Oh my gosh...I totally forgot to send home their Homework Calendar today!!!!!!!

No worries..we will do the work tomorrow together and I will put it in their Reading Folder on Wednesday.

So sorry.....see what three days off does to me!!!!!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you all enjoy my pictures....I will now be adding approved photos to my blog! YEAH!!!!!!! I will be sending home the Solar System folders on Tuesday and we will begin our America Unit... I look forward to Conference Day on February 24th. Please check the yellow sheet for your time. Thanks Gaye!

Change for Morning Drop-Off Parents Please Read!!!!


Dear Parents,

Throughout the year, our morning car line has worked smoothly. From 7:30-8:10 AM a team of eager patrols and teachers open doors and help children out of their cars for a steady stream of car drivers moving up to the carport, dropping off their children, and driving forward with very little wait time. I am aware that, for a number of families, the recent closing of the Progress Energy Field has disrupted their morning drop-off routine. Many of those who accessed the field for parking and walked their children over to the school have now joined the car line; however, we have also noticed that a number of drivers are parking in the front of the school or leaving their children off in front of the Lower Division front gates, causing a very unsafe situation.

The safety of our students is our first priority; therefore, at this time we ask that all of our Shorecrest families and friends use the car line drop-off in the morning and avoid parking in front of the Lower Division. We care about the safety of all our community members, and because there is no supervision, it is in everyone’s best interest to use the car line. We understand that it may be an inconvenience, but it is worth the extra time if it prevents an unnecessary accident from occurring.

Starting Tuesday, February 16, the gates at the 1st Street entrances will not be opened. I regret this change, but the safety of children is our priority. Drivers will need to use the car line. For families with morning time constraints, we encourage you to drop your child off between 7:30 and 7:45 AM. Morning care will be available. If you wish to walk your children to class, please park in one of the lots on either side of the Administration Building.

Thank you for your support and understanding. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dawn Weinman, Mike Murphy or me.


Sincerely,

Lisa Bianco
Head of Lower Division

A few notes for the first week in February. By the way happy 100th Day of school today!!!!

The students will be in an assembly with a visiting author on Monday. His books will be available to purchase. I know the order form was mailed home a few weeks ago, however his books are available to order and have signed after the visit as well. I will only send home new forms upon request or you can get one from Dottie Smay in the library.
Character Day is on Tuesday. Please refer to the letter sent home last week regarding guidelines and presentations.
Thursday afternoon will be a blast for those who signed up for the workshops. I am looking forward to it. If you did not take advantage this year, no worries this may become a tradition every year!
Thank-you for all of my Grandparents/Special Friends pictures, I am looking forward to Friday.
That's it for now, February is a wild ride! What's up with a mechanical groundhog for Groundhog's Day on Tuesday????????

Hi everyone,
Things in first grade are great!
I am sending home book orders today and they will be due back to me by next Friday, Jan. 22nd.
If you have not sent in Special Friends or Grandparents Pictures please do so by
Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
Thank-you for all of the wonderful Solar System supplies.....
I will be sending home A.M. or P.M. preferences for the February Conference Day. I will then plug you in and send home the schedule. As always, if you can not make that date,
I am available any morning (7:30 a.m.) or afternoon (2:45p.m.). If you have to coordinate siblings please come and see me.
Thanks
gaye

Happy New Year!!!!
I would like to welcome Ryker to our class. The children have embraced, and welcomed him beautifully.
I would like to remind everyone to check the supply list today, so the children can replenish what they may need for the remainder of the year.
I am also sending home a list of a few items, that the children need to send in for Solar System projects.

Thank-you very much for all of your support!

Attention parents,
As we mentioned on our Homework Calendar this week, we are hosting a Math Morning, in the classroom, next Wed. Dec. 9th, at 8:30 a.m. Please RSVP the pink invitation if you have not already done so. The Math morning will begin in the Janet Root Theatre at 8:30.
I hope to see you!