In addition, you can
always build a starter kit of first grade school supplies and add to it as needed before the school year begins.
The first grade teachers at Gardens Elementary will typically update their school supplies list on a yearly basis, we
try to update this list accordingly however we advise you to check with your child's first grade teacher and double check with the school, Gardens Elementary, to see if there have been any changes to this year's first grade supply list.
A couple of things to keep in mind when ordering your first grade supplies, consumable school supplies tend to run out long before the school year ends so take advantage of the back to school
offers and stock up on the basic supplies, your child's first grade teacher at Gardens Elementary will thank you for that, and more importantly, your child's presence is the most important thing, the supplies are second to that and your teacher will
be more than understanding if you are unable to purchase all of the supplies on the list. Have a wonderful, safe and happy school year!
Be sure to order plenty of hand sanitizer and due to recent events, it is more important than ever to stay in touch with Pasadena Isd to find news and any schedule changes that may take place.
One of the most important pieces of information for you every school year is the Pasadena Isd District Academic Calendar. There, you will find your child's schedule for the entire school year including holidays, staff development days, half days, testing days, first and last day of school, etc. See the calendar for Pasadena Isd below.
As of now, we plan to begin school on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. We are working as quickly as we can to provide you with detailed plans so that you can make an informed decision regarding your intentions for this fall. While many of you are eager to return to a normal routine with your children attending face-to-face instruction in our buildings, I understand some of you may wish to keep your children home due to a health concern involving your child or a close family member.
Pasadena ISD will offer two opportunities for instruction for the 2020-21 academic year. Our hope is you will feel confident in having your child return to campus and receive face-to-face instruction by our teachers. For those who decide to keep their child at home, we will provide virtual learning. Our School Board is prepared to purchase technology devices for every student in our district. Instruction will include the use of technology regardless if your child is present face-to-face or present virtually.
We will provide you a survey no later than July 7th to seek your input on our return to school. We will use your feedback to help guide us in making the best decisions for our schools and our district. Once we have more definitive plans outlined, we ask for your continued support by talking with your child about social distancing guidelines and other healthy, safe practices at home and at school. It will take all of us working together, as we did this past spring, to get through this challenging time.
On behalf of our School Board, administrators, teachers and staff, I look forward to when we are all back in our regular routines and participating in normal school activities. It will definitely look and feel different, with an intense focus on all aspects of student and staff safety. I encourage you to provide us with feedback in our survey as we continue to plan for an award winning school year.
Click on the grade level below to see the other school supply lists for Gardens Elementary