Dear 1-C Families,

Welcome to First Grade! My name is Mrs. Conklin and I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher as well as to partner with you this coming school year. I have been busy planning a great year for us and getting things ready. I can’t wait to begin our journey together!

I hope you have had a wonderful summer. I have spent my summer catching up with friends and relatives, engaging in lots of outdoor activities, doing various projects, and spending lots of quality time with my family. One really special place I visited this summer was Banff in Alberta, Canada, where I was able to both take in the stunning mountain scenery and turquoise lakes as well as have the opportunity to hike and horseback ride!

I am eager to engage 1-C students in conversations about the activities that they did this summer as a way to build a class community and begin to get to know each other as citizens within our community. I wonder... What special places were visited? Was something new learned or achieved? Were delicious recipes cooked? Were favorite books read? Were fun games played? Were amazing creations made?

I look forward to meeting and welcoming your child with a warm greeting on Tuesday, September 2nd! Until then, enjoy the last bit of summer. See everyone very soon!                                                                                                                                                               

Love,

Mrs. Conklin 

2025-2026 FIRST GRADE SUPPLY LIST

*If you haven’t ordered the First Grade Supply Kit from the PTA, please reference the list below:

4    12-count Dixon Ticonderoga pre-sharpened #2 pencils

1      Sturdy Poly 2-Pocket Folder - YELLOW

1      12 ct. Crayola Thin washable markers (fine tip)

1      Expo dry-erase markers (fine tip, eraser on cap, thin/skinny)

1      12 ct. Crayola colored pencils

2     Large glue sticks

1       Globe-Weis/Pendaflex 3” expandable wallet

1      Large Baby wipes (refill pack)

3     Box Kleenex tissues (Largest Size)

1      3” x  3“ Pack Light Colored (un-lined) Post-its

1      College-ruled spiral notebook - 70/80 pages

NOTE - In addition to the PTA Supply List:

1. All First Graders will need headphones. Please send your child in with the ones they used in Kindergarten or purchase either (over the ear):

   • “JLab JBuddies Studio” or 

   • “JLab Audio Neon” headphones

2. 1-C Other Supplies:

   • 1 additional Large Baby Wipes (refill pack)

   • 1 (12 pack) Paper Mate "Sharp Writer" Mechanical Pencils