First Grade Newsletter

A Note From Mrs. French

Welcome to 1st Grade! Thank you for your partnership as we work together to make this a positive and productive school year. Together, we will create a wonderful learning experience for your child so he/she will continue to grow and develop the skills and mindset for a life AND love of learning.

Please send in a spill-proof water bottle labeled with your child's name. We only drink water in the classroom.

Students will have the opportunity to eat a small snack each afternoon. Healthy snacks that have minimal cleanup are best! Acceptable snacks include: crackers, pretzels, cereal, string cheese, raisins, fruit or veggies, etc... Please note that peanut butter and candy are not permitted. Snacks should not require any sort of utensil (spoon, fork) and need to be eaten within a few minutes.

Headphones are required for students to use a chromebook. I do not have any headphones available for students to borrow.

It was nice to meet so many of you at the Meet and Greet on Monday. I am looking forward to a great school year together!

Getting to Know Your First Grader

Please remember to complete this form so I may learn about your first grader. Thank you!

Important Dates

Wed, Aug 20 - First Day of 1st Grade!
Mon, Sept 1 - Labor Day - No School
Tues, Sept 23 - Picture Day for 1st graders
Fri, Oct 10 - NEOEA Day - No School
Fri, Oct 17 - End of 1st Quarter
Mon, Oct 20 - Teacher Records Day

Special Classes for the Week of August 21

Wed - Music

Thurs - Library

Fri - PE (wear appropriate shoes)

Language Arts

We will read books about 'Learning and Working Together' and answer the question 'What makes a school feel like a community?'

Math

We will review and practice the 'Try-Discuss-Connect' routine this week. We will also enjoy some partner math games.

Social Studies

PAX = Peace, Productivity, Health, and Happiness

We will create our PAX vision for our classroom and school and practice using our PAX voice and bodies appropriately for each setting within our school.

A Few Reminders

Primary School Administrators
Mrs. Colleen Toth, Head Principal
tothc@bbhcsd.org

Mr. Christopher Hartland, Associate Principal
hartlandc@bbhcsd.org

Mrs. Melody Davies, Secretary
daviesm@bbhcsd.org
440.740.4142

Please note: the elementary school day is 9:00 am - 3:35 pm. Building doors open at 8:45 am.
Please be sure to log into Final Forms and sign all forms for this school year.
Please label all outer garments, lunch bags, and water bottles for ease in returning lost items to their owners.
Don't forget to check your child's red home folder every day. Thank you!

Meet Mrs. French

Mrs. French's Classroom Information

Lunch Menu

Elementary School Portal Page

Elementary School Virtual Handbook

Parent School Organization

District Calendar of Events 2025-26