August 7, 2008

Dear Parents,

Welcome to fifth grade and into our classroom! After a delightful day together, I can say I feel fortunate in the students I received. Thank you for sharing your special children with me. Starting a new year is an exciting time and I am happy to have you and your child as a part of this team. I look forward to giving your child many wonderful experiences and making this a successful and rewarding year.

I will do my best to instruct your child and to motivate him/her to work up to his/her potential. I would like to create a positive learning environment and make learning fun. In order to guarantee your child and the students in my classroom the excellent learning climate they deserve, I will expect each child to behave appropriately.

FIFTH GRADE PARENT ORIENTATION
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, from 6:00 – 6:45 P.M.
Meet with me in room 25. I will be reviewing our rules, my expectations, policies, procedures, and curriculum that evening. I hope to see you then.
CONFERENCE DATES - September 23-26
Please mark those dates on your calendar.

I am glad to have your child in my class, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year. I hope you will visit often to share in the growth and excitement taking place in our classroom. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 696-3825 or e-mail me at jcastles@amphi.com. I will return your call or e-mail as soon as possible.

Once again, welcome to 5th grade. Let’s work together to make this the best year ever.

Sincerely,
Janet Castles