I wanted to ask, again, for each student to bring a water bottle to class.  I understand how important it is to take care of our basic needs, in order to grow our minds, and I never want to deny a student the need for water, but it is becoming an issue.  Students may fill their water bottles, at the drinking fountain, in the morning and again at lunch or they may choose to fill it in the classroom anytime they need.  Come Monday, I will no longer allow students to leave the classroom to go to the drinking fountain during work time.  If a student does not have a water bottle, they will be invited to use a cup and fill from the classroom sink.  The cups will be reusable, so they will need to wash it once they are done.  Please make certain your child’s name is clearly labeled on their bottle.

I have also noticed pants with holes, especially in the knees.  This is against school dress code and will require a write-up.  I understand how quickly our children grow and how hard they can be on pants.  Please feel free to email me, if you need support in providing pants without holes.