Dear Parent / Guardian and Fifth Grade Student

August, 2016 Dear Parent / Guardian and Fifth Grade Student,

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Grade 5 at Shoemaker Elementary School. I am anticipating a fun-filled year of learning and exciting new experiences.

Students will be given a Shoemaker Assignment Book provided by the school to keep track of all homework, assignments, and school / home communications. They will be expected to use this agenda book, but I will not be requiring parents to sign daily. Also, I am asking students to bring the following items on the first day of school, Monday, August 29th:

1. one three-ring binder (two-inch)

2. six two-pocket folders WITHOUT brass fasteners (you know, the cheap ones!) – please place these folders INSIDE the three-ring binder listed in number 1 above, but do NOT label any subjects (name is OK)

3. one composition book (with the hard, marbled cover – be sure it is LINED, not grid paper ruled)

4. two ONE subject spiral-bound notebooks

5. ear buds to stay at school (can be the cheap ones from the dollar store) – please put these in a zip lock baggie with name clearly labeled

6. 2-3 dry erase markers (dark colors like blue or black) and an old (clean) SOCK

7. several sharpened pencils with erasers

8. an exciting book to read

9. a positive attitude and a sense of humor

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES: crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue, student scissors, and other small items of choice – PS: books should be covered (there are two), and Mrs. Ringer will be selling Book Sox during the August visitation.

Anyone needing assistance obtaining the above supplies, please do not hesitate to contact me at the school (610-965-1626). Enjoy the remaining days of summer vacation! I look forward to seeing you soon.

With kindness,

Liane C Miksits

Ms. Miksits