Sowing the Seeds of Spring

Sowing the Seeds of Spring

Monday, August 30, 2010

August 21, 2010

Dear Kindergarten Parents:

I hope that you have all had a relaxing summer full of good times, good books, and adventures with your children. It is hard to believe that the start of school is just two weeks away. I am looking forward to teaching your children as we launch The Grammar School’s 50th Anniversary in our new classroom.

There are a few items I want to bring to your attention. As many of you know, on Saturday, August 28th, there is an all-school workday from 9:00 – 12:00. This is a wonderful time for all of us to gather and undertake some projects in the classroom and around the school. After workday, the Kindergarten and Pre-school classes will get together for a pot-luck lunch. If you are able to make it, please bring a dish to share. I look forward to seeing many of you there.

It was a pleasure to have a chance to visit many of you over the summer, either at our gatherings at TGS or at home visits. On August 31st we have a chance to meet for parent/teacher conferences. Times are available from 8:30 – 4:30. Please contact Tammy in the office to schedule a time. If for some reason this time is not convenient, I am happy to schedule an alternative meeting.

In preparation for your child’s first day of school, Kindergarten cubbies are located in the hall outside of the Pre-school. This is where outdoor clothing and outdoor footwear should go. There are also smaller cubbies in the classroom where students can keep their lunchboxes, extra clothes, and items they might bring for sharing. I encourage you to bring inside shoes or slippers for your child and a change of clothes, which can be left in a bag in the classroom.

We do not have a microwave or refrigerator in the Kindergarten. Students can bring non-microwaveable lunches with cold packs or lunches in thermoses to keep them hot or cold.

Last, but not least, I encourage you to be as involved as you wish in our classroom. If you have a talent you would like to share or you would enjoy coming in and reading to the students at lunch, please let me know. I look forward to our collaborating in your child’s educational journey.

Best regards,

Libby McCawley*

*I am in the process of transitioning back to my maiden name, which is McCawley.