Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

Mrs. Lyman
klyman@manistee.org

Dear Kindergarten and First Grade Families,

          Welcome to our classroom!  I am looking forward to my fifth year teaching here at Onekama.  Our school year will be filled with wonderful learning experiences for you child.  The split classroom is a unique situation that can provide a variety of learning experiences and with your partnership I will be sure to meet your child’s individual needs.

          The literacy program I use for Kindergarten is called the Building Blocks program which is a developmentally appropriate, multilevel framework for Kindergarten.  The first grade version of this is called The Four Blocks.  The programs are one in the same with more reading and working with words activities at the first grade level.

          The folder with this letter in it is a Thursday folder and will go home every Thursday with your child’s work and my newsletter and any other important notes or things you need.  Please return the folder to school each Friday.

          I would like to get a volunteer schedule set-up for parents to come in and help in our room.  If you are available to share some of your time with us please let me know as soon as possible and I will try to get a schedule in tact by the end of next week.  I usually have parents come in the morning during reading (about 9-11), but if you can only come in the afternoon you are more than welcome!

          We will have 2 snack times during our day – 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon.  Please be sure your child has 2 healthy snacks and some juice or water each day.  Great healthy snacks are string cheese, graham crackers, yogurt, baby carrots, etc.

          Our Open House is tonight beginning at 6:00 and ending at 7:30  Please come and visit our room.  I would love to have the chance to meet all of you!

          Along with this letter I  have included my discipline plan and other paperwork from the Student Services Office.  Please fill-out and return anything we need to have on file.  An important thing to note:  Please call to make bus or pick-up changes before 2:00.  After 2:00 it will be very difficult for our staff to get the message to your child.

          I have an open door policy.  Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me whenever you have a question or concern.  It is crucial that we develop a partnership in order for your child to be the best they can be.  Thank-you!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lyman

klyman@manistee.org

889-5521

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