Things to Note for the First Day and Week of School

Aug16

I can’t believe school is beginning on Monday!  I’m so excited to see my returning students and get to know the new students even better.

Returning Students: Don’t forget your homework assignments (10-15 hours of math practice logged on the sheet that went home at the end of the year, and 2 book reports).  If you still need a template for your book reports you will find a good one at the following link.

http://www.classroomjr.com/printable-book-report-forms/book-report-form/

New and Returning Students:

  • Please bring all school supplies, if you haven’t already, to school on Monday.  We will be preparing our notebooks and sorting all our supplies the first day of school.
  • Don’t forget to double check the dress code policy.  It can be found on the school’s website as well as in this post.   This year the dress code will be strictly enforced, and warnings will be sent home, in addition to a phone call home, for students who do not comply with dress code.  If you have questions about a particular item of clothing, have your child bring it to school, before wearing, to check in with the office.
  • Pack a lunch and snack, if desired, for your children.  Please make sure that you and your child are working together to ensure the choices are healthy.  In addition, sending your child with a water bottle that can be kept in the classroom throughout the week will help your child stay hydrated.
  • I strongly recommend applying sunscreen each morning before school, and encourage students to bring sunscreen to keep in their lockers.  We will be spending quite a bit of time outside the first few weeks and I want everyone to stay safe in the sun.
  •  This year, we will have silent, independent reading each day after recess.  Please have your child bring a book with them so that they are able to read.  The first book report is due September 30, and the genre the students will need to focus on is fiction.  This is a great way for them to get a jump start on this assignment.

School starts at 8:30, doors open at 8:15.  Pick up during the first week of school is 1:00pm.  PLEASE be patient and courteous while everyone learns the drop off routine, it can be a little hectic during the first few weeks of school.

See you all (at least your students) Monday!

~Cheers