Dear parents,

We made it!  You AND your firstie survived the first day of school!  Did your firstie tell you about a “package” that was delivered to our classroom this morning?!?

Along with our “Jitter Glitter”, (thanks for the pictures!)

I slept with some "Jitter Glitter" too! 

Laykin! 

Kaiden! 

Alex! 

Caleb! 

Maddy! 

Emma! 

Arlo! 

Alaina! 

Chandler!

we also drank a little “Jitter Juice” to help calm our nerves. 

"Scared Spritz" and "Joyous Juice" 

We read a story “First Day Jitters” about Sara who was REALLY nervous about her first day of school…..the ending was a bit of a surprise. Make sure to ask your firstie about who Sara REALLY was!  :)

Just a few quick pieces of information.

-I sent home the class list and our schedule, just so you are aware of what is going on throughout our day. 

-There were a few that sent in some folders that didn’t have the three holes go all the way through the folder.  The folders have to be able to fit into the three ring binder please.  If you can’t get any folders like that, let me know.  Thanks! 

-Behavior charts have already begun!  Please make sure to check out your firstie’s folder every day and talk to them about how their day went.  The charts should just stay in their folder, in order that it can go back and forth every day.  Behavior charts are just another way for us to communicate and all be on the same page. Below is how the charts will work.

Every day all firsties will begin their day with three blocks in their tower (that stays in the cup on their desk).  If they do something outstanding or super kind or helpful to someone else, then I will add a block to their tower.  However, for the reverse, if I had to do lots of reminders about the rules, I will take a block away.  At the end of the day, each firstie will color the number of blocks they have in their tower, on the corresponding day, on their chart. 

-Please send me a Fast Direct message if you were planning on having your firstie (and/or other kids) ride the bus.  We still aren’t certain what is going on with bussing, but if you wouldn’t mind giving me a heads up if you were planning on it, I would appreciate it!  Thank you! 

I am looking forward to our first FULL DAY tomorrow!  Blessings on your night!

“Jesus in ALL things”

Miss Gallagher

First BLOG of the new school year!

 Hello firstie parents!

It was so great to meet all of you last week and get to know you and your firstie a little bit better. And I thought that I would share a few things about me so that you can get to know ME a little bit better! 

This will be my 7th year at Trinity and my 20th year of teaching overall (I CAN'T POSSIBLY be that old!!).  Before I moved back to Bay City, I lived and worked in the metro Detroit area. My first teaching position was actually in Bay City, at Immanuel Lutheran.  I taught there for 4 years. 

I am not married and haven't been blessed with any children...however, I do have a dog, Stella, who is like my fur child.  Stella is an American Eskimo dog, who is almost all white, and is a VERY sweet girl. She is totally mama's girl, and LOVES to be around people.  She is 2 1/2 years old.  I have a younger brother who lives out in Arizona and my parents are both retired and still live in my hometown of Muskegon. 

A few of my favorite things are: 

Favorite color: yellow or blue

Favorite flower: tulips (but really I like ALL flowers!)

Favorite store: Target or Aldi or Marshalls

Favorite snack: veggies or pretzels and hummus

Favorite guilty pleasure snack: m+ms or milk chocolate toffee (I am not a fan of dark chocolate)

Favorite restaurant:  Uno's or Lucky's or Cracker Barrel 

Favorite Fast Food:  Culvers or Subway

Favorite Drink:  Snapple (Peach) Iced Tea, Hint Water, Coffee (with cream and sugar....I can't drink it black yet)

Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11

Favorite sports team:  I still follow my high school football team, the Muskegon Big Reds. 

I have many fox things because I had a dog that passed away a few years ago, that looked a lot like a fox.  I like foxy things! I LOVE to spend time at the beach in Muskegon when I am able and Lake Michigan is my fav! I also LOVE fall and can't wait for cooler temperatures.  

As our year unfolds, I ask that you please keep our class, our school, our teachers, and me in your prayers.  I will be doing the same!  Thank you for sending your firstie to be a part of our Trinity family and I will see you bright and early in the morning! 

Don't forget to send me a picture of the little activity that you do tonight with your kiddo. 

Blessings!

Miss Gallagher