It's the First Day of School!

Dear Parents,

The day has arrived!  It's the first day of school!  We are all very excited and look forward to a great year ahead.  Just a few notes to keep in mind:

• Extra Clothes:  Please send in an extra set of clothing for your child (some have already done so.)  We suggest leaving an extra sweatshirt in school as well. 
• Buddy Class:  This year 3K's buddy class will be 6th grade.  On occasion, we will get together with our buddies.  Generally, we will read a story together and do a craft activity.  
• Snacks & Food Allergies:  A letter about snacks and food allergies is going home with your child.  In addition, the September snack volunteers is attached.  Please remember to check your child's "Take Home" folder each day.  
• "Remind:"  A note was sent home about signing up for "Remind."  This was in your Family Folder.  Please be sure to sign up as it is the first way to find out about school closings and delays.
• Blue St. Clare Family Folder:  If you have all of your Back to School forms filled out please put them back in the blue Family Folder and return to school.
• Student of the Week:  We will have a "Student of the Week," however, that does not start until January.  
• Changes in Plans:  If you have a change in your school plans (a different person will be picking up your child, you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, your child will be arriving late, your child is absent, etc.), you MUST inform the school office.  You are welcome to send an email to me as well, but please know that you must also inform the office.
• Emails During the Day:  Regarding emails to me, please be aware that it is very likely that emails sent during the school day will not be read until after 11:00.  If you need to contact me during the school day, please go through Lea in the school office so that you can be certain that I will get the message.  
• Family Photo:  Please send in a 4x6 photo of your family.  We will make a 3K Family Tree in our classroom.  Thank you for your help!  There is no deadline for this...just send it in whenever you can. 

Blessings,
Mrs. Van Helvoirt