Class News

Allergies ~ We have a food allergies in class. Thank you for respecting the health of all of our students. I will send more information in my newsletter about snacks.

Behavior (School Expectations) ~ Our class expectations are to show PRIDE in all that we do: Perseverance, Respect and Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy. This promotes an environment where teaching and learning can occur. I focus on positive specific behavior and recognize individuals with Positive Paws and other motivators as created by the class throughout the year.

Back to School Night Powerpoint ~ Click Here

Birthdays ~ Birthdays will be recognized in class. I have special birthday activities for your child. As a school wide policy birthday treats are not allowed. Please do not send birthday party invitations to be distributed at school unless all children in class receive an invite. A class list will be given out so you can e-mail invites directly.

Breakfast ~ Please make sure students eat a healthy breakfast daily. We will not have breakfast at school this year.

Celebrations ~ WME plans time for a Halloween, Winter, and Valentine class parties.

Code of Conduct 2021-22 (DCPS File)

Colorado Department of Education ~ resources for parents about state standards. Click here for 1st grade standards.

Conferences ~ Parent and teacher conferences are an important part of your child's success this year. The conference dates this year are September 20th and 21st. Spring conferences will be March 7th and 9th. You'll receive a sign-up link closer to the dates.

DCSD Parent Resource Center

EnVisions Math ~ Our math program

EPR ~ Elementary Progress Report found on EngagED given mid-and end of year.

Field Trips ~ TBA

Homework ~ I do not require homework, although I encourage students and families to read 10-15 minutes per night and practice sight words. There is a practice page that will come home weekly in your child's homework folder.

iPads ~ Each child is assigned a personal iPad to use while they are in school, please supply your child with their own headphones.

Library ~ We visit Mrs. Buckland in the school library every Wednesday. Students are allowed to check-out up to two books for 2 weeks at a time. Books must be returned or renewed every week.

Lost and Found ~ WME has a lost and found area at the front of the school. Please check there if your child is missing anything brought to school.

Lunch ~ We have lunch from 11:50 - 12:30. See the cafeteria menu for more info.

Parties ~ WME plans time for a Halloween, Winter, and Valentine class parties.

Photos ~ Please do not post any class photos that show children other than your own on social media.

Parent Teacher Organization ~ WME

PRIDE ~ Our school values character and student growth using PRIDE: Perseverance, Respect/Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy.

PRIDE Winner ~ Each week, our Star Student of the Week will be displayed on WME TV monitors and announced in the school-wide newsletter for being a leader in one or more characteristics in P.R.I.D.E.

Recess ~ We will have a morning recess everyday from 9:45 - 10:00. During inclement weather, we will have indoor recess in the classroom.

Report Cards ~ see EPR

Snack ~ Please send a HEALTHY snack for your child to enjoy each day. Water only.

Supply List ~ Please see this document.

Volunteers ~ I will need a room parent(s) for PTO, 1 photographer, sight word helper, and a Friday Folder parent.

Water ~ Water bottles are allowed in class. We will store them near the sink. Water bottles will come to and from school on a daily basis.

Wildcat of the Week ~ Each student will be in the spotlight for a week. More information will come home.

Wonders ~ WME's reading resource.