Welcome Mrs. Winters!

Dear Parents,

Hello.  My name is Bonnie Winters.  I am so excited to be part of the Sarah Smith Family for the next few months.  I graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor’s Degree and received a Master’s Degree in teaching from Arcadia University.  I have taught in school systems in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia. Most recently I have focused on tutoring students in grades one through six.   

 I truly enjoy working with children and I cannot wait to return to the classroom full time.  I am thrilled to have this opportunity to get to know your children and help them strive to reach their fullest potential.

Please feel free to get in touch with me.  My email is bonnieewinters@gmail.com.

Best regards,

Bonnie Winters

Snack

This is a friendly reminder to continue to send in a nutritional snack in with your child each day. Our snack time is late in the afternoon, therefore, your child may plan to save his or her snack in their lunch box. Also, we have a few peanut allergies in the classroom, so let's also please keep our classroom a "peanut free" zone.

Thank you!

Popsicles in the Park

Please mark your calendars for an exciting class event, Popsicles in the Park! Our class will be gathering together on September 3rd at Nancy Creek Park after school at 4:00 for playing and a cool treat! Be on the lookout for an invitation in your child's Wednesday Folder. 

Looking forward to seeing each of you there!

Mrs. Peake 

Week 1

Dear Parents,

We had a wonderful first week of learning and growing together in first grade! This is a special group of children who have come to school ready and eager to learn each day. I can tell it is going to be a great year!

"Team Peake" spent the week getting to know one another and learning about how we can work together as a community. We began by setting up a list of Essential Agreements to follow for the rest of the year. I was very impressed by the decisions the children came up with for our class. Here is the list of the Agreements that your child has agreed to follow throughout the year:

1. Be Respectful.

2. Be Helpful.

3. Be Safe.
4. Be Thankful.

5. Be Patient.

Please make sure to discuss these agreements with your child as well as how following them will contribute to them having a successful year in first grade!

Important Announcements and Reminders:

• This past week we discussed the concept of a community as a place where we live, work and play. We discovered that there are many communities in which we are a part of, including our homes. We will be working on a writing assignment entitled "My Hard Working Family" where your child will reflect upon his or her job at home as well as the jobs that each member holds. A letter went home in your child's Wednesday Folder asking for a family picture. Please make sure to send a picture of your child with his or her family by August 15th. 
• First grade will be having Orientation on August 18th beginning at 6:30 PM. Please plan to be present for this important evening. Mrs. Winters will be delivering important information about the upcoming school year and how you can help your child have a successful year!
• Please make sure that you are sending in a nutritional snack with your child each day. Snack time is every afternoon at 1:15. 
• Please visit the "Wish List" tab if you are interested in donating items to our classroom. Thank you to those who have donated items from this list already! 

Thank you for your continued support! 

All the best, 

Mrs. Peake 

PE Days

Please note that your child will have PE on Tuesdays and Fridays this year and will need to wear/bring appropriate shoes in order to participate!

Back to School!

Dear Future Parents and Students, 

Can you believe it is almost that time again? My absolute favorite day of the school year, Celebration of Learning, is almost here (August 1st from 5-7)! I cannot wait to meet you as we begin an exciting new year of learning and growing together in first grade! Please feel free to explore this website for useful information about the school year. Our classroom blog will be the BEST way to stay connected to what your child is learning and experiencing at school, as it will be updated regularly. Please Bookmark this site so that you and your child may easily access it from home.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer with your child and I look forward to seeing you soon!

All the best,

Jean Peake 

May 5-9

Hello Everyone!

Next week will be jam packed with exciting and enriching activities for your child as we travel to the beautiful country of BRAZIL for International Travelers Week! A huge thank you to our very own, Robyn Vassar, for her major efforts in organizing IT Week for both campuses! Also, thank you to those of you who have volunteered your time and will be joining us this week!

Please make sure to ask your child about his or her experiences in Brazil each day! 

Also, please remember that our Mother's Day Tea is scheduled for this upcoming Friday morning, March 9th at 10:30 and will last until 11:30. We are looking forward to celebrating you and hope that you are able to join us!