ABC's for parents

Absences - Please notify the office as soon as you know your child will be absent. 402-729-2418
Arrival - There is not supervision by school personnel before 8:05. Please make sure your child arrives after 8:05. Entrance bells ring at 8:20, and school begins at 8:30.
Attendance - Attendance is very important in 1st grade. Please make sure your child attends every day of school that they are able to.

Birthday Bag - Your child will bring home the birthday bag on or near their birthday or half birthday. Take some time and help your child complete this class project.
Birthday Parties - Please do not send birthday invitations with your child to school unless every child in the class is invited.
Birthdays - Birthdays are very important to First Graders! If you wish to send a treat with your child for their birthday (or half-birthday), please contact me prior to sending it. We will generally enjoy birthday treats at the end of the day.
Breakfast - Please make sure your child eats a good breakfast before coming to school. If your child wishes to eat breakfast at school, it is served between 8:05-8:20.
Back packs - Please send a backpack with your child everyday. Make sure you check your child's backpack every night.
Book Orders - I will be sending monthly Scholastic book orders. Please watch your child's Friday folder.

Change in transportation - Please notify me in writing if your child's transportation directions change.
Clothing - Please make sure your child is dressed for our busy school day and for the weather. The weather in Nebraska is not consistent. School policy is for students to wear a jacket if the temperature is below 60 degrees.

Dismissal- Central Elementary dismisses at 3:15. Please watch the calendar for early dismissal dates.

Email - I check my email daily, but sometimes not until the end of the day. I will respond as soon as possible.

Friday Folder - Please check your child's backpack on the last day of the school week for their Friday Folder. You will find a school newsletter and many important papers that your child has completed throughout the week. Please sign and return the folder on Monday.

Gloves or mittens - Cold hands, warm heart may be a cute saying, but it is not so cute for 1st grade fingers. Please make sure your child has something to cover up their hands when the weather turns cold.
Glue Sticks - Your child will bring home a note when their glue sticks are running low. We use glue sticks for most of our art projects, it is extremely helpful if all students have an abundant supply of glue sticks.

Handwriting - Our school district uses the Zaner-Bloser handwriting program. It is beneficial to all if this type of writing is modeled at home.
Hats - We do play outside in the winter. Please make sure your child has a hood or a hat to cover their head when it is cold outside.

Individual - I will encourage each child to think for themselves and be an individual. We will celebrate each child.

Just Ask - If there is something you do not understand or are curious about, please feel free to ask! As I will tell your child, you only learn what you don't know, by looking for the answer!

Kids - Please remember your child is learning and growing every day. Let them explore and enjoy...they are our future!

Lunch - We eat lunch at 11:30. Parents are welcome to join us for lunch, please just call or send a note before doing so.

Money - If you send money with your child, please make sure it is in a marked envelope. Often times, students bring money to school and do not remember what the money is for.
Mystery Readers - Please consider being a Mystery Reader for our classroom. Click here for details.

Name - Help us keep track of your child's belongings by putting their name on their things.
Newsletters - A Central newsletter will come home every week in your child's Friday Folder. Important information is listed in the newsletter.

Opportunity - Please take every opportunity you have and discuss your child's day with them. They will learn from telling you about their day.

PTA - It takes all of us to make our school successful. Please join the Central PTA. Watch the calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
Parent Teacher Conferences - Parent Teacher Conferences will be held twice a year, once in October, and then again in March. Please watch your child's Friday folder for a scheduled conference time.

Question - Question your child every night about what they did in school. Do not accept "nothing" as a response. Phrase your question so that it is not a "yes or no" answer.

Rules - Our classroom has three rules.
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Safe
Report Cards - Report cards will be sent home at the end of each quarter.

Snow Boots - When there is snow on the ground, students are required to wear snow boots in order to get to play in the snow. They must also have an extra pair of shoes to change in to. If students do not have snow boots, they will be able to play on the hard surface.

Tardies - The tardy bell will ring at 8:30. Students who enter the classroom after this bell will be considered tardy.
Teeth - Losing teeth is a big part of First Grade. Please help your child celebrate by completing a page in our Tooth Fairy Book.
Toys - Students should not bring toys to school. They can become lost and are a distraction to the learning process.

Unique - Each child will have their own unique way of expressing themselves. Our classroom will allow each child to be their own person.

Visitors - Visitors are required to sign in at the office and have school personnel notify the teacher of their arrival. This is to ensure the safety and security of the students and staff of our school.
Volunteers - Volunteers are a very important part of our school family. If you would like to volunteer in our classroom, or the school, please contact me and we will make arrangements.

Words - Please help your child practice their 150 word list.

X-tra Special - Each child is "x-tra" special to me!

You - You are an important part in your child's education.

Zzzzz - It is very important that your 1st grader is getting enough sleep every night.