Welcome to Class 205!
Dear parents and guardians,
Welcome to our 2nd/3rd grade class at the School of Creativity and Innovation! My name is Ms. Winnie, and I am thrilled to welcome you and your child to our classroom. I am looking forward to a wonderful year filled with curiosity, creativity, discovery, and growth.
Our classroom will be a place where students feel safe, valued, and encouraged to be themselves. We will explore new ideas, ask thoughtful questions, solve problems, take creative risks, and celebrate our successes along the way. I am especially excited about building a strong partnership between home and school. I believe that when teachers and families communicate, collaborate, and support one another, our children have the greatest opportunity to thrive. Your partnership is an important part of your child’s success, and I look forward to getting to know your family throughout the year.
More Important Information, routines and reminders
Important Information for the School Year
Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Dismissal: Please drop off and pick up your child at the assigned location and on time.
- School Start Time: 8:10 AM
- School End Time: 2:30 PM
If your child will be arriving late or needs to be dismissed early, please call the school office and send me a message through ClassDojo. Timely communication helps us ensure that all dismissal procedures are followed safely.
Blue Card & Emergency Contacts: Please make sure your child’s Blue Card in Operoo is complete and up to date. Anyone picking up your child must be listed on the Blue Card and provide an ID for verification. Please notify us of any changes to contact or emergency information.
Extra Clothing: Please send two complete changes of clothes (underwear, shirt, pants, and socks) in a labeled Ziploc bag. Please include your child’s first and last name.
Take-Home Folder: Your child will bring a folder home every day with homework, notices, newsletters, and classroom updates. Please check the folder each night, complete and return homework, and send the folder back the following day.
Snack, Lunch & Water: Healthy lunch is provided daily. Families may also send a healthy lunch or snack from home. Please label all food and water bottles with your child’s name. Healthy options include fruits, vegetables, yogurt, seaweed, pretzels, and crackers. Please do not send candy.
Sneakers: Sneakers should be worn every day so students can safely participate in our active classroom activities. Please avoid dress shoes and flip-flops.
Toys : Please leave toys at home. We want to avoid the risk of personal items being misplaced or broken.We have plenty of toys and materials at school for students to enjoy.
Birthdays: Birthdays will be celebrated Friday afternoons during Period 8 to minimize interruptions to instruction. Please notify us at least one week in advance. If you would like to send a small gift for classmates, please choose non-food items such as pencils, erasers, or small notepads. If you would like to bring food, please choose healthy, individually packaged snacks. Please be mindful of food allergies and classroom dietary restrictions. We ask that you check with the teacher before sending any food to ensure that all students can participate safely.
ClassDojo: Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns about your child. The easiest way to reach me is by Class Dojo or by email at wqiu@ps896.org during scheduled times. We will be checking messages during prep time; please note that messages sent after 3:00PM or over the weekend will be addressed on the following school day. You can always reach our main office directly for any urgent same day matters or dismissal changes.
Warmly,
Ms. Winnie
Class Blog & Events
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