What You Need to Know for the First Day of 1^st Grade

 

Students Should Be in Full Uniform – (See student handbook.  The uniform company will be selling uniforms at school this summer.  See the WAAG for the date and time. )

           Girls:    Plaid school jumper (see sample in school office), school shorts or pants

                       Collared school shirt (collarless shirts are for Fridays only)

                       Navy blue school sweatshirt – when weather requires

                       White or navy blue socks

                       Shoes: Velcro/slip-on shoes for students who are still learning to tie laces

           Boys:    Navy blue pants or shorts

                       Collared school shirt

                       Navy blue school sweatshirt – when weather requires

                       White or navy blue socks

Shoes: Velcro/slip-on shoes for students who are still learning to tie laces

 

First Day Schedule:

     The first day schedule is new for the 2009-2010 school year. Please reference the schedule sent home in your summer packet for complete details.

 

Daily Procedures:

Students must bring a daily snack for recess (including ½ days) and a bag lunch/purchase hot lunch through the hot lunch program.

 

Students will have morning recess and lunch recess with the rest of school.  Recess is from 10:15-10:30 and lunch is from 12:00-12:30. 

 

Dismissal on regular school days is 2:35 p.m.  Students who will be picked up in carline will be waiting on the porch by the Kindergarten wing (like this year.)  Students who are in Kid’s Klub will sign in with Ms. Debbie outside by the play structure.  We will walk them through the procedures for the first few days of school.

 

Supplies:

One important change to the primary grade list of supplies is in regard to backpacks.  Rolling backpacks will not be allowed next year for students in grades K-3.

A complete list of supplies can be found on my website and will also be sent home in your summer packet. 

Students should bring their supplies on the first day of school.  Please label all of the supplies with your child’s name.

Things to Do Over the Summer to Prepare for First Grade

 

•Read to your child frequently and discuss what you are reading

•Notice environmental print (stop signs, store labels, etc.)

•Model reading for your child by reading yourself

•Write a story with your child

•Practice letter formation and write letters to family and friends

•Practice simple adding and subtracting; identify and count change

•Practice telling time when doing family activities

•Collect and categorize rocks, shells, etc.

•Notice new construction sites

•Enjoy watching things grow

•Plant a garden

•Visit points of interest during family outings

•Describe various categories of foods and how they are produced

•Notice different kinds of homes when traveling or watching educational shows

•Visit an Art museum and purchase a post card

•Borrow books from the library and talk about the pictures

•Sing nursery rhymes with your child

•Practice clapping to the beat of music

•Talk about the characteristics of the music you are listening to (loud, soft, fast, slow, happy, sad, high, low, etc.)

•Spend time playing catch, beginning with a larger ball and then progressing to a smaller ball

•Exercise regularly

•Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables

 

Have a fun summer and I will see you in August!