First Grade Information

School Supplies:
Everything that your first grader needs to bring is on the Long Beach school supply list. Mr. Murray sent out some information about some modifications to the district first grade list specific to Long Beach. I will notify you whether your child needs more pencils or other supplies throughout the year.

Snack:
Each morning First Grade will take a snack break. Please send in a healthy snack for your child to eat. A few examples of a healthy snack are fresh veggies, fruit, cheese, etc. Do not send chips, candy, or other junk food. This is a great break for your child, and will provide him/her energy to get through each afternoon. Please let me know if your child has a specific allergy to foods.

Water Bottles:
It is important children are hydrated throughout the day. Your child may bring a small twist top water bottle to school every day. These are great because the lid does not come all the way off, so we have fewer spills.

Birthdays:
Please follow the School District #308 policy concerning birthdays. Children are NOT to bring birthday treats to school. If your child brings in birthday treats, I will have to send them home. Your child can bring in goody bags (without candy, food, or toy weapons) with small prizes, pencils, books, etc. I will need to check the goody bags before I pass them out and anything not allowed at school will be sent home. Birthdays are very exciting to children, so we will still celebrate it by singing “Happy Birthday” and your child will pick a special item to wear.

Lunch/Recess:

The students will go to lunch first and then go out for recess. If your student is buying lunch, please make sure they know what they would like to order before coming to school.
 
Homework:
The assignments will range from reading 10 minutes every night, reading the poem 3 times a night, practicing high frequency words, one to two pages of My Math, counting, and practicing math facts. All assignments sent home encourage parent involvement and can be completed with the help of an adult.

Red Folder:
Every night your child will bring home their red folder communicating the things that are going on at school. Please check this folder each night, as it will contain communications from the school as well as our classroom.