Dear Parents and Guardians,
 
I am excited for the year to come! I look forward to working with you and your child to give them the best learning experience possible. I welcome your phone calls, notes, and emails with questions or concerns.  The following information will help us start the year off smoothly.
 
Snacks- We will be taking a snack break once a day. Please have your child bring healthy choices for snack each day.
 
Recess- Please label your child’s sweatshirts and outdoor clothing in case they get left on the playground. Please dress appropriately for the weather.  During the winter/snow months, we require students to wear winter outerwear. Regular shoes are needed for class time.
 
Parent Portal- We encourage all of you to sign up for the parent portal as a way to access online your child’s lunch account, attendance, and report cards at the end of each quarter.
 
Sharing/Show & Tell- We will have Show & Tell once a week.
 
Take Home Folders and Team Books- Take home folders and team books will be sent home daily. Please check team books for important notes. Information will also be shared using the Seesaw app. 
 
Gym shoes- All students are required to have tennis shoes for gym. They do not need to be new,  just clean and free of rocks.

Birthdays- Treats to share are welcome if you choose, please consider a store bought item, or individually wrapped treats. 
 
Attendance- If you know ahead of time your child will be absent, please send a note or email. If you don’t know ahead of time, please call the office in the morning to notify them and then send a note when they return to school. Being on time is important!
 
Spelling- Tests will be given on Friday. Studying for 5-10 minutes each night will make for a wonderful test on Friday.
 
Messages- If you need your child to change their end of the day transportation plans, please contact the office. I would hate to miss the voice mail message with something so important.  If I do not have a note or a call to the office about after school plans different from what has been set up, I must send students home by their usual mode/route of transportation.
 
I am looking forward to working with you and your child!
 
My school contact information:
 
Mrs. Thiel      
athiel@isd2142.k12.mn.us
218-666-5221 ext. 5107

Together in learning,
Mrs. Thiel