And we're back!

Happy 2016! We have the first 3 days under our belt in the new year here at school and we are off and rolling. What a fun 3 days it has been being back together and making goals for the new year. Your child is bringing home some VERY important information in their Friday Folders today. Please be sure to look through all of the information carefully. We have information coming home about first grade "Chat and Chew", Jump Rope for Heart, January Book-It, January book order, Second Quarter REPORT CARDS and a Schlitterbahn Reading Program Packet! Whew! Please read through the Schlitterbahn Waves of Reading Log carefully and under stand that ANY reading that was done over winter break can count towards minutes read, since the program officially began during winter break. The kids need to read a combined total of 10 hours between December 21 and February 26. All packets MUST be returned by February 26, if you choose to participate. The family letter in the front of the packet explains the expectations and if accomplished, your child will earn one FREE ticket to Schliterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City. I hope that your first grader enjoys the challenge and has an opportunity to celebrate their hard work. Next week, it is back to business as usual. We begin a new math unit, join new reading groups and get down to work. Have a wonderful weekend together, but please remember the importance of rest and routine for your child's success. I am so happy to be back in the classroom with you precious babies. Stay safe, warm and healthy! Start reading!