774 E. Alluvial, Fresno CA 93720 (559) 327-7200 FAX (559) 327-7290

Welcome to First Grade!

Welcome First Graders and Families! We are excited to meet our new first grade students and families. This will be an exciting year with many new learning opportunities! We look forward to the first day of school, Monday, August 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM! Classroom assignments will be posted after 4:00pm on Friday, August 16th if you’ve completed your Annual Information Update ONLINEduring the summer, July 22nd- August 9th. Back to School packets will be sent home with your child on the first day of school.

We will explain our classroom schedule, procedures, expectations, and activities at Back to School Night, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. We hope that all of you will be able to attend. We encourage all parents/guardians to stay involved in what is happening here at school in any way that you can by reading our messages and communication to you and asking your child about their day. More information to come about how to use your child’s teacher communication app.

Individual student supplies:
●	1 Backpack (no wheels please)
●	Over the ear headphones with aux cord (to be kept at school)

***Supplies to be kept AT HOME in your child’s homework/desk area: pencils, crayons, scissors, and glue stick(s)

We also have needs for “community” supplies which are utilized by all our students. We would greatly appreciate your voluntary donations of:

●	Boxes of tissues
●	Hand sanitizer with pump (6 – 14 ounces) ●	Disinfectant wipes
●	Ticonderoga pencils
●	24-pack Crayola crayons
●	Washable Elmer’s glue sticks

Students have early release days on Wednesday every week. Dismissal time on Wednesdays is 1:25 PM. On all other days, students are dismissed at 2:55 PM. Parents/Guardians are the most important people in a child’s life. With school and home working together, your child will have a successful school year! Please help by filling out the forms being sent home on the first day of school and return those as soon as possible.

Please allow us to thank you in advance for your support. Your donations allow us to provide your child with additional experiences which will enhance their education. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Respectfully yours,

The First Grade Team