We had a great first day! Getting a school year under way takes a lot of patience on the part of students, with a lot of time spent listening and learning routines. Everyone did a wonderful job and the entire class received a huge compliment from Mrs. Drysdale, the librarian, after their library time. Much of our time in the coming weeks will be spent reviewing expectations and practicing routines. We will also focus much of our attention on getting to know each other and building our classroom community.

In your child’s bag you will find a bluish folder with a note of explanation inside. This will travel back and forth with your child each day, and should be placed in the basket by the door upon arrival in the morning (this can be your child’s responsibility).

Tomorrow I will send a copy of our schedule. Our specials schedule is:

Monday gym

Tuesday library

Wednesday gym

Thursday guidance (1^st trimester) and music

Friday art

Please make sure your child has appropriate shoes for gym. A pair could be left at school if that is easier than carrying them back and forth. You are also welcome to leave extra clothes at school if you’d like. Please put them in a labeled bag and I will find a space to store them. I also have extra clothes in the classroom and the nurse has some as well.

Please make sure I am aware of after school plans/changes for your child. It is extremely important for me to know where each child is going at the end of the day, especially at the beginning of the year. You can notify me or Kathi of any changes.

Today was also my son's first day of kindergarten in Waterbury. When I picked him up he was too tired to give me any details about the day! I'm sure your children are tired too! Please compliment them on a fantastic first day and let me know if there are any burning questions or sources of stress. My biggest priority in these first few weeks is making sure every one is comfortable in school.