Parent Information

Parent Information: School Year 2016/2017

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to another exciting year at WMAES.  I am thrilled that your child will be in my 2^nd grade class.  I am entering my 15th  year as a teacher at WMAES.  As many of you know, I have three young sons: Hayden (9), Maxton (7) and Beckett (5) and a 1 year old Goldendoodle named Finely. They have definitely kept me busy this summer! I am excited to be back in the classroom. 

Below are a few things we would like to mention as we begin our year together:

Take Home Folder

These folders will go home daily.  Please check for your child’s folder nightly and return it to school daily.  If your child fails to bring the folder to school they will lose time during their morning recess. 

Reading Calendar

As you know, reading is absolutely fundamental in ensuring success in your child’s education.  Your child will be required to read for at least 20 minutes per night.  This reading calendar will be located in their take home folder and will be collected at the end of each month. 

Homework

Your child will have homework almost daily since the reading calendar is considered homework.  However, your child will be given additional assignments as needed. 

School Uniform

• Students are required to wear the WMAES polo shirt every day to school.
• Jeans must be plain blue and pants must be khaki.
• Shoes must be closed toe.
• Skirts are not allowed.
• Shorts must be finger-tip length or longer.

*If the dress code policy is broken, a phone call home will be made and appropriate clothes must be brought to school. 

Scholastic Book Orders

Scholastic book orders are a great way to get quality books at reasonable prices.  Please check the special tab about book orders on the class blog. 

Snack

If your child would like to bring a water bottle to keep at his/her desk they may do so.  A reusable water bottle is encouraged.

We will have an afternoon snack every day.  Please send your child with a healthy snack.  A few suggestions for snacks include:  dried cereal, graham crackers, granola bars, cheez-its, pretzels, fruit, vegetables, etc.  If your child has a food allergy, please let me know.

Birthdays

Birthdays are important to your child.  If your child would like to bring a store bought edible treat for the class, please let me know so I can plan accordingly. Also, in lieu of a treat your child could also donate a book to our classroom library!

Dismissal

The regular school day ends at 2:37 p.m. If you are unable to pick your child up at that time he/she will be escorted to the child care building.

School Supplies:

• Pencil Box
• Glue sticks
• #2 pencils
• Erasers
• Crayons (24 count)
• Markers (optional)
• Spiral Notebook
• 2-pocket folders (5)

Suggested Classroom Donations:

(These are not required, but definitely appreciated!)

o   Construction Paper

o   Index cards

o   Tissues

o   Hand Sanitizer

o   Post-It/ Sticky Notes

o   White board markers

Once again, please feel free to contact me at any time if you have comments, questions or concerns.  The school’s number is 791-7454 and my email is jessicaheintskill@choiceschools.com.  I look forward to working with you and your child.  Together we can work to make your child’s year successful and rewarding!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Heintskill 

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jessicaheintskill@choiceschools.com