Hello first grade families,
Week one of first grade... check!! This crew already has a hold on my heart. In just our first week, they have shown so much kindness, empathy, and great listening skills. I don't know how many times I had to ask, "Are you sure you're first graders?" because of their wonderful listening and direction following. It certainly is going to be a year to remember!
Please take a minute to read about our upcoming events and also some first grade classroom routines.
First Grade Picnic-
Mark your calendars for our first grade picnic! These PTA sponsored events are held as a way to start building relationships among other Somerset families to put some faces to names after the first weeks of school.
Our first grade picnic will be on Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30-7:00pm.
I hope to see you there!
Take Home Folders
Your first grader will take home a folder every Friday. It will mostly have their work from the week, but also some reminders and sometimes things that may need to be signed and returned. Please take a look at this each weekend and send it back empty every Monday. Thank you!
First Grade Rules!
This week, we learned about why rules in school are important. Not only do they help keep our classroom a fun place to learn, but they are so important for our safety as well. Please review our 5 classroom rules with your child over the weekend:
Okay, okay...Before I post this last rule, it is important to know that your child's teachers are happiest when your child is kind, safe, and trying his/her best. This rule is a reminder to do those things (aaaaand maybe a little bit of an "umbrella" rule: If you are about to do something that could make your teacher sad or upset, you probably shouldn't be doing it anyway!) Thus, we have Rule #5:
I have been a happy, happy teacher this week! 💗
Classroom Schedule
The first week of school is a time for us to get to know each other and begin to create our classroom family bond. We spent a majority of the week working on relationship building and learning routines. Next week we will begin our classroom academic schedule and kick off our literacy, math, and writing blocks. Here is our class schedule!
Picture Day-
SMILE! Picture day is on Tuesday, September 26th. Our pictures are most likely in the morning to avoid the food spills and messy hair that can happen during lunch and recess. :-)
Breakfast Reminder-
Breakfast and lunch are free of charge for students this year. Please discuss with your child before school each morning about whether or not they would like breakfast. We go to our specialist classes promptly at 8 am, so drop-off time should also be considered if you would like your child to eat breakfast. (Doors open at 7:30 am, school day begins at 7:45 am). If your child is arriving closer to 8, school breakfast may be a bit rushed!
Important dates:
- Tuesday 9/12- Grade level picnic 5:30-7:00pm
- Tuesday 9/12- aReading test (a great way for us to see where your child is at)
- Thursday 9/14- aMath test (a great way for us to see where your child is at)
- Friday 9/22- 1st day of library checkout
- Tuesday 9/26- Picture day
- Friday 9/29- Dodge Field Trip (trees!) 11:45-1:30 (chaperones needed- Let me know if you would like to attend!)
- Monday 10/2- No School (PD day)
- Thursday 10/12- Conferences
- Tuesday 10/17- Conferences
- Thursday 10/19 and Friday 10/20- No school (MEA)
- Thursday 10/26: Family Reading Night 5:30-8:30 pm
PICTURE TIME!😎
Have a fabulous weekend!
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