Dear Parents,

Welcome to 1st grade at Sivells Elementary, “Where Learning Journeys Begin!” It will be a privilege to teach your child this year. First Grade has many fun and exciting things the read and learn! We will have fun reading many books, writing stories, conducting science experiments and math investigations, and learn how to be a much more independent learner!

Please read at least 20 minutes each evening with them. Try your best to accompany them to school activities that Sivells will have throughout the school year. Most importantly, call and schedule a conference with the teacher anytime you have questions or concerns.

Communication between teachers and parents is important for your child’s success. First graders will be responsible for their “Take Home Folders.” This folder will serve as a form of communication between the teachers and parents. It will contain their homework, behavior calendar, weekly Paw Print newsletter, and notices sent home by the office. First grade offers a web page with teacher contact information, conference and lunch times, spelling and sight words, and any upcoming events. Please check the 1st grade web page weekly. You may also check Sivells Facebook page. If your child loses their Paw Print Newsletter that includes their spelling and sight words, they are accessible on the Sivells Facebook page.

On the back of this page are a few items that you will find helpful.

Sincerely,

First Grade Teachers

Teachers:

Diana Blazek (dblazek@whartonisd.net)

Maria Casas (mcasas@whartonisd.net)

Jennifer Guerrero (jguerrero@whartonisd.net)

Mrs. Holmes (tholmes@whartonisd.net)

Wendy Huebner (whuebner@whartonisd.net)

Diana Kalina (dkalina@whartonisd.net)

Joann Montgomery (jmontgomery@whartonisd.net)

Conference time: 9:55-11:15 daily (You may call the school office at 979-532-6866 or contact the teacher by email to schedule a conference. )

Lunch Time:

Huebner and Casas 11:40-12:10

Guerrero and Holmes 11:42- 12:12

Blazek, Kalina, and Montgomery 11:44-12:14

Dismissal Procedures: 1st Grade Pick up and Drop Off will be at the Horseshoe Parking Lot near the playground unless they have a younger sibling in Pre-K or Kindergarten. Please adhere to this drop off/pick up location to prevent congestion and help the lines move quickly.

Paw Print Newsletter/Homework: The Paw Print will be sent home each Monday in your child’s Take Home Folder. It will include 1st grade learning objectives, important dates to remember, homework, and spelling and sight words to study.

Snacks: First graders  will have a designated snack time with their homeroom teacher. Please make every effort to send a healthy snack with your child.

Cub of the Week: Each first grade class will have a “Cub of the Week.” A special “All about Me” form will be sent home with your child the first week of school. Please fill this form out with your child and send it back to the homeroom teacher as soon as possible. Feel free to get as creative as you want.

We have a Friends and Family Wall in each classroom and will need for you to send a family picture to display in the classroom. We will return the pictures with your child at the end of the school year.