Welcome to First grade!

First Grade Back to School FAQ

What does my child need on the first day of school, TUESDAY AUGUST 26? 

• a completed after school plan (and bus tag, if applicable),

• a full water bottle labeled with their name

• 1-2 small snacks for AM / PM  PLEASE NOTE:  we have students with severe food allergies (peanuts / eggs) so please avoid those ingredients. 

• a lunch (or plans to buy school lunch)

• a backpack

What time does the school day start and end?

• The school day is 8:00 - 2:30. The front doors open at 7:53, so please plan to arrive between then and 8:00.  **Students needing breakfast should arrive to cafeteria doors (by parking lot) by 7:45.  It is important that students are not missing classtime each day.  

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 is clearly labeled with my last name. 

• Bus riders and Champions walk to their appropriate locations.  

How many students are in the class?

• 24 so far.... 

How can I help?  When can I volunteer? 

• 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.   This year volunteers are required to attend a training session with the Principal.  

• Volunteer Training on Friday, September 11, from 8:30–9:00 a.m. in the library. It will cover working with students, supporting positive behavior, confidentiality, school routines, and what to do when a student needs help or there’s an emergency.

• I will likely have some take-home projects for any grown up that would like to help! Feel free to reach out if interested.  Thank you!

First Grade Supply List

Thank you very much for helping your first grader come prepared for school!   

Personal Supplies:

• 1 leak and shatter proof water bottle labeled with name

• 1 pair of headphones with microphone labeled with name in a ZIPlock Bag

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. 

Optional but appreciated:

• 1 container of disinfectant wipes

Ms. Casey's Wishlist

• Healthy snacks for students that need them (fruit snacks, granola bars, crackers)     PLEASE NOTE:  we have students with severe food allergies (peanuts / eggs) so please avoid those ingredients.  

• Amazon or Fred Meyer giftcards

Thank you!