August
20, 2014
Dear
Families,
First
grade is such a special year in the life of your child. It is a year of
tremendous growth, as your child faces new experiences. We will not only
be building upon the excellent foundation established at home and in
kindergarten, but we also will be learning meaningful applications and
extensions of newly explored knowledge and skills. In order to have a success
start to the school year, we thought it might be helpful to reiterate some key
information.
Please
remember that children are allowed to enter the building at 7:55 a.m.
This provides them with enough time to organize belongings BEFORE instruction
promptly begins at 8:05. If they arrive prior to the 7:55 a.m. time your
child(ren) should go to morning recess. We encourage the children to
arrive prior to the 7:55 a.m. time. This allows children the
opportunity to socialize before beginning their school day.
It is
extremely important to notify us if there is any change in how your child is
going home in the afternoon. Please send a note detailing any change from
what is the customary procedure for your child. Additionally, if any last
minute changes need to be made, please call Michelle Saling (509-2258) at the
Lower School office. She will make sure we are informed of any
changes. Do not leave that information on our voicemail, as we may not
hear our messages until after the school day is over.
We look
forward to meeting with you to discuss the first grade curriculum, our goals,
and the classroom environment during Parents' Night, which will be held on
Thursday, August 28th, at 7:00 p.m. In each classroom the room
parents will be introduced. Thanks go to Fran Meyers, Shannon Crane, Beth
Harpster, and Sara Kate Hill for volunteering to take on these important
positions. If you find that you have any questions that cannot wait until
Parents' Night, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you
have not already completed the emergency medical form and health history forms
(these can be found online), please remember to do so. Additionally,
please send in P.E. shoes, swim suits (goggles optional), art smocks, and an
extra change of clothing. Please label all clothing and shoes with
your child’s name.
Educating
children is a very important task. It is both a science and an art.
We know that with your support we can make this a successful year for your
child. Thank you for sharing your child with us.
Sincerely,
The First Grade Team
Ashley
Schreiber and Cyndi Yakscoe Beth Klug and Taylor
Edwards
Sarah
Warstler and Katie Neenan
Julie Simmons and Beth Downing
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