Dear NEW First Grade Parents,
Congratulations on completing Kindergarten! Your child will be entering a new phase in their life, the world of First Grade! The First Grade Teachers would like to make this transitio n as easy as possible with a few tips.
The first day of school bring your child to the classroom to meet their teacher. Plan to spend 5 minutes filling out a brief questionnaire about snack, lunch and plans for dismissal.
End-of-Day Student Pick-Up
- Walk Up: You and your child can come up with a place to meet outside the gate, such as the flag pole or palm tree.
- Drive Thru: Your child can also be picked up in the cage area. Please follow the Lake Rules for the Cage.
- AM/PM: If your child is enrolled in AM/PM they will be walked over to the AM/PM area in a group.
Snack
Your child will need to bring a small healthy (no candy, cookies, chips, or sodas) snack that can be eaten in a few minutes. First Grade students will have 15 minutes to eat their snack, use the restroom and play on the playground.
Lunch
Lunch is 45 minutes long. For the first 20 minutes, students are required to sit at the tables and eat their lunch. Your child may purchase a lunch through the school cafeteria or you may pack them a lunch (no candy or soda). The last 20 minutes are for playing on the playground and using the restroom.
Backpack/Bag
Your child will need a small backpack or bag to carry items to and from school. Please do not purchase a rolling backpack. First Graders will not be carrying heavy items. Rolling backpacks take up space in our already crowded classroom and are a hazard when walking in line.
Dress Code
Please dress your child in comfortable clothes. School rules require closed-toed and closed-heel shoes. Tank top or dress straps must be at least 1 inch wide and please have girls wear shorts under their dresses or skirts. Put plenty of sunscreen on your child as they will be outside throughout the day.
Daily Morning Procedures
The second day, and every day from then on, students will go to the playground in the morning. Teachers will escort students to the primary playground from the front of the school when the playground is opened. The playground is closed until 20 minutes before school starts. The First Grade teachers will pick-up their students from the playground when the bell rings. Please say good-bye to your child at the gate. Parents and siblings are not allowed on the playground at anytime. For safety reasons students are not allowed on the play structure, bars, or climbing wall in the morning.
Supplies
If you wish to contribute or donate supplies for you child, here is a list of recommended items. These will be used for the whole class and should not be labeled with student names:
- Glue Sticks
- Ticonderoga Pencils
- Tissue
- Clorox Wipes
- Paper Towels
- Crayola Crayons (8 pack)
**Headphones: These will be used for all online learning programs. Headphones will be sent home at the end of the year. Please place in ziplock baggie with student's name on it.
Back-To-School Night - August 22nd
You are invited to come to your student's classroom and see what the children have been learning so far. Teachers will share important information about the school year. We will also have a list of general classroom supplies if you would like to make donations.
First Day of First Grade!
We look forward to meeting you on the first day of school,
Wednesday, August 15th.
Have a great summer!
Sincerely,
The First Grade Team
BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION
Morning Arrival
Students are walked to the Primary playground and remain there from 7:25-7:45. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria during this time. School starts at 7:45, at which time students are picked up for class.
Snacks
We have Snack Recess from 9:15-9:30 on Mondays and 9:55-10:15 Tuesday through Friday. You may send a nutritious snack to school, such as: vegetables, fruit, cheese, applesauce, etc. Please do not send cookies, candy, chips, etc.
Lunch
Our lunch is from 11:50-12:35. Students will eat first then play. Monday lunch is 11:05-11:50. Children should eat a substantial breakfast before school each day.
Shoes and Sunscreen
As a safety precaution, children need to always wear shoes with closed heels. Sunscreen is also recommended.
Backpack Folder
This is a folder that "lives" in your child's backpack. All graded homework, teacher notes, or school flyers will be placed inside, as well as papers, notes or forms from families. This folder will be coming home starting after Back to School Night and needs to be checked and returned daily.
Headphones
Each student needs to have headphones for school use throughout the year. These will be used for all online learning programs. Headphones will be sent home at the end of the year.
Parent Portal Forms
Please be sure to print, fill out, and submit the following forms before by the end of the first week of school: NCLB, Library Letter, Behavior Code Form, Emergency Info Cards, and Military Forms (if applicable).