Welcome to Grade One

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kelly Egan and I will be your child’s classroom teacher for this school year. I have my Masters in Elementary Education, along with an array of teaching experience in diverse classrooms.

I am a strong believer in children’s ability to learn when placed in an environment that motivates them to do so. I am looking forward to teaching your child and getting to know their individual needs to help them reach their highest potential in the First Grade. I am also looking forward to getting to know the families so that we can work together to meet each student’s academic needs both in the classroom and at home.

As part of our routine, we have a healthy snack break that takes place at 10am daily. Please help to promote good eating habits by providing your child healthy snacks such as fresh fruit, crackers and granola bars. In cooperation with this routine, I ask that no candy be included in your child’s snack. To increase our communication throughout the year I have created a blog for our classroom. Please visit this website regularly: http://mskellygr1his.blogspot.com/

Listed below you will find the classroom supply list so that your child can be prepared to start the new school year. I am a firm believer in having an open-door policy in my classroom, so please do not hesitate to come to me with any questions or concerns. Please also feel free to contact me via e-mail at egan.his@gmail.com or at the school.

I look forward to meeting you and your student next week!

Best Regards,

Ms. Kelly Egan


Classroom Supply List

1. Pencils – 5
2. Erasers – 2
3. Coloring pencils – set of at least 12
4. Scissors
5. Markers – set of 12
6. Glue stick
7. No spill water bottle (please, fill with water only)
8. School bag
9. One folder to be used for homework only
10. Individual white board with 2 markers and an eraser
11. One warmer shirt/sweater to be left at school to help your child when they find themselves chilly in the classroom. This will assist the class in meeting the individual comfort needs of each student.
12. Box of tissues
13. A top to be used for protecting clothes when using paints throughout the year

* Please, clearly label all items.