First Grade Parent Letter
October 20, 2005

Dear Parents,

Next week students will have their first magazine test. This test is to assess your child’s comprehension, phonics/decoding, and writing. During parent-teacher conferences, I will review your child’s results with you. The test will be given Monday through Wednesday at 8:00 — 9:45 a.m. It is important for your child to get a good breakfast and to be to school on time.

On Monday we will walk to the Onekama Village Fire Department to discuss fire safety. We will leave at 12:30 p.m. and should return around 1:30 p.m. If you are able to walk with us, then please let me know.

Our Halloween party is Monday, October 31st at 12:20 to 3:00 p.m. Students’ costumes need to come to school in a bag with their name on it. They will dress for the parade after last recess at 1:20 p.m. If your child has a weapon as part of his/her costume, it needs to stay at home. The Halloween parade is at 1:40 p.m. The following people have volunteered to Angela/Troy Gauthier, Jane/Steve Hall, and Helen Johnson. You will be in charge of an art project so please come to the room at noon for instructions. I do need one more helper for our party. If you are able to help, please let me know A.S.A.P. Patty Acker, Amy Fitch and Jane/Steve Hall are providing treats. Angela Gauthier is providing drinks. Lynn Peterson is providing cups and plates. If your schedule allows, then please join us.

If you have not visited our web site, then please do so at http://www.onekama.k12.mi.us/e2006/g1n/index.htm You’ll see information from our field trips, parent letters, All About Me, Super Readers, and etc.

The following are dates that you may want to add to your calendar:

  • Girl Scout Mtg. — November 1
  • Onekama Public Library field trip — November 3
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences — November 10 & 11
  • No School — November 11
  • L & B Silent Action — November 18
  • Girl Scout Mtg. — November 22
  • Thanksgiving Vacation — November 24 & 25

Warmly,

Mrs. Niederstadt

snieders@manistee.org