Kindergarten Parent Letter - 9/14/09
Dear Parents,
It was a wonderful first couple of days of school. We have an amazing group of children. I am enjoying getting to know each child more and am looking forward to a wonderful year together.
Parent/Teacher Communications:
Throughout the year, I will update parents through letters and announcements. Our school website allows teachers to post information online, so I will post all communications online at www.madronetrail.org and on our class bulletin board, located outside the classroom. I will also print several copies of communications, so if you prefer to receive a paper copy, please ask me for a copy.
Communication between parents and teachers is very important, so please let me know if you would like to speak with me about anything. I am available by phone (541-944-7477) Sunday through Wednesday from 5-8 pm (or other times if the matter requires immediate attention). I am happy to discuss things over the phone or we can schedule a time to meet and speak in person. I am also available by email at amy.rudolph@madronetrail.org. During drop-off and pick-up times, I am focusing on many things so it is generally not a good time for me to have in-depth conversations with parents. Drop-off is a good time, however, to briefly let me know about anything going on with your child that may affect their day, such as “he didn’t sleep well”, “we had a hard morning”, “she wouldn’t eat breakfast”, etc.
Drop-off/pick-up:
This year’s drop-off procedure is slightly different than last year’s and I appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work out the kinks. Drop off begins at 8:20 each morning. If you arrive before 8:20, please wait with your child outside. Miss Inderiah and I will come out to greet the children at 8:20. Children should be dropped off at the fenced-in portion of the playground. I will be standing at the entrance to this area (at the end of the sidewalk). Please check-in with me before you leave your child, so I am sure to know they have arrived. Please remember to check-in with me each day when you pick up your child, so I know they are leaving with you. Thank you.
Parent Council:
The parent council is a great way for parents to support the school and faculty. All parents are welcome and encouraged to join the parent council. The first parent council meeting of the year will be this Tuesday, September 15th, 3:30-4:30 in the handwork room (the classroom closest to the playground). I hope to see you there.
Water bottles:
All children need to bring a water bottle to school, filled with fresh water, each morning. Please mark the bottle with your child’s name and place it on their picture symbol on benches outside the classroom. We have water glasses for drinking water indoors, but the children get thirsty while playing outside.
Toys from home:
Children often want to bring toys from home to play with at school or to show to their friends. I ask that all home toys be left at home or in the car.
Parent Evenings:
We will have four parent evenings/meetings throughout the year. These meetings provide valuable information on Waldorf education, child development, classroom activities, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Our first parent evening is scheduled for this Thursday September 17th from 7-8pm. We will discuss the development of the 5-6 year old and the work we are doing in circle time. This is a great opportunity to meet other families in our new class. I look forward to seeing you there. Please note, parent evenings are for adults only. Thank you.
Blessings,
Miss Amy