• Welcome to 1st Grade

    Mrs. McElwee's Class

    2024-2025

    My Email: dmcelwee@jacksonsd.org

    Have a fun, safe and relaxing summer!

    Save the Date:

    Kindergarten Orientation: Thursday, September, 4th.

    I am looking forward to a fun-filled year of learning and growth for your child.  All they will need for the first day of school is:

    *** A backpack to transport their work to and from school

    *** A lunch if they are not purchasing one from the cafeteria

    *** A water bottle each day

    I will provide them with a folder, pencils, pencil box, crayons, glue, and scissors. It would be helpful, but not required, for your child to also have headphones.
     
    I recommend establishing an area where they can complete their homework.  Pencils, crayons, scissors, and glue will be needed at home. 
     
    I am looking forward to meeting you at Back to School Night to go over our First Grade Curriculum.

    Class Dojo:

    I use Class Dojo to help keep you informed about important news and updates. More information coming soon.

    Dimissal:

    If you need to change your child's dismissal procedure for the day, you need to send a note with the date, stating how your child will be dismissed.  Please do not email me. If you forget to send a note, call the office and they will notify me. 

    Chromebook Information:

    Please be sure your child brings their CHARGED school issued chromebook to school each day.

    Our Specials Schedule

    Monday - Gym

    Tuesday - Computers

    Wednesday - Art

    Thursday - Library

    Friday - Music


    Birthday Party Policy

    Birthdays will be celebrated at lunchtime (10:45) in the cafeteria.  If you choose to send in a snack, please be sure that it can easily be distributed to classmates. Ice-cream cakes and whole cakes cannot be accommodated by the food service staff.  You can deliver your item and/or treat to the receptionist or send it in with the birthday child.  Visitors are not permitted in the cafeteria.  Birthday party invitations cannot be handed out in school. However, parents are invited to join the class “party list” which will be distributed to parents that join the list.  We have 25 students.
     

     

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    "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."~ Arthur Ashe