Dear Parents and Families, 
         It has been my pleasure getting to know not only your child, but you as well. Having parental support and open lines of communication is an essential part of any successful school year. Thank you for all you have done to make our year so fulfilling and memorable.
     As your child moves from first to second grade, there are some very important things you can do to help them succeed. Engage in meaningful conversations with your child every day. Take time to really listen to what they have to say. Read to and listen to your child read. Ask questions, make predictions, make life to text coneections as you read. Practice those addition/subtraction facts as a way to really be ready for second grade. Help your child develop a sense of working and solving problems independently. Talk about ways and start practicing getting and staying organizedand. Encourage your child to write often! Writing stories, letters, journal entries, etc are great ways to get thoughts organized and put onto paper. These little things will lead to big successes next year.
Love always,
Ms. Beth