Fun with Firsties! 

Week 1

September 8th-11th

I am so excited to be your child's teacher this year!  While things may be a bit different and unpredictable, I am committed to making this an exciting and fun year for your Firstie! I'm sure you have a million questions about what to expect.  Please see answers to some frequently asked questions below. Feel free to contact me any time! My email address is lfiesbeck@stjoebears.com It's going to be a great year!

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FAQs

Birthday Treats

If your child has a birthday during this school year, they are welcome to send in a prepackaged birthday treat to share with just our class. We have 17 kids in our class at this time. 

Specials

Specials classes will begin September 19th. Here is what the first grade schedule will look like.

Monday - School Social Worker

Tuesday - Gym

Wednesday - Art

Thursday - Music

Friday - Library 

Communication

Blog/Folder/Email

Mr. Hubble will send a weekly blog post each Sunday with a link to my blog.  Please be sure to check this. I will include news of upcoming events and details about what we're learning in the classroom. The blog will be your primary news-getting source.  Each Friday your child will bring home a folder containing any work samples, notes, or additional communication from the school. (This will begin on Friday, Sept. 25th). Please return this folder each Monday thereafter. Email is the best way to reach me, but you are also welcome to send a note or call the school.  My email address is lfiesbeck@stjoebears.com

Water and Snacks

Please send two healthy snacks for your child each day as well as a water bottle. Please do not send candy or soda.  I do have treats on occasion for the children. If your child has an allergy or sensitivity please be sure to communicate that to the office and to me directly.

Lunch

Lunch will be eaten in the classroom. Please pack food that is easy for your child to open independently. Please do not send in juice or pop. Our classroom has carpet and spills will be challenging to clean. 

School Supplies

Earbuds or Headphones
Water Bottle
Tennis Shoes
Face Masks 

I will provide pencil boxes. 

Classroom Donations 

Hand Sanitizer
Disinfectant Wipes 
Black Dry Erase Markers 

I have also created an Amazon wish list that I will update periodically. I'd be grateful for any donations. Amazon Wishlist

Volunteers

At this time, unfortunately no volunteers are permitted in classrooms.  I am in need of a parent to make copies on a regular, weekly basis.  You will not be able to leave the office. Please let me know if your schedule allows you to help in this capacity.

Mystery Readers

Please consider being a mystery reader for the class! The kids love this!  To do so, you'll need to record yourself reading a children's book and email it to me along with three clues about yourself.  I will read the clues to the children and they try to figure out whose parent, sibling, grandparent, etc. we'll see reading. 

Masks

Yes, we will be wearing masks all day.  There will be opportunities for brief, safe breaks. I have every confidence the children will adapt to this quickly. The school will be providing two masks. It might be wise to keep a spare mask in your student's backpack.   You are welcome to send additional masks if you choose. I will encourage kids to take home their mask everyday so they can be cleaned. 

Sickness

The district has strict protocols in place that I will be enforcing in the classroom.  Please monitor your child and be diligent about keeping him/her home when warranted by symptoms. 

Recess

We will have recess twice each day as long as it's not raining, storming, or below 10 degrees. We will also take walks, and head outside to read as much as possible. I will be sending home a permission slip for your child to take walks that may leave school grounds.