What's Going On in Grade 1? Welcome to the new school year! I'm looking forward to working with a whole new crew of Grade 1's. Just some quick notes to get you started. * Set up a outside meeting spot for you and your child at the end of the day. It makes dismissal go more smoothly. Please let the school know ahead of time if there are any changes to the plan, whether they be for pick up, YMCA care or bus routines. It also helps if we know this information for the first day of school. * if your child will be absent or late for the day, please call the school @ 542-4552. Please call ahead and let the Office know of any absences such as vacations or appointments. The school has a responsibility to account for all the students. * Buy the planner. Much of our communication will be completed through the student planner. * Sign up for Seesaw when the class is set up. I post student work and send messages through Seesaw. I don't open the app for messaging back to me.. If you need to communicate with me, please send me a note in the planner or call the school. (519) 542-4552 * WE ARE A NUT-FREE SCHOOL Please ensure all foods sent in to share with the class have the nut free symbol. All others will be sent home. * PLEASE, TO RESPECT THE FEELINGS OF ALL THE CHILDREN, send birthday invitations in for me to distribute. I will do it privately and in a discreet manner. * Please label all outdoor clothing, most especially snowpants, hats, gloves, boots. Many of the students are similar in size and wear the same brand. It can be very confusing with 20 plus students in the class. * If your child has lost an item, feel free to come to the school between the hours of 7:30 and 4:00. We have two Lost & Found bins for you to check.