Welcome!

I am so excited for this new year!  I have an amazing group of students.  We are off to a great start with positive behavior and attitudes.  I appreciate meeting all the parents at Open House and look forward to working closely with you this year as we strive to challenge your child.  I post my news, updates, events, etc. on my blog on Sunday evenings for the week.  Please check it weekly to keep you informed of what we are doing in class.
All the supplies brought in will be put in a community supply box for all to share.  I do not send home any supplies at the end of the year.  If you have not purchased and brought in your supplies, please DON"T .  We have plenty to get us through the year.  We may run low on glue in the spring so you may want to pick up some extra bottles (runny glue) while it is cheap to have on hand.
We celebrate birthdays!  Let me know if you plan on bringing in refreshments for your child's birthday.  We have some food allergies and diet limitations, so I would like to be sensitive to those students.  If your student is one of them, please send me a list of foods that I can recommend to parents and/or an alternative snack to have on hand for those moments.
Homework will look a little different this year as our school is making some changes so that families will be having more opportunities to focus on "family time".  This may take me some time to process, so be patient with changes, explanations and new ideas.
It is very warm outside!  Your child is encouraged to bring a water bottle to school.  It takes way too long for 22 students to get drinks after recess.  Please label the water bottle with their name and only fill it with water.  NO juice, power aid or any colored liquids.
I love volunteers!  I will begin calling those who signed up and would like to help out in the classroom.  Please email me a preferred day and time. kplatt@msd134.org
We welcome Ms. Yurek in our school.  She comes to us from BSU and will be working closely with me for the first few weeks and then transition into full time teaching as she is persuing her teaching degree.  I had the privilege of working with her last spring, and she is awesome!  I am so excited to have her.
Please know that I am always available!  I believe in the importance of communication for your child's success.  You can reach me through the school during school hours, email me or call me at home.   I look forward to a great year!