Back to School at Marygrove

In our very first episode, Mrs. Nicholson welcomes families and scholars to an exciting new school year at the School at Marygrove! This episode walks you through everything you need to know for week one—from arrival and dismissal routines to daily schedules for 4th and 5th grade. We’ll also cover classroom supply needs, how families can get involved through volunteering, and important reminders about breakfast, holidays, and upcoming lessons in both ELA and Math. Most importantly, Mrs. Nicholson shares the school’s Core Values—empathy, cooperation, perseverance, craftsmanship, social responsibility, and integrity—that will guide our students as learners and citizens. Whether you’re a new or returning family, this episode will help set the stage for a strong and joyful start to the year!

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Chapter 1

Welcome Back

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Hello, Dear Families, Welcome to week one at the School at Marygrove! I am so excited to see your scholars as we embark on a wonderful year of learning together. My name is Mrs. Nicholson, and I will be one of your child’s teachers this year. A gentle reminder: arrival and dismissal procedures may take a little extra time in these first weeks as everyone adjusts. Thank you in advance for your patience and grace as we establish safe and smooth routines.

Chapter 2

Our Schedule

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Here’s how our week will look:

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Monday/Wednesday/Friday

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Morning: 5th Grade (ELA & Social Studies)

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Afternoon: 4th Grade (Math & Science)Tuesday/ThursdayMorning: 4th Grade (Math & Science)Afternoon: 5th Grade (ELA & Social Studies)

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This rotation allows me to focus fully on each grade level’s learning needs while keeping instruction consistent across the week.

Chapter 3

Supplies & Volunteers

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Please remember to send in classroom supplies (tissues, hand sanitizer, wipes, etc.) along with your child’s personal supplies (pencils, notebooks, folders, etc.). We also love and need family involvement! If you’d like to help in our classroom, please fill out an I-Chat volunteer form to get started.

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Your presence makes a big difference.

Chapter 4

Important Reminders

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Breakfast begins at 8:15 a.m. daily.

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There is no school this Friday or Monday in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend with your families!

Chapter 5

First Lessons

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When we return on Tuesday after Labor Day, we will jump right into learning:

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E.L.A (Expeditionary Learning): Module 1, Lesson 1

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Math (Eureka Math): Module 1, Lesson 1

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This will give our scholars a strong start in both literacy and numeracy for the year ahead.

Chapter 6

Thank You & Core Values

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Thank you for partnering with me in your child’s learning journey. Your support at home is what makes success in the classroom possible.

Candice Nicholson (Jackson)

Please help remind your scholar of our School at Marygrove Core Values: ✨ Empathy ✨ Cooperation ✨ Perseverance ✨ Craftsmanship ✨ Social Responsibility ✨ Integrity

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Together, we will build not just strong students, but strong citizens.