Dear Parents: An Introduction Letter
The following is a sample letter that will be sent home to the parents along with my syllabus.
Dear Parents,
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with your child this year. My name is Eric Trevino and I will have the pleasure of working with your son/daughter for English Language Arts. I am looking forward to an exciting year and I am delighted to have your child in my class. This year we will have some fun and challenging tasks to help us reach our goals. We are going to work, play, and learn hard and have fun in the process. Through our daily interaction, we will learn and prove there is no "I" in "TEAM." Our class goal will be to work together towards a fantastic and successful school year! I have high expectations for all of my students and I am committed to assisting them with the expectations required of the course.
The format of our English class will be highly structured and will provide students with the flexibility to choose amongst various assignments and projects. In addition to regular projects and homework, I will be expecting all work assigned in class to be completed either during class or at home and turned in the following school day. While some assignments might require additional time for completion , students will be permitted to turn in those assignments they day after we finish working on the material in class . Also, in an effort to provide you and your child with a clear understanding of the grading matrix, students will receive a letter grade for assigned work measured by the rubric provided. Rubrics act as guidelines in letting your child know what is expected to earn each letter grade. Students will receive instruction on how the grading measure is based on said rubric. And mastery of the expectations will be reflected in a letter grade (i.e., A, B, C, D, etc.).
To ensure clarity and transparency, it is customary on the first day of class that I review the syllabus with students. The purpose of the review is to provide students with a clear understanding of classroom rules, policies, and expectations. During the discussion, I encourage students to ask questions and raise any concerns. Please encourage your child to ask questions, as it is important that all students thoroughly understand behavioral expectations and classroom procedures for the start and end of every class.
My primary goal is to keep students engaged and interested in English Language Arts. It is my personal belief that ELA is much more than grammar, spelling, literature, and poetry. English Language Arts is the vehicle we use to express ourselves, be it verbally or through written compositions; and without it, our wants, desires, aspirations and thoughts might not be fully communicated. ELA is a fundamental skill that must be utilized effectively in order to achieve our maximum aptitude in life.
In closing, I would like to express that one of the most important goals this year is to keep the lines of communication open between the parent(s) and teachers. Positive and productive communication is paramount to your child’s success! You are essentially my eyes and ears at home and if you notice your child struggling, encourage them to ask me questions either during or after class. Homework is intended to be challenging yet doable, not impossible nor impractical.
This year I look forward to collaborating with your son/daughter to ensure a positive and successful academic outcome for your child.
If you have any questions or concerns during the year please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Mr. Eric Trevino
English Language Arts Teacher
The format of our English class will be highly structured and will provide students with the flexibility to choose amongst various assignments and projects. In addition to regular projects and homework, I will be expecting all work assigned in class to be completed either during class or at home and turned in the following school day. While some assignments might require additional time for completion , students will be permitted to turn in those assignments they day after we finish working on the material in class . Also, in an effort to provide you and your child with a clear understanding of the grading matrix, students will receive a letter grade for assigned work measured by the rubric provided. Rubrics act as guidelines in letting your child know what is expected to earn each letter grade. Students will receive instruction on how the grading measure is based on said rubric. And mastery of the expectations will be reflected in a letter grade (i.e., A, B, C, D, etc.).
To ensure clarity and transparency, it is customary on the first day of class that I review the syllabus with students. The purpose of the review is to provide students with a clear understanding of classroom rules, policies, and expectations. During the discussion, I encourage students to ask questions and raise any concerns. Please encourage your child to ask questions, as it is important that all students thoroughly understand behavioral expectations and classroom procedures for the start and end of every class.
My primary goal is to keep students engaged and interested in English Language Arts. It is my personal belief that ELA is much more than grammar, spelling, literature, and poetry. English Language Arts is the vehicle we use to express ourselves, be it verbally or through written compositions; and without it, our wants, desires, aspirations and thoughts might not be fully communicated. ELA is a fundamental skill that must be utilized effectively in order to achieve our maximum aptitude in life.
In closing, I would like to express that one of the most important goals this year is to keep the lines of communication open between the parent(s) and teachers. Positive and productive communication is paramount to your child’s success! You are essentially my eyes and ears at home and if you notice your child struggling, encourage them to ask me questions either during or after class. Homework is intended to be challenging yet doable, not impossible nor impractical.
This year I look forward to collaborating with your son/daughter to ensure a positive and successful academic outcome for your child.
If you have any questions or concerns during the year please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Mr. Eric Trevino
English Language Arts Teacher