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Dear Parents… The Message I Send Home Prior To the First Day
By Matt Gomez
Retrieved July 27, 2013
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Dear Parents… The Message I Send Home Prior To the First Day
I sent the following information to the parents in my classroom before the first day of school last year and I feel it was a great way to open our school year. I might add something new to this but for now I am sticking with the original message…
- I am as nervous or maybe even more nervous than you (and your child) on the first day of school. I want everything to go perfect and will do my best to make that happen.
- I don’t take your trust for granted. I understand that each student is someone’s baby.
- Relationships are key. I will work hard to build our relationship.
- Communication is crucial for us to be able to build relationships. I will do everything I can to keep you informed about what is happening at school. You will have my email and cell number and I want you to contact me when you have questions or concerns.
- I appreciate parents that advocate for their child. As long as we both listen to each other I know we can work to overcome any situation or issue.
- I want your child to succeed.
- We will have fun
- It may take me a few weeks to get to know each child socially, emotionally and academically. Please be patient with me. I will focus on getting to know your child’s social and emotional needs before worrying about academics. The learning will happen but not before the relationships are built.
- I don’t believe in traditional homework. Most days I suggest playing outside as homework because play is a child’s work. Read to (or with) your child every day. That is the only academics I suggest on a daily basis.
- I love my job.
- My philosophy : Kindergarten is a social year that should be full of play that promotes learning.
What message do you send to your parents or what do you plan to send this year?
Read this blog post and many more at:
http://mattbgomez.com/dear-parents-the-message-i-send-home-prior-to...
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