August 14, 2009

Dear Parents,

I am so excited to be teaching in the 4th grade! I am looking forward to teaching the curriculum and working with your child. There are a few items that I want to make you aware of.

Students may bring in a healthy snack during the day. This can be either a fruit or vegetable. They may eat their snack in the morning when we focus on reading.

We will be celebrating birthdays in the classroom. Students may bring in a treat to share with others. Treats must be store bought unless you have a food handlers permit. We will be eating this treat at the very end of the day (around 3:20).

A homework sheet to record reading minutes will be coming home on Monday. Please record minutes and return the sheet on the following Monday. There will also be a math worksheet coming home each night (Monday through Thursday). Students need to bring these worksheets back each morning. If homework is not turned in, students will be working on it outside while we are at recess.

We will be having P.E. every other Monday and every Wednesday. P.E. will start this Monday. Please have your child wear long pants or shorts with the appropriate shoes.

I want your child to have a great experience in our class. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Sincerely,
Miss Manderino