Thank you all for being so patient as we get things caught up from a very busy start to the school year.
We have had a great time meeting with many of you and chatting about your child's glows and grows during our parent conferences. If we've not met yet, please be patient as we get more days/times added to our conference schedule.
We've had a successful start to the school year and we can't begin to tell you how much we appreciate you dropping off your kiddos on the blacktop in the morning and picking them up there at the end of the day. They've fallen into the routine of first grade quite quickly. It's important to keep in mind that as much as we'd like to chat with you about your child at the end of the day, dismissal can be rather crazy. Our first priority is making sure kiddos are picked up and going with the correct person, and we must see who they are going with. If you need to chat with us about your child, please send an email and we can make time to chat at a later time.
Just an FYI, on the rare occasion kiddos will see movies in class (Field Day--it's a great way to relax after a busy morning, whole class reward done on a chosen Friday, or a class party). We also show short videos--Magic School Bus or BrainPop Jr. videos, that help us teach some curriculum content. If you do not want your child to view these, please let us know and we can find an alternative for your child.
As many of you know, your child will take a Reading and Math iReady diagnostic three times a year. These assessments can be rather challenging and lengthy. Studies have shown that chewing gum can help maintain focus and can help improve concentration. If you do not want your child to have sugar-free gum, let us know so we can make note of it.
This also means we celebrate birthdays in the class and sweet treats are often brought in. You are more than welcome to bring in your own snacks if you don't want your child eating too many sweets. This also goes for classroom parties, although we try to balance out the sweets with healthy alternatives.
Keep in mind that there is no school this coming Friday, Monday and Tuesday for kiddos--teachers must be there on Tuesday. We'll see you back on Wednesday, October 24th.
With Gratitude,
Ms. Hernandez and Mrs. Bryan-Doherty
