Dear Parents,
It's school time again! I am very happy to have your child in my classroom. I believe that by all of us working together we can make this a very successful year. I consider it of prime importance that you be an active part of your child's education.
You are invited to phone me or visit the school any time that you have a question concerning your child's progress. I will keep you informed of your child's work, as well as a progress report during the 5th week of each 9 week grading period. If you have expertise in a specific field, an unusual hobby, or have a different culture that you would like to share, please let me know. I would be happy to visit with you about the possibility of your sharing with our class.
It is important that you and your child be informed of my standards of classroom behavior so everyone knows what is expected. I have always found parents to be very supportive of good classroom behavior so their child has a good environment for maximum learning. If your child develops any difficulty conforming to the rules, I will notify you. As well, I hope that you will advise me if at any time your child has a problem, academic, social, or emotional. Should your child become discouraged or fearful about school, please communicate with me so that we can discover the cause of the problem.
I believe that homework is important. Homework helps the student make the most of their learning experiences in school. By doing their homework, students reinforce and apply what they have learned in class. They prepare for upcoming lessons, learn responsibilities, independence, and develop positive study habits. Please make sure the homework is completed and then sign the homework sheet after checking the assignments. Be advised that all students are required to read 30 minutes every day as mandated by the state of Florida.
I consider it a great privilege and responsibility to be your child's teacher this year, and look forward to meeting each of you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Barreiro