Pajama Drive 2009 Nov. 16-Dec. 9...
Dear Parents,
Our first grade classes have the opportunity to participate in a
nationwide program called, “The Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive,” which aims
to help children in need by providing them with brand-new pajamas and books.
The program is sponsored by Scholastic Book Clubs and will benefit the Pajama
Program, a nonprofit organization that provides pajamas to children in need
every year. Scholastic Book Clubs will donate books to the Pajama Program,
but it’s up to us, to donate the pajamas!
Here are the guidelines for the pajamas:
• Pajama must be new and unused with original store tags.
• Pajamas must be donated in complete sets or nightgowns.
• Pajamas are needed in every size, from newborn and up.
• Children’s sizes must have been manufactured as pajamas so we know
for certain they are flame-retardant and safe.
If your family is able to participate, please have your child bring a new
pair of pajamas to school by December 9, 2009.
All students will be able to wear their pajamas to school on December 18.
If you would like more information about the programs you may go to the
following websites: www.pajamaprogram.org, or www.scholastic.com/pjdrive.
Thank you,
First Grade Teachers
*Collection boxes will be outside Mrs. Bostic’s room 403 in the first grade
building.
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Dear Parents,
Welcome to First Grade! My name is Staci Kelley, and I will be your
child’s teacher this year. I’m excited to have your child in my class. I
have the personal belief that children can have fun while learning. It is my
sincere desire to accomplish this by using several teaching methods such as
whole group instruction, independent work and centers. I know that by
working together we can make this year an enjoyable and rewarding one for
all.
Changes in Transportation- If you plan to pick up your child that normally
rides the bus or if you wish for your child to ride a different rout that
usual, you MUST send a written note on the specified day. If there is no
written note received, or the office has not been notified, your child will
be sent home by his/her usual method of transportation. If changes occur
during the school day, please call the office by 1:30. This allows ample
time to get the message to the child.
Lunch and Money- Please send all money in a labeled envelope. It should have
your child’s name, my name and the purpose written on it. When sending lunch
money, it should be sent for the week or month in an envelope with your
child’s name, the amount, as well as the teacher’s name and your child’s
lunch number on the front.
School Attendance- Regular attendance and promptness is expected. When your
child is absent for any reason, please send a written note or your child
will have an unexcused absence.
Clothing- Please label everything that your child brings to school,
especially coats and backpacks. It is strongly recommended to have your
child wear tennis shoes on the days that they will be participating in PE.
Report cards-Report cards are sent home approximately every nine weeks. The
following grading scale will be used:
1st nine weeks---attendance and conduct grades only.
2nd, 3rd and 4th nine weeks-E-excellent, S-satisfactory and N-needs
improvement, given for all subjects.
Please note that the grade N is not a passing grade.
Parent/Teacher Communication- Throughout the year I will communicate with
you through notes, telephone calls, and conferences. We will use the orange
folder in the FISH Binder for written communication. Please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions or concerns. You may call me at school
at 845-3671, or email me at staci.kelley@stpsb.org. I check email throughout
the day and at night at home. Email will be the fastest way to reach me.
If you need homework or other classroom information you might find what you
are looking for on our class website at
http://teacherweb.com/LA/MadisonvilleElementaryschool/stacikelley/h0.stm.
If you have trouble with this address just go to techerweb.com and look up
your child’s teacher. Our school has a website with a lot of important
information. Our school website is:
http://madisonvilleelementaryschool.stpsb.org.
