Hi!  My name is Judy Lutz, and I have been teaching for 19 years.  I taught at a public school for 13 years and at our school for 8.  I have taught both of my own children as well.  I have been fortunate enough to teach grades 1,2,3, and 4.  I was also a writing teacher.  Teaching various grade levels has opened my eyes to where students come from and where they need to go!  Our first grade theme is, WE'LL BLOOM THIS YEAR!  I love watching all the wonderful ways first graders bloom!  My favorite though is hearing the children learn to read!  Their excitement is contagious!  I want the children to understand that God has given them many gifts, and that we all bloom at different times and in different ways!  My goal is to provide children with an academically strong learning environment that incorporates a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of all the children.  I want the children to develop an intrinsic love of learning! My classroom is full of "hands on" learning activities within a structured environment. I encourage participation from every child.  We play many learning games to reinforce concepts.  I encourage open communication with all my parents.  If we work together, we can meet the needs of your child and he/she will succeed!    Many blessings to you all!  Mrs. Lutz

*1 bookbag (prefer no wheels due to storage UNLESS you have already purchased one)
*2 blue PLASTIC folders (clasps not needed)
*2 bottom-pocket larger folders (the type with a picture or design on the front) PLEASE NO SIDE POCKETS and clasps not needed
*1 folder with clasps inside and pockets
*1 pack of SHARPENED pencils (place child's initials on each pencil near top)
*2 pink erasers (place child's initials in the middle of eraser)
*1 pair of blunt scissors
4 red pens
*1 pencil sharpener with case to catch shavings
*2 large glue sticks
1 small bottle of ELMERS glue
1 package of large dry-erase markers (Kids use these on their boards)
*CRAYOLA crayons (I would rather have a smaller set of crayola than a larger set of generic crayons)
Elementary lined paper to keep at home for homework.  Walmart usually carries it and sometimes it is in a tablet.
*1 crayon box
BOYS ONLY: 1 large box of Kleenex
GIRLS ONLY: 1 bottle hand sanitizer
OPTIONAL BUT GREATLY APPRECIATED: 1 bag of indiv. wrapped candy
 
PLEASE LABEL WITH NAME ALL * ITEMS ABOVE.  LABEL CLOTHING, LUNCHBOX AND BOOKBAG.