Full change of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) in a zip-lock bag labeled with your child’s name – kept in the classroom for spills or accidents.
A small stuffed animal for rest time (something soft and comforting, not too big).
Daily snack.
Backpack large enough to fit a folder, lunchbox, and library books.
Water bottle labeled with your child’s name.
Reading every night at home – starting with 10 minutes and building stamina as the year progresses.
Personal desks – students will learn to organize and care for their own supplies.
Desk Fairy visits – a fun surprise for those keeping their desks neat and tidy.
Faith and kindness – growing our hearts in love for God and one another, along with our minds.
Ideas on how to practice spelling at home
I can be a superstar in first grade when I…
📖 Read every night to grow my brain.
👀 Practice my sight words in my notebook so I know them by heart.
✏️ Practice my spelling words to become a stronger writer.
🔢 Practice my math facts to get quicker with numbers.
🎒 Be responsible for my homework by putting it in my folder and backpack all by myself.