Dear Parents,
I am pleased to take
this opportunity to introduce myself to you and to welcome your child to my
class! A good learning experience is
built on a cooperative effort among parent, child, and teacher. I look forward to the work and growth we
will all accomplish this year.
My expectations for
academic standards and conduct are high.
With your participation both in and out of the classroom, we can look
forward to a productive, creative, and enjoyable year together. You can help by providing me with any
information that will aid me in better understanding your child. If you are interested in volunteering,
please let me know. Any help you can
give will be warmly appreciated.
There is a tool that
the students will be utilizing everyday this school year, which will aid in
your child’s success. It is the M.O.O.S. E. notebook (Management of
Organizational Skills Everyday). More
information about this notebook will be provided as we begin to use it. This organizational tool does require the
use of some additional supplies.
Students will need a 1” binder (with clear sleeve around the
front). If this is inconvenient please
let me know and I will get extras ahead of time. I have priced them in the past and Staples usually has the best
deal on the binders. I will get the
other supplies used to create the notebook (such as the nylon zipper pouch,
plastic sleeves, file folders, labels, etc.).
I do understand that the thought of rounding up more school supplies for
the M.O.O.S.E notebook is unappealing after trying to accumulate the items on
your child’s school supply list. I can
assure you that the advance preparations will be well worth the benefits
acquired this year.
Again welcome! I will be available the afternoon of Monday,
August 9th for you to stop by to meet me, see the classroom, and
drop off some supplies. Please feel
free to contact me about any questions or concerns you may have, to which I
will respond as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Michelle Dodd