Weekend Reminders and Announcements

Homework:
Read, read, read! Listening to your child read is always homework! Ask your child about the characters, discuss the beginning, middle, and end of the book, and point out features such as the title, author, illustrator, and table of contents (if there is one).

In October the first graders are making weather calendars! Each day during the month students will check the weather around 12:00PM and record it on their calendar. On days when they are not in school, please help them observe the weather outside at noon and complete the weather homework page. They will transfer this data to their weather calendars when they return to school.

On Monday all first graders will receive the first homework packet. From now on a packet will be sent home on the first day of every week and must be returned on the last day of the week. Please see the "Homework" section of this blog for a reminder of the homework policy.

Uniforms:
Please remember as the days get colder that students must adhere to the uniform code while at school (except for the last day of each week). Your child will not be permitted to wear a non-uniform sweater in class, so please make sure they have solid white or blue clothing that is warm enough for indoors on a chilly day.

Gym:
For the next two weeks, the first graders in 404 will have gym on Monday AND Tuesday. This is due to the NWEA testing for grades 2-8 that will take place in the computer lab. Please make sure the first graders are wearing a gym-appropriate uniform both days.

Water bottles:
In an effort to increase instructional time and decrease time spent away from class to use the drinking fountain, I would like to invite students to bring a water bottle to school, which they may keep on their desks. The bottle must have a cap that seals properly so if it tips over when not in use there won't be any spills. Only fill the bottle with water -- no juice please. Each night the students will take their water bottles home to be washed and returned the next day. I have high hopes that this will allow for students to stay hydrated without needing to leave the room during class, so let's see how it goes!

Toys:
The students are not permitted to bring toys to school. When toys come to school they tend to be a distraction during class and can get lost or broken. Please help remind them each morning to leave all toys at home!

Thanks and have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs. Horeis