| Welcome to
the 2008-09 school year! The
digit 8 represents new beginnings. These
new beginnings represent hope for all of us and especially the children. I can clearly remember anticipating a new
school year as a child. The thrill of
having a new classroom teacher, that I could show how smart I was caused me to
be the first at school many days, and particularly the first day. Now I
anxiously wait to hear stories from students about the exciting things they did
over the summer. This begins the relationship building between them and me. My overarching goal for
every child is to build strong foundations academically, emotionally and
socially. We
will move into the new school year with renewed zeal for raising student
achievement. Our school focus this year
is Belief in Action – accelerating student learning through relationship
building and high expectations.
To accomplish this, Museum staff will participate in ongoing
professional development activities, where professional dialogue will guide our
individual and collective focus toward instruction, and addressing the needs we
have as a school.
We want to involve parents and community members as we work
towards increasing student achievement by encouraging them to:
1.
Talk with their child(ren) about his/her reading level and the
books they read on a regular basis.
2.
Review behavior and school-wide expectations with their child(ren)
regularly and support school decisions regarding enforcement of policies.
3.
Be explicit in the expectations they have for their child(ren) and
the school.
Below
are a few important things for you to know and dates to add to your calendar
before school begins.
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The
Welcome Back to School event will be held Thursday, August 28th from
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Families will be able
to meet staff and their child’s homeroom teacher.
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School
begins Tuesday, September 2, for grades 1-6.
Kindergarten begins on Monday, September 8th. School starts at 9:10
a.m.
and ends at 3:40 p.m. daily. Please do not have students at school any
earlier than 8:55 a.m. if you drop them off or
if they walk. Adult supervision is unavailable before that time. Beginning September 2nd at 9:00
a.m.
staff will meet and greet your child(ren) at the yellow doors and direct them
to breakfast or classroom.
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Look
for Wednesday Packets to arrive each week with announcements and other
important information. Packets will
begin to be sent September 3, 2008.
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Enclosed
is information on class assignment, bussing, and a supply list.
I
look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 28th and working with
you all school year to provide the best educational experience for your
child(ren) this year. Museum Magnet is a
nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. We have talented, creative, and dedicated
teachers and staff members. Working
together with the school staff will allow this school year to be a success for
your family.
Looking
forward to seeing you and your child(ren) soon,
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