First Day of School: Wednesday, August 16th 9:20am - 3:50pm. Please have your child wear the name tag included with this letter. The Meet the Student sheet can be decorated and turned in the first week of school.
Dismissal: Students are dismissed at 3:50. Students who are being picked up by an adult will be dismissed from Door 6 (at the back of school, near the playground). Please make sure I see you before taking your child. Please fill out the attached dismissal sheet and send it with your child on the first day of school. If you prefer, you may also email this information to me by August 14th, 2017.
Supplies: Students should bring all of their supplies on the first day of school. If you ordered a PTA supply box, they will be in the classroom. A list of supplies is attached.
Website: Visit my website! I post information and resources on my classroom website. The website can be accessed from Westbrook’s Website using the Staff Webpages tab.
Snack: Remember to bring a fruit or vegetable snack each day! No “dips” or other kinds of food are allowed (this is a district-wide policy). In addition, please send any utensil they will need. Students are also welcome to bring a water bottle or may use the water fountain in our classroom. Please pack snack separately from lunch.
Lunch: The lunch hour will take place everyday from 11:50-12:50. Half of this time is spent outside at recess. Please be sure to include a drink if your child is not planning to purchase milk. Milk can be purchased daily for $.50 or through the office for the whole year. Please label your child’s lunchbox on the outside with their full name.
Specials: Below is our specials schedule. Students must have gym shoes for P.E.
Monday: P.E.
Tuesday: LRC Skills & P.E.
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: Music & P.E.
Friday: LRC Book Checkout & Music
Changes in Transportation: If there is ever a change in your child’s usual routine, please let me know with a note in the morning or a phone call to the office.
“Go-Go” Folder: (GO home, and GO back to school everyday) Each day, your child will bring home his/her green folder which will contain classroom work, papers from the office, as well as homework. Please make a habit to check the folder every day with your child!
Back to School Night: Tuesday, August 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00. Come to Westbrook and hear more information and details about our exciting days in first grade!! I am looking forward to meeting you!
Contact Information: Email is the best way to reach me.. We can always set up a time via email to speak on the phone or in person.
Elena Coughlin
ecoughlin@d57.org
Westbrook School Room 110