Welcome Back!
Dear Parents, August 2007
I am pleased to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you and to welcome you and your child to my class. A good learning experience is built on a cooperative effort among parent(s), child, and teacher. I look forward to the work and growth we will all accomplish this year.
My expectations for conduct and academic standards are high. With your participation both in and out of the classroom, we can look forward to a productive, creative, and enjoyable year together. I encourage parents to volunteer their time in the classroom because it provides opportunities for more children to receive personal attention. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know. I can be reached at school at (512) 594-5000 between 1:10 and 1:55 or after school. This can be done on a weekly, bi-weekly, or occasional basis. Please call first to set up a date and time that will work best with our schedule. Any help you can give will be warmly appreciated.
You can also help by providing me with any information that will aid me in better understanding your child. Some things I am interested in include the following:
- Important experiences that may be affecting your child’s state of mind (death in the family, a best friend moving away, loss of a pet, etc.)
- Special medical needs
- Conflicts among family members
Although I am interested in anything that could be affecting your child, it is not necessary for you to reveal personal information. Please know that anything you do say will be kept in the strictest confidence.
Again, welcome! Please feel free to contact me about any questions or concerns you may have. My classroom door is always open, and messages can be left for me with our school secretary, to which I will respond as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Clark