1. Welcome to Mrs. Rindner’s Class I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Are you swimming, playing, and visiting special places? Save some pictures of your summer adventures for our class. I am looking forward to seeing you in September. Our school year will be full of learning adventures. I love to read and we will always enjoy many books together. We will read Dinosaur ABC by Roger Priddy and When Dinosaurs Came with Everything by Elise Broach. You may look for them at your public library and get a sneak peek. This year we will study the prehistoric world. Did you know that dinosaurs lived on the earth longer than people?

2. While I plan for a year full of fun and learning, you can enjoy shopping for some new school supplies. Here is a list. I love school supplies, don’t you? Please make sure to label EVERYTHING with your name. This may take a little bit of time, but you will appreciate having done the work when your supplies do not disappear by the end of September. a sturdy backpack that is easy to open and close- NO WHEELS ALLOWED. an insulated lunch box 1 folder with bottom pockets NOTE: a plastic folder may last the whole year a box of 8 standard size washable markers A box of thin markers A box of beginner crayons for Kindergarten 3 beginner pencils for Kindergarten

3. A box of (only) 24 crayons for first grade 3 standard pencils for first grade 3 erasers A smock- an old shirt works Small adhesive labels 2 pairs of Fiskars children scissors 4 jumbo glue sticks (if you find a good sale, stock up on these) 1 bottle of Elmer’s washable glue A small pencil box 2 packages of 3 X 5 index cards A box to store the 3 X 5 cards- it needs to fit easily into the backpack

4. a ruler that measures inches and centimeters A plastic placemat A package of 4 cans of play doh An extra change of clothes in a Ziploc bag with your name For class use: (these do not need to be labeled with your name) 2 boxes of tissues 2 rolls of paper towels A box of small Ziploc baggies A box of gallon size Ziploc baggies Are you excited about the start of school? I am. See you soon! Love, Mrs. Rindner