First Grade Parent Letter
September 22, 2005

Dear Parents,

Today we walked to the Onekama Public Library. Students were able to check out two books. These books are due on Thursday, October 13th. We will walk to the library to return our books and check out more. If your schedule permits, you’re welcome to join us.

On Saturday students are invited to walk in the homecoming parade with their class. Your child should be dressed in their favorite Onekama clothing or blue and gold. Balloons will be provided for each student to carry in the parade. It begins at 11:00 a.m. We will meet in the Village Park at 10:30 a.m. I will be out of town for Mary’s baptism. Mrs. Pepera will walk with our class. Thanks Mrs. Pepera!! The homecoming game is at 1:00 p.m. If your child is going to participate in the parade, then please be sure to return his/her permission slip. The permission slip is enclosed.

In this week’s Thursday Folder your child’s graded work is enclosed. There are four grades given, they are S+=Achieved, S=Progressing Successfully, S-=Beginning to Develop and U=Experiencing Difficulty. Some papers are stamped with "The Wall of Fame." These papers are the best of the best, because they have included correct answers, best writing, best coloring, no backward letters or numbers and the date. If your child has this stamped on one of his/her papers, then congratulate him/her on a job well done.

 

Enclosed is a wish list. As you know our school budget is becoming less and less each year. When I first began teaching eight years ago, we were given a $1000 budget for each classroom. Now we were given $150 to purchase our supplies this year. Of course you are not obligated to purchase, but several parents have requested a list. The wish list includes craft supplies for our three holiday parties and other necessary items. If you would like to help, then it would be greatly appreciated.

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

  • Buddy Reading with Mrs. Bromley’s Third Grade — September 23
  • Book Orders due — September 30
  • School Picture Day — October 4
  • No School — Teacher In-Service — October 10
  • Onekama Public Library field trip — October 13
  • Halloween Party — October 31
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences — November 10 & 11

If you are interested in receiving this parent letter electronically, then please email me at snieders@manistee.org Also if you have any questions or concerns, then you may contact me via email or at 889-9674. The best way to contact me is via email. It is difficult for me to get to the phone during the day.

Warmly,

Mrs. Niederstadt

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