Welcome to First Grade!

First Grade Back to School FAQs 

What is on my immediate parent to do list? 

• please complete this After School Transportation Form ASAP 

• Please respond to the Getting to Know You Survey within the first week of school. 

• Please make sure all the information is correct in ParentVue (district-wide student information system)

• Please be sure your ParentSquare account is up to date.

• Bookmark this website. 

What does my child need on the first day of school?

• A full water bottle labeled with their name, non-spill preferred

• A small snack 

• A lunch (or plans to get school lunch)

• A backpack

    Should I send school supplies on day one? (List located at the end of this page)

• Supplies are welcome on day one, but not required. Please send supplies sometime the first week of school. There will be bins out in the hallway for sorting. Please label headphones with student's name.

What time does the school day start and end?

• The school day is 8:00 - 2:30. The doors open at 7:53, so please plan to arrive between then and 8:00. 

When is school breakfast served?

• Cafeteria doors open at 7:45. Please have your child eat in the cafeteria. If they are not finished by 8:00, then they will bring their breakfast to the classroom to finish. 

Can I walk them to class?

• Yes, families are invited to walk their students to class! The first day, please come into the classroom, help your child find their name tag, cubby, seat, and get settled, then say a happy goodbye. The rest of the year, please say happy goodbyes at the classroom door. Thanks for your support!

• A quick note about morning routine: I’m always happy to say hello and love those quick moments of connection with parents at arrival! My morning focus, though, is on greeting students and helping them get settled, so I’m not able to have extended conversations then—but I’m always happy to connect after school or schedule a time to talk. Thanks for your support in this.

Where do I pick up my child at the end of the school day?

• We will meet you at our classroom door that opens to the outside - near the flagpole to the left of the school's front doors. It will be clearly labeled with my last name. Please come up on the grass near the door so I can clearly see the parents, as the trees have grown very large recently! 

• Bus riders will be escorted by a teacher to the bus for the first week, then will walk on their own.

• Champions students will be picked up by a Champions staff member for the first week, then will walk on their own. 

How many students are in the class?

• 27

When can I volunteer? How can I help?

• Give us a few weeks to settle into our classroom routines and build our community, and then I'll reach out about volunteering in the classroom. Fill out a PPS Volunteer application and pass the PPS Volunteer Background Check here. The principal is planning to require a volunteer orientation, stay tuned for that. 

• Please make sure your child is well-rested, has eaten a good breakfast (at home or school), and is ready for each day. Leave toys and other  distractions at home. 

Upcoming Events

• The last Friday of each month I host a "Family Reading Morning" in Room 105 from 8-8:25. It's a casual time to read together. Younger siblings are welcome, and if you can't make it, you are welcome to send a family member, friend, neighbor, etc. to join. I'll send a schedule out soon. 

• Stay tuned! 

First Grade Supply List 

Thank you very much for helping your first grader come prepared for school!  Supplies are not necessary on the first day of school, but please bring them sometime the first week. Please sort supplies into the tubs in the hallway. Thanks very much!

Community Supplies: 

This year for classroom community supplies such as markers, crayons, and pencils, we kindly ask that you contribute $20, which can be paid using School Pay. The classroom teacher will purchase and replenish their supply as needed throughout the year. 

If you would like to purchase classroom community supplies instead of contributing $20 on School Pay, the supply list is below.

• 1 box of 10 Classic Crayola Markers (last name A-L)

• 1 box of skinny Crayola markers (last name M-Z)

• 3 large or 6 small Elmer’s Glue Sticks 

Personal Supplies: Mark with name on each item

•  Backpack 

• 1 leakproof water bottle 

• 1 pair of headphones with a microphone (to keep at school for the year)

• Lunch box (if bringing a lunch)

Wish List:

• Amazon or Fred Meyer gift cards

• Extra snacks - granola bars, goldfish crackers, jerky, fruit leathers

Mrs. J's Wishlist

• Fun small stickers

Thank you!

Bring on the first grade adventures!