Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Reading Club

Our Class Code: MKFVV

Occasionally, I will send home scholastic book order forms. The books are reasonably priced and many of these books are leveled, making it easy for you and your child to pick out a book that he/she can read or one for your child to grow into. Please do not feel obligated to purchase any books. However, if you do wish to order books, please send a check and the order form in an envelope with your child's name on the outside. Please make sure you make checks payable to Scholastic Book Clubs and remember to put your child's name on your check and the order form. You can also order the books directly from the website using our class code. 

Go online to: https://clubs.scholastic.com/newparent 

and enter our 5 digit Class Code: MKFVV follow the instructions to place your order online. When you purchase books, we earn points to buy new books for our classroom library!

Click HERE to submit easy online orders!

First Grade Classroom Supplies

Freshly Squeezed in First Grade is using a cool, new tool to help families with our back-to-school supply list and our classroom wish list(s). http://www.teacherlists.com/ is a one stop site where you can always find the most up to date supply lists for our class.

Our list(s) are available 24/7 from any device—even on your smart phone!  Please continue to “follow” our classroom lists for any new updates as our classroom needs often change throughout the year.

Thank you for taking the time to view our class wish list! We are extremely thankful for your generosity.

With a grateful heart~
Freshly Squeezed in First Grade 2017-2018

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