Dear Fourth Grade Parents and Students,
Welcome to the EDUPRIZE 2017-2018 school year. I am looking forward to seeing
the children after our summer break and getting the Fourth Grade Regular Day year
started. I will be your teacher during this exciting adventure and learning experience. My
name is Autumn Larson and I have lived in Queen Creek for 15 years. This is my sixth year
teaching in the classroom and my 11th year working with the EDUPRIZE staff and students.
I am a mother of three and my oldest has attended our school since they opened. I am a
hands-on learner and I enjoy student directed and led activities. I love spending time with
my family and I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, science, and spending time outdoors.
Children thrive and succeed within classrooms that meet their physical and
developmental needs, and provide opportunities for positive academic experiences.
Therefore, throughout the first week of school we will be practicing and reviewing the
classroom routines and procedures that help us promote a secure, respectful, and nurturing
school environment. I am especially excited and honored to have the opportunity to once
again uphold this type of learning environment for your child and to guide them through
another academic journey. We will be learning new skills in reading, writing, and math. This
year the students will also be studying the following cottages for science and social
studies: Arizona Highways, Conservation Plantation, Reptile Ranch, and Grand Canyon
Marketplace.
The first day of school is Wednesday, July 26th. All students must be present
and on time the first day of school to be considered enrolled at EDUPRIZE. Our
school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 3:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. on Fridays. Students will be picked up each morning at 7:55 a.m.
to ensure that we are ready to begin learning each day by 8:00 a.m.
I would also like to invite you to attend our Fourth Grade Open House to meet
the teacher, see our new classroom, and familiarize yourself with this new upcoming
adventure. The date will be Monday, July 24th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. We will
meet in the classroom where you will have the opportunity to meet me, take a classroom
tour, and find out where to line up on the first day of school. You will also be able to pick
up important papers, including carpool and dismissal information. I would like you to please
bring your open house paperwork, your school supplies, and your payment for Scholastic
News $6 and your planner $6 ($12 total) to the Open House. I will have boxes for you to
place certain items and the rest will go in the student’s desk. I will also be available
throughout the day to answer questions or meet if needed.
Parents and volunteers are always welcome in our classroom, please feel free to call
the office or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or
concerns, or if you wish to visit and help inside our classroom.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Autumn Larson
EDUPRIZE 4th Grade
Mrs. Larson’s Suggested Supply List
2017-2018 School Year
PLEASE PRINT the Open House Forms and bring the completed forms to open house.
If possible, please bring the school supplies to the Open House on Monday,
July 24th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This will allow me to store the supplies and
have a smooth start on the first day of school. Some items will be used as a classroom
set, so please do not write the students’ names on the supplies unless it is indicated.
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$12 (Scholastic News $6 and Planner $6) Checks can be made out to EDUPRIZE
PTN
1 regular-sized pencil box (Label with child’s name)
1 pair of large scissors (pointed) (Label with child’s name)
1 one inch three ring binder (Label with child’s name)
2 folders with prongs and pockets
4 composition books (non-spiral)
1 boxes of #2 pencils (please sharpen)
1 package of mechanical pencils (please place in pencil box)
4 glue sticks
3 erasers (white, Hi-Polymer if possible) or 2 boxes of pencil cap erasers
1 box of crayons or twistable crayons (Label with child’s name)
2 reams of white copy paper
1 package of 4 or more thick EXPO/white board markers
1 ruler
1 box of Kleenex
1 pair of ear buds or headphones (these do not have to be new – each student
will keep his/her own buds in their pencil box for i-Ready) (Label with child’s
name)
GIRLS
Paper Towels
BOYS
Antibacterial wipes
WISH LIST
Color copy paper
Ziplock bags (sandwich and gallon)
Cardstock (white or colored)
Extra Expo Markers
Top Loading Plastic Clear Sleeves
3x5 index cards
Colored pencils
Washable Colored Markers
Thank you for helping us to become successful learners!!