Welcome
to
Ms. Carver’s 1st grade
Bio
Hi! My name is Olivia Carver and I am so excited to have your little in class this year. I live in Newport with my daughter Sophia. I am very excited for a new school year!
Contact
📞 (423) 623-3811 ext. 314
✉️ olivia.carver@newportgrammar.org
Educational Background
Bachelors Degree East Tennessee State University Interdisciplinary Studies k-6 2012
Masters Degree Carson Newman University Reading Specialist 2018
Courses Taught
2nd grade 2012-2014
kindergarten 2014-2020 & 2021-2025
5th grade 2020-2021
1st grade 2025-current
First Grade Summer Reading Program:
Read 15 picture books to an adult
Students need to write down the title of the book (on the reading log in THEIR handwriting)
Parents need to initial each book
Choose 3 of the picture books you read and create one illustration per book. (A total of 3 different illustrations)
Under each picture STUDENTS must write a sentence describing their illustration (in their own writing, it will NOT be accepted if it is not in their own writing) Students must write a complete sentence beginning with a capital letter and ending period.
Return the list of books and illustrations to me on registration day!
***YOU MUST READ 15 BOOKS AND ILLUSTRATE 3 BOOKS IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE REWARD FIELD TRIP***
Reward:
There will be a special award for those who participate. The activity will be chosen by administration.
YOUR CHILD WILL RECEIVE A FREE 100 IN READING IF HE/SHE COMPLETES THE SUMMER READING EXPECTATIONS.
Please keep a reading log. All work MUST be in the student's handwriting except for the parent signature, in order to receive credit.
First Grade Supply List:
Please send in a $20 supply fee on registration day. Most school supplies are cheaper for teachers to buy in bulk and share with the class. This money will also be used to buy craft supplies, theme day supplies, and any extras for the classroom.
Please buy:
2 boxes of Kleenex
2 rolls of paper towels
1 pack of pencils
1 box of 24 crayons
2 count of school glue sticks (6g size)
1 pack of BLACK fine tip dry-erase markers
1 box of PLAIN band-aids
Clorox wipes
Please also send in:
Two changes of clothes (one cooler and one warmer outfit) in a gallon size Ziploc baggie to keep in your child's locker at school in case of spills/accidents.
A pair of headphones for individual use for Chromebooks (Not earbuds)
A plastic water bottle with your child's name on it. The school asks that it be clear, the mouthpiece is covered, & there’s not a straw sticking out of the top. This will come to school with your child each day already filled with water.
Optional Teacher Wish List Items:
Sandwich/gallon size Ziploc bags
Hand Sanitizer
Treasure box items (Happy Meal toys, small toys, erasers, etc.)
Individually wrapped candy
Pop Ice popsicles
Astro-bright colored paper
White cardstock paper
Playdough (don’t go generic brand)