Thank you to everyone that has been sending in your paperwork and pictures for our writing journals. I will be in touch if I am still missing a few things.
Classroom Shenanigans:
We are still continuing to establish our routines and procedures in first grade! This takes time and is the backbone of our day and we are really getting into a groove. It is fun to see a classroom community come together and see new friendships being made.
In Tuesdays folder, there was a scholastic book fair order for you. Attached was a note with our classroom code as well as a wish list. If you would like to have your child make a wish list, this is a great way to see what their reading interests are. All orders are due Wednesday, September 5th!
IMPORTANT REMINDER…
The new volunteer application for the 2018-2019 school year is now available. Please remember that applications to be an approved volunteer MUST be submitted EVERY year. The district conducts background checks on every volunteer to help ensure the safety of our children. At this time of year, approval can take up to two weeks, better not to wait! And, remember, ALL volunteers must be approved – room parents, classroom helpers, field trip chaperones, Watch D.O.G.S., etc., prior to volunteering.
To submit applications, go to this link
SNACKS:
As a grade level we have been trying to adjust to our new schedule and lunch time being earlier this year. We are finding that the children are hungry mid afternoon and would like to offer a snack time around 2:00 p.m. Students are not required to bring a snack, but they must provide their own if they want one. Since students will usually have schoolwork at their desks and snack time will be only a few minutes long, there are guidelines we must ask you to follow.
Examples of appropriate snacks are:
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Healthy, ready to eat items
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Fruits and vegetables (apples, carrots, grapes)
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Fruit based snacks
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Dry cereal, granola bars
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Other healthy snacks that do not require a spoon
Examples of items that should be eaten only at lunchtime:
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Drinks (other than water)
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Chips
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Cookies, brownies
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Candy and other sweets
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Larger portions of food (an entire sandwich)