Dear Parents,

                Welcome to one of the most exciting and incredible year  your child will have in his/her school career!  First grade is a year  of   important transition and new learning adventures.  During First Grade, the children will learn how to read, write stories, add, subtract, spell, and more.  I hope that this is the most fun, exciting, and creative year for your child.  My wish is to instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child's life.

      First Grade is a big transition from Kindergarten.  The children will hopefully gain a lot of responsibility this year.  It is important to remember that each skill builds on another skill and that this is a gradual process.  Each child will progress at his/her own rate.  Maintaining a child's self-esteem and building a good foundation will always remain a priority.

     Here are some suggestions for you to help with at home:

        Celebrate your child's success no matter how small it may seem. This will make your child proud and enthusiastic about learning and their work.

         Look for and read your child's MOOSE BOOK every night.  This will have important information about homework and events going on in our class.

         Read to and with your child everyday.  The more your child is exposed to language, the easier and better reader they will become.

     Please call me at school or e-mail me with any questions or concerns.

                                              Mrs. Davenport

                  

 

     I dreamed I stood in a studio and watched two sculptors  there,

    The clay they used was a young child's mind and they fashioned it with care

     One was a teacher, the tools she used were books and music and art.

     One was a parent with a guiding hand and a gentle loving heart

     And when at last their work was done

     They were proud of what they had wrought

     For the things they had worked into the child

     Could never be sold or bought.

     And each agreed she would have failed if she had worked alone.

     For behind the parent stood the school,

     And behind the teacher stood the home.

                                           by  Ray Lingenfelter

 

                                         

 

 

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10 Ways to Communicate with Your Child's Teacher

 Tell teachers about your child, special interests, likes an dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, and any major change in his/her life.

  Ask teachers about their goals, their rules, and how often you and expect to hear from them

  Get involved in school.  Volunteer in the classroom and for special events and field trips. 

  Make sure the school knows your schedule and how to reach you.

  Let teachers know the good things your child says about them.

  Ask questions when you have concerns and stay informed about what's going on at school.

    When requesting a meeting, state your general topic so the teacher can prepare.

  Avoid automatically taking sides, whether  the teacher's or your child's.  Try to stay objective and state your observations only. Stay calm.

  Never accuse or attack.  Share what you would like to see happen.  Be specific and ask for details.