Classroom Basics

Parents please fill out before school starts:  2025 New Class Info. Form 

School Chromebook, needs to be fully charged everyday.  I have a cart for all the computers to stay in the classroom.  I prefer to keep them in the classroom and will send home as needed.

Students need their own personal headphones that plug in to the school computer to stay in the classroom.  A personal mouse is optional.  Make sure your personal tech accessories have student's names labeled with tape.

Pencils, pens, highlighters, markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue sticks are all used up often.  Having extras is very helpful and class donations are always appreciated.  Class sets of 30 will be plenty for everyone. (Crayola, Ticonderoga, Sharpie, Mr. Sketch, Elmers are the best quality brands.)  Each student will have a personal zippered pencil pouch, folder for papers, composition notebooks and textbooks in their desk chair bag.  

Please check my  Amazon wishlist  and Target Wishlist for assorted classroom supplies, but feel free to get supplies at whatever store you choose. 

Other donations that are frequently used are: 

unscented baby wipes, tissues, other disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer  

Backpacks:  Please help your child keep their backpack clean and organized.  

A regular, hanging backpack will work best.  Rolling suitcases are difficult in hallways and stairs.  Clean out backpacks often.  Do not bring in toys or anything extra. Kids can bring their own playground ball if they want, make sure you have their name on it.

Personal Technology:  cell phones, phone watches, and other personal technology is not allowed in the classroom.  If your child brings personal technology to school, it will need to stay in their backpack and put away during the school day.  They can use it after school as needed.

Lunch, Snack, Water bottle - NAME LABEL everything.  Cafeteria lunches are provided at no cost.

Dismissal  Make sure you update your ischoolride app to 3rd grade.  We will call kids out when we see your car is in the parking lot.  School busses are available as well.

Teacher Communication

Parent Square is the school district communication app.  I can send whole class posts and personal messages in the app.  Make sure your notifications are set up and you check often.  

My email is  jodie.blalock@smusd.org  

Scholastic Book Orders

http://www.scholastic.com/parents/

My Classroom code  NZ2Q6

Scholastic will send me flyers with books you can purchase.  I will send them home in the envelopes as they come in. You can order and pay online.  The books are delivered free to school. I will get them to you as soon as they come in.