- Snack - Each day our class will have a short snack break. Please send in ONE healthy snack daily. Some great healthy ideas are fruit, veggies, cheese sticks, pretzels, animal crackers, etc. If your child's snack requires utensils please send them in. Healthy snacks are emphasized as they better fuel children and prepare them for learning!
- Water Bottles - Water bottles are very helpful! Please only send in water! Students will be able to fill water bottles at the classroom sink.
- Sneakers - Your child needs sneakers to play on the playground and participate in PE. When the weather is nice we go outside every day. I encourage students to wear playground appropriate shoes to school as changing shoes multiple times a day can be very time consuming for first graders! Sneakers that tie are best. That way your child can practice tying their own shoes while at school.
- Birthdays - We do a small celebration for each child's birthday. Stay tuned for more information regarding allowable treats as we do have food allergies in the classroom.
- Homework - Other than the suggestion to read nightly with your child, our classroom does not have homework. Based on extensive reading, we do not believe that nightly homework at such a young age benefits children academically. Each night your child should be enjoying free time where they can be outside and be creative in their play.
- Communication - any notes coming home or returning to school should be placed in your child's take home folder so that we are sure to see them. We check all folders every morning to be sure we get any important notes. Also, it's important that an adult checks each child's folder every night at home. In addition, you can always send us a quick email or Facebook message with any questions.
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