your child has an extra set of clothes in their backpack if they are prone to accidents. .....Xcited: I am excited to work with you and your child this year!!


 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Y ** is for...You: Please remember that you are your child's first and MOST important teacher. No one can influence your child's life in the way that you can!!

====<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">**Zzzzz** i s for: Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest each night so that your child can do his/her very best each day at school! ====