Mrs. Lyman's Parent Letter

September 8, 2008 

 Dear First Grade Families,

            Welcome Back!  I am so glad to have your child in my class this year!  We will be going on an educational journey this year that will prove to expand their young minds.

            The folder you received today is a Friday folder.  It will come home every Friday with your child and will contain my newsletter, graded work, and important notes.

            Included in today’s folder is a survey, my child as a learner.  Please fill this out and return it to me at your earliest convenience.  You also received the parent student handbook, information about soccer leagues, my discipline plan and the first grade curriculum map.  Please use the curriculum map as a reference so you are aware of what is being taught throughout the year.

            Our classroom rules this year are the following:  1) Be respectful, 2) Raise your hand, 3) Use kind words, 4) Use good manners, 5) Do your best work, 6) Follow directions.

            Please be sure your child has a couple healthy snacks each day.  They may also bring a non-spill water bottle to keep at their desk.  Every Friday these will come home so they can be cleaned.

            If you are wondering about school supplies I would suggest that your child have pencils and crayons in a small container as well as a two pocket folder for their homework.  Our enrichment schedule has not been made yet, but I will get it to you as soon as it is in place.

            Michigan weather is unpredictable so please be sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for what mother nature may bring.  We go outside for recess unless weather is very severe.

            I am looking forward to meeting all of you at our open house next week Thursday, Sept. 8th from 6-8.  I am glad to have the opportunity to work with you and your child this year.  If you ever have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to call or e-mail me.  My e-mail is klyman@manistee.org and the phone number here at school is 889-9674.  You may also check our website for classroom newsletters and pictures of events.  Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Kelly Lyman

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