Mrs. Marozas in first grade!
August 2015
Dear First Grader,
Hi there! Welcome to first grade. I hope you have
been enjoying your summer vacation. Did you have lots
of time to relax and play and enjoy the few HOT days of
summer? Did you jump in the rain puddles?!
I have had a very good summer. I did some work around
the house and went on a couple of trips. Of course, I
played with Laney too! (Have you met her yet?)
I have many fun and exciting activities planned for us. We will be learning
about … animals, weather, maps, plants, and all sorts of other things! We
have loads of math games to play. Can you count to 100? You will soon!
You will make new friends and stretch your brain! Also in first grade, you will
have one day a month when you will help me do some teaching! BUT, the
BEST part of first grade is learning to read well and enjoying the wonderful
world of books all on your own! I can’t wait to hear you read!! Laney loves
to listen to kids read too! Our first reading unit is called “Let’s Read!” We’ll
be reading some very silly poems (One is about a purple cow!) and some
stories too.
I would like to invite you and your parents to our “Meet and Greet” on
Thursday, September 3, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We can meet each other, and
you can see our room and get all of your supplies put away (so bring them
all with you!) See you soon!
To get to our room, you won’t need any help at all! Just look for the
birds flying down the hall. They will lead you right to our room, so you (and
your parents ) won’t have to worry about getting lost! Kindergarten
teachers will also be there to help you find your way.
One last thing! My name is kind of hard to figure out. It’s almost
pronounced like “more roses,” but the end rhymes with
kiss or miss. (MU-RO'-ZISS)
I hope the end of your summer turns out great!
Make sure you spend as much time outside
as you
can – you know how soon the cold weather moves in!
SEE YOU SOON!! ~Mrs. Marozas
(Mrs. Marozas just before first grade)
School Supplies!
There are a few things you will need for first grade. So to start your
shopping, here is a list of items you will need on the first day of
school – or even better, at our “Meet & Greet” time. Parents –
please do not send in any extra supplies; I know they’re fun and
tempting, but we just don’t have room in our desks!!
Please take all supplies out of packages.
1. 2 boxes of (Crayola, please) crayons, 24 count
2. 2-3 large pink erasers
3. a 5x8 inch plastic supply/pencil box (please, no pouches)
4. 10-12 pencils #2 – already sharpened, please!
5. 8-10 glue sticks
6. 1 two-pocket folder, laminated, sturdy, any color or design
7. an extra sweater/ sweatshirt to keep in school –
WITH YOUR NAME IN IT!!
8. an art shirt (old t-shirts or men’s shirts work well)
9. a regular size box of Kleenex
10. a backpack, of course!
*Parents – When helping your child choose a backpack; please
keep in mind a few points.
Vinyl/plastic backpacks rip very quickly.
Regular zippered packs are much easier to use than ones
with clips and/or ties. Please avoid strings, if possible.
Your child will need a full sized backpack – not a “mini.”
Backpacks with wheels are not necessary in first grade.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON/IN
EVERYTHING YOU BRING TO SCHOOL!!
OPTIONAL/EXTRA SUPPLIES
If you’d like, your child may want to bring in…
A container of disinfecting surface wipes (Clorox or Lysol)
Ziploc bags – sandwich or gallon size
An extra “box” of “snack”
A box of Crayola markers
If you have any problems getting your supplies, just let me know!