What Is All of this Stuff

What is all of this stuff in my child’s backpack?

Item	How will I know what it is?	What should we do with it?
Home Folder	J burgundy folder	J check folder daily J empty contents from right side J check for paperwork (e.g. permission slips) to return to school J insert/include any notes to teachers
Book Bag	J large cloth bag lined with plastic to keep contents dry	J check book bag for new book from classroom library J find reading log inside
Reading Log	J yellow folder J filled with pages and star chart	J encourage your child to interact (read or be read to)with books daily J help your child record his/her reading J teacher will give stars on star chart
Book from Classroom Library	J found in Book Bag J round sticker in top right corner of cover J “Keene” in top left corner, inside cover J usually paperback	J child has independently selected the book from the classroom library to read at home J book can be recorded in reading log, but does not have to be
Book from School Library	J found in backpack J Dewey Decimal label on spine J barcode J usually hardcover	J child has independently selected book from school library to bring home J read during the week J book can be used in reading log J return weekly
Guided Reading Book	J found in Home Folder J letter written in top right corner J usually small paperback J **begins around January**	J child has read book several times with teacher J the same day, child should read book at least once to someone at home J return daily

What should my child bring in his/her backpack?

Item	What do I need to know?
Snack	J Snacks must be nut and allergen free. J Please pick a snack that is easy for your child to open and eat. J Please provide any necessary utensils.
Water Bottle	J Please label disposable water bottles with initials or name. J Children will empty their reusable water bottles before bringing them home.
Transportation Notes	J Any change to your child’s transportation plan needs to be made in writing. J Please do not call classroom or email me during the day to notify me of transportation change.  I may not get the message! J If necessary, please call the office, and they will notify me of the change.
Sneakers	J Children will play outside every day, weather permitting.  J Sneakers help prevent injuries when children are climbing and running.
Seasonal Clothing	J We will go outside unless it is colder than 30 degrees. J Please provide your child with sweatshirts, jackets, hats, mittens, snow pants, boots, etc. as needed.