Useful Classroom Information

Hello First Grade Families!  We had an absolutely amazing first two days! I have been
so impressed with how responsible and respectful everyone has been!  How did I get
so lucky?!

Now that the craziness of the first week is over,  I thought I would send out a quick
email with some useful classroom information.

Math Homework

I am not a big supporter of having homework every night.  I am a firm believer that
your child has worked hard all day at school, and they need a break at home.  Also,
as a mother, I know how important family time is. Because of this, I will not be making
homework mandatory.  It will be sent home but you have the option of completing it
with your child. My hope is that you can use this as a resource to help your child and
to understand what we are learning in the classroom. If you complete the homework
with your child, that is FANTASTIC! Simply place it back in your kiddo’s folder, and
I will celebrate them for continuing to learn at home.

Also, you will notice that your child will be coming home with a lot less math papers
than they did in kindergarten.  Now that they are big enough to locate the page
numbers themselves, we will be keeping most of the papers we do inside our math
books.  I will tear out only their homework pages and math assessments. The math
homework will keep you up to date with the math concepts we are studying.

Snack Time

We do not have a traditional snack time in first grade.  However, I know that their
little tummies get super hungry by the end of the day.  Your child is invited to bring
an individual snack to enjoy while I read our chapter book at the end of the day.  
This could also be an item from their lunch box that was leftover. If they do not
bring a snack, it will not be a big deal.  They will simply enjoy hearing the chapter
book without a snack. Let me know if you have any questions!

Water Bottles

Your kiddo is welcome to bring WATER to school in a water bottle. I will just have
them keep it safe in his/her cubby.

Monday Early Release

Every Monday, WOHE releases at 3:00, so teachers can participate in professional
development.

Take Home Folders

Your kiddo will come home EVERY day with a green Take Home Folder. In this folder
you will find important notes, your child’s work, and your child’s behavior chart.  
Please check these folders each night, take out what needs to stay at home, and
send them back to school the next day. Also, they are responsible for signing it,
placing papers inside, and then putting it inside their backpack.  Please be a little
patient. :) It sometimes takes them a little while to remember all of the
responsibilities while packing up every day.

Family Photo

I would love to have every student bring a small family photo to display in
our classroom.  This will help your kiddo feel more at home, and I know they
will be super excited to show off their family to their new friends.

Emails

If you are not receiving emails from me, let me know.  I will have the ladies in
the office update your email address.