Welcome back students and parents for the 2007-2008 school year. First grade is a very important year. Your child will learn skills that are the foundation in building knowledge. It is crucial that your child becomes a fluent reader in order to continue to be a successful student now and in the future. Please read with your child daily. Parents are the key to their child's success in school. It is important that your child completes their work neatly and in a timely manner and understands and follows school and classroom rules. Talk with your child daily about their day at school.