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[[Read with your child!|Read with your child!

]]  Parent Information:

1. During the school year, your child will be taking part in many different art activities. Some of these projects can be quite messy. Please send an old adult shirt to use for these activities. Short sleeves are easier for the kids to handle while working. Tee-shirts are great, but button-down work too. 2. When the weather gets colder, be sure to send your child to school with their boots, mittens (and a spare pair for the bus home), and something for their head. Later in the spring, it's best to send a spare pair of socks, mittens, and even pants. Note: Baggies or bread bags in the boots can really help keep the feet dry. 3. Keep in mind that the temperatures vary greatly during the spring and fall days. When starting to wear the lighter jackets, send a sweater or hoodie along. Also, the classroom can be quite cool. 4. A book bag is a must! The kids will be bringing home papers and art projects almost every day. Small bags are cute, but the larger ones are more appropriate. A pencil box also helps to keep things at hand. 5. The kids are expected to take care of their own things. Be sure that they can button, zip and tie. Especially in the fall, send them in clothes that they do not have to struggle with in the bathroom. 6. School is a big adjustment for the kids. We have a short rest time each day so a small pillow is nice for comfort. 7. Juice is a special treat for the kids. I collect $4 from every child in the fall and keep it on hand throughout the year. When we celebrate a birthday, the birthday child picks the type of juice to share. We serve juice in dixie cups so that they don't overload on the sugar. 8. If you have a good reason for your child to stay in at recess, you must send a note or call the office. There will be no exception to this rule because the children must be supervised at all times and teachers often have staff meetings during recess. 9. Please consider signing up as Room Mom/Dad for one of our parties. The parents are responsible for planning the lunch and activities, prizes (if any) and contacting other parents to provide if that is necessary. 10. Please do not send liquid glue or crayon packs that contain more than the basic 8 colors!