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August 20, 2014

Dear Families,

First grade is such a special year in the life of your child. It is a year of tremendousgrowth, as your child faces new experiences. We will not only be building upon theexcellent foundation established at home and in kindergarten, but we also will belearning meaningful applications and extensions of newly explored knowledge andskills. In order to have a success start to the school year, we thought it might be helpfulto reiterate some key information.

Please remember that children are allowed to enter the building at 7:55 a.m. Thisprovides them with enough time to organize belongings BEFORE instruction promptlybegins at 8:05. If they arrive prior to the 7:55 a.m. time your child(ren) should go tomorning recess. We encourage the children to arrive prior to the 7:55 a.m. time. Thisallows children the opportunity to socialize before beginning their school day.

It is extremely important to notify us if there is any change in how your child is goinghome in the afternoon. Please send a note detailing any change from what is thecustomary procedure for your child. Additionally, if any last minute changes need to bemade, please call Michelle Saling (509-2258) at the Lower School office. She will makesure we are informed of any changes. Do not leave that information on ourvoicemail, as we may not hear our messages until after the school day is over.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the first grade curriculum, our goals,and the classroom environment during Parents' Night, which will be held on Thursday,August 28th, at 7:00 p.m. In each classroom the room parents will be introduced.Thanks go to Fran Meyers, Shannon Crane, Beth Harpster, and Sara Kate Hill for

volunteering to take on these important positions. If you find that you have anyquestions that cannot wait until Parents' Night, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you have not already completed the emergency medical form and health history forms(these can be found online), please remember to do so. Additionally, please send in P.E.shoes, swim suits (goggles optional), art smocks, and an extra change of clothing.Please label all clothing and shoes with your childs name.

Educating children is a very important task. It is both a science and an art. We knowthat with your support we can make this a successful year for your child. Thank you forsharing your child with us.

Sincerely,The First Grade Team

Ashley Schreiber and Cyndi Yakscoe Beth Klug and Taylor Edwards

Sarah Warstler and Katie Neenan Julie Simmons and Beth Downing

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