Final First Grade Newsletter

Dear Parents,
I cannot believe we just finished our last full week of first grade. This year has been amazing. It has been my joy to see each child grow academically, spiritually, and truly mature into almost 2nd graders. It's going to be hard to let this group go, but I've been promised hugs next year:)

Your child will be bringing home some workbooks that are not completed. Feel free to use them over the summer to keep skills sharp. I am also highly recommending the First to Second Grade Bridges book. This is an excellent way to review first grade material and be ready for second grade. You can purchase these at any book store. Also, keep reading!!!! Next week in your child's award packet, you'll find the summer reading list for 2nd grade.

You do not need to send the Friday Folder back to school-this will be the last one.

Here is our schedule for the last week of school:
All Week - No Uniforms required. See school handbook for dress code. See insert about the Used Uniform Sale.
Monday - "normal" day
Tuesday - Desk Clean Out. Backpacks will be extra full this day.
Wednesday - End of the Year Breakfast. Parents are welcomed, but not required:). Final First Grade Store. This day will also be Game Day. Students may bring a game to play with their friends. (DS's are ok. We will keep them in the classroom.)
Thursday - Awards and early dismissal - last day of school. There is NO AFTERCARE THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 11:30.
Friday - Happy Summer!

The secret word is "I love First Grade!"

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dawn Newland