Hello and welcome to our classroom blog! My name is Miss Kendra Schutt and I'm excited to be joining the Ivy Hall team this year. I'm even more thrilled to be beginning this journey with you!This year will be my sixth year teaching, but my first at Ivy Hall. I spent the past five years teaching mostly kindergarten and I taught one year of first grade in Shorewood, IL. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2010 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and obtained my ESL certification in 2012. I love watching my students grow and am looking forward to doing the same this year!
First grade is an exciting time as children embark upon new adventures in the world of learning. This year your child will continue to grow as readers, writers, mathematicians, and so much more. I hope to make your child's learning experience a fun and exciting one while instilling a love of learning that will last a lifetime. With so much going on it is extremely important that we build on small successes. Each child will progress at his/her own rate, acquiring skills as they are developmentally ready. Maintaining each child's self-esteem and building a secure foundation for future growth with always remain a priority in my classroom.
Throughout the year I will be posting updates on curriculum goals and important events happening in first grade. I plan to keep an open line of communication with you and hope you will not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns that may arise throughout the year. The easiest and most immediate way to reach me is through a note or email, but I can also be reached before or after school over the phone. I am looking forward to a great school year and working closely with you to ensure nothing but the best for your child!
Miss Schutt
Below are a few reminders and things to consider....
Meet the Teacher - Tuesday, August 16th, 8:30AM-9:30AM
Please come see our classroom, drop off supplies and get to know me! I look forward to seeing you!
Curriculum Night - Thursday August 25th, 6:00PM-7:00PM
Please join us for curriculum night to hear all about first grade. From curriculum, to birthdays, and homework - we will discuss it all! I look forward to seeing you there!
**We will have snack each day. Please send your child with a nutritious and delicious snack each day. Please note that ALL snacks MUST be off of the approved snack list. Please click here to see the approved snack list.
**Birthday treats are allowed but they MUST be off of the approved snack list. Please drop your treats off in the AM to the school office so the nurse can check them before we pass them out. Please note that if the treats are not from the safe snack list we will not be able to pass them out.
**We will have P.E. (gym) every day. Please make sure to send your child to school in gym shoes or you may leave an extra pair in their locker for them to change into. Students are required to wear gym shoes to keep them safe.
**Spare clothing in lockers is not required, but preferred. Accidents can happen - naturally or by nature!
August 16 - Meet the Teacher 8:30AM - 9:30AM
August 17 - First Day of School Early Release 2:00PM
August 22 - September 2 - District MAP Testing (during school hours)
August 25 - Curriculum Night 6:00PM - 7:00PM
August 30 - Early Release 2:00PM
September 5 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 13 - PTO Special Lunch
September 25 - PTO D96 Dash
September 27 - Early Release 2:00PM
