Summer Letter

HERE COMES
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer,
Chirping robin, budding rose.
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer,
Gentle showers, summer clothes.
Here comes summer,
Here comes summer-
Whoosh-shiver-there it goes.
Shel Silverstein , A Light in the Attic

August 10, 2011

Dear Parents,
Welcome to third grade! We start the school year reading E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web. The theme of its first chapter is replete with new beginnings. I love new beginnings, and that is why I still do not sleep well before the first day of school- I am too excited!
I look forward to our first parent/teacher conferences on September 1. Please make sure you contact the school office to schedule one. As you can imagine, I am the one doing the most learning during the first days of school. Observing your children as they navigate through their initial days as third graders teaches me a great deal about each child’s approach to various social and learning situations. Spending time with you prior to school is also an invaluable tool for my developing knowledge of your child. Consequently, I hope to mostly play the role of “listener” during our meetings. To this end I encourage you to consider these questions prior to our meeting:

** What are your hopes for your child’s third grade year?

** What were the most valuable experiences your child had in second grade?

** What goals do you feel are critical ones for your child’s third grade year?

**How does your child learn best?

During our meeting I will provide printed information regarding major units of study and trips scheduled to date, and a revised draft of the third grade curriculum guide.
Finally, in the card to your child that accompanies this letter I have made several requests. Please feel free to email or call me with any questions or concerns. I look forward to our meeting. In the meantime, enjoy your summer…whoosh…

Best wishes,