Welcome!!!

Dear 1st Graders, I am so excited to have you in my class!  We are going to have a great 1st Grade year.  We will have fun getting to know each other, learning to read better, playing math games, and going on a few exciting field trips!  I look forward to seeing you each school morning! Your 1st Grade Teacher, Mrs. Kelly Skustad

September 8, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child and make this a successful year.   Here are a few reminders that I wanted to share with you to make the transition to first grade a bit easier.

Reminders from the Principal

*  When visiting the school, be sure to use the front entrance and check in at the main office.

*  Supervision on the playground in the morning begins at 7:45 a.m., please do NOT drop off your child before 7:45 a.m.  Also, there is NO supervision after school on the playground.  Please plan accordingly.

*  Be sure to call the office by 8:30 a.m. if your child is absent.

*  Please be sure that you communicate regularly with me and your child about after school plans.

*  Be sure to send your child dressed appropriately for the weather.

Snack Time/ Water Bottles- approx. 10:10

Your child needs to bring a nutritious snack daily (i.e. crackers, cheese, fruit, veggies, nuts, etc.). Please avoid snacks high in sugar.  No candy please.  The Graham Crackers from the supply list will be stored and used when someone has forgotten their snack. Students are only allowed to have water at school.  Your child will bring their water bottle home each night, then please send it full of water in the morning.  Thanks!

Recess and Lunch- 12:00 to 1:00

Recess takes place the first 30 minutes, then the students will go directly to the High School Cafeteria for lunch.  K-2 students DO NOT have access to ala cart items, however they may purchase milk.  K-2 students DO NOT have access to the microwaves, so please plan accordingly.  If your child will be having the school lunch, a lunch money drop box is conveniently located in the hallway outside the general office.

Bus Information

Bus students will always be sent home on the bus, unless the child has a note from you explaining the change.  All students not taking the bus will be dismissed through the west doors just down two flights of stairs from our classroom at 2:50.  If you are picking your child up after school please pick them up in the playground parking area.  For safety reasons, only students who are taking the bus are allowed to exit the school through the front doors and into the bus circle.  

News and Announcements

I will be sending a weekly newsletter home on Friday that will include the weekly spelling words and important announcements.  Please mark your calendar now for a special meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 5-7:30 pm. This meeting is for all parents/guardians to learn about our school-wide Paw Pride program, Parent Portal and the 1st grade program.  I will be giving you information about homework and how you can best help your child succeed in school this year. Please bring any questions and concerns you might have. I will also have a volunteer list available if you would like to help out in our classroom this year.

If you have any questions or concerns please send a note to school with your child, email me at kskustad@ely.k12.mn.us or, call/text me at 218-235-9474.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Kelly Skustad

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Our Daily Schedule

School Day 8:05- 2:50                 Semester 1

TIME	SUBJECT	MINUTES
8:05-8:10	Lockers, Lunch Count, Attendance, Morning Message, H2O, Notes/Homework	5
8:10-8:25	Morning Meeting	15
8:25-10:10	Reading:                   (Art Class- Every 6th Day, 9:05-9:55) Whole Group (Movement or Brain Break) Reading Groups Whole Group	40 (5) 45 15
10:10-10:25	Snack Time/Bathroom Break	15
10:30-11:00	Gym- Blomberg (M/T/W) Music (Th/F) Mason	30
11:05-11:55	Math	50
12:00-1:00	Recess (12:00-12:30) and Lunch (12:30-1:00)	60
1:00-1:15	Storytime/SSR	15
1:15-1:45	Writing   (1:30-1:55 Library- Wed)	30
1:50-2:40	Science, Social Studies, Health (Rotations-T/W/Th) Art in our Classroom (M/F)	50
2:40-2:50	Get Ready for Dismissal/Closing Meeting	10

Thank you and Welcome to 1st Grade!!!