Welcome to Team Spencer. My name is Andaiye Spencer, but most just call me Spencer. I am so excited to work with your students this school year. We have already had a great first day!
I love to sing, dance and do lots of theatre. I am also a carpenter. I love using all of these creative outlets regularly in my class. You may have already heard from your student, that we have several building projects in the works.
Parents have been asking what their student should bring to school as far as supplies. Everything that is mandatory for them to be successful will be provided. That being said, it would be helpful if your student had: a ruler and a take home folder
Thing that would be awesome if they were donated:
-Tissue
-Wet wipes
-Washable Markers
-Pencils, pencils, pencils
-Erasers
-Scotch tape
-Any extra construction lumber stripped of screws and nails. (no led based paint)
The students will be managing the classroom budget this year, so they suggested we ask for as many donations as we can get. :-)
In the coming days and weeks I will be sharing information with you regarding happenings in the classroom. This will either be through email or the classroom blog (which you can subscribe to via email.)
A quick word about snacks and birthday celebrations. We are a nut-aware facility and ask that families refrain from sending any snacks that contain nuts. In my classroom, I ask that individual families send snacks with their child to keep them nourished throughout the day. We will break twice a day for snacks so please keep that in mind when you are packing.
As for birthdays, the 3rd and 4th grades have traditionally abstained from birthday "treats" and instead have opted for providing the students with an opportunity to share something special with the class on their birthday. This has allowed us a chance to learn a little more about that person and given him or her the opportunity to share their interests with us. Some students have also donated a favorite book to the classroom library. Others have simply chosen to enjoy a little extra recess as their class celebration.
That being said, if you are still eager to bring food as a celebratory item, please let me know so that we can coordinate it with classroom allergies and sensitivities.
We will celebrate every student even if their birthday is not during the school calendar. If it is not on a school day, they will receive a celebration day. I will let you know when this will be.
Also, Just for your reference, I am very allergic to flowers, perfumes and body sprays. I have mentioned this to the students, but if you notice them becoming attached to a new scent, please ask them not to wear or bring it to school.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Spencer
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