Letters+and+Forms

Letters and Forms

Dear Parent/Guardian, Welcome to first grade! I am your child’s teacher, Ms. Chastain, and I am excited to have your child in my class this year! I am looking forward to a wonderful year, and I hope you are too! I have high expectations for your child, and I am certain that with an effective learning environment he or she will succeed. Your help is key to your child’s success. I care a great deal about your child and consider myself to be in a partnership with you by offering him or her an education that will aid in helping him or her not only in their school career, but in the many journeys of life. First grade is a big year for your child, as he or she will learn how to read, write, add, subtract, and so much more. I have set many goals for your child and realize that all children learn at a different rate. I will embrace these differences and meet the diverse needs of each student. First grade is also an important time to create a foundation for your child that fosters academic success. In order to do so I will consistently build your child’s self-esteem by being enthusiastic about his or her work no matter how small his or her success may seem, and I am counting on you to do the same. While academic success is important to your child’s well-being, so is a childhood, as I believe it is the most precious thing on this earth! Your child should never have more than 15-20 minutes of homework each night. He or she should be encouraged to be involved in sports or extracurricular activities. He or she should also be encouraged to engage in play, as it is essential to his or her development. I believe that parent-teacher communication is also key to your child’s success. Throughout the year I will communicate with you by telephone, e-mail, and through your child’s agenda. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns; my door is always open! You can call me at the school (_____________) or e-mail me at ____________________. I am also available for conferences regarding your child’s progress from 7:30am to7:50am or after school from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Again, I look forward to working with you and your child to help them achieve their fullest potential. I believe it will be a very successful year! Sincerely, Ms. Chastain
 * Beginning of the year parent letter:**