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Letter Home, September 3

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families -
Welcome back to another school year!

A Bit About Me
My goal as a teacher is to have kids enjoy coming to school and learning.  I am passionate about environmental education and community, as well as developing and student’s interests.  We will spend time at the beginning of the year community building, developing our routines and work habits, and understanding the tools we have to support learning. I see our classroom as a community, one in which parents are part of, and I look forward to meeting and working with you to support your child. 

Supplies
Many parents and students would like to know the school supplies they should be purchasing for school. The school will provide each student the materials they need for class. If you wish, your child is welcome to have a pencil case with school supplies as well.

I love taking kids outside to learn, and plan to do that as much as possible. As I mentioned, please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, rain or shine. They are welcome to have at school a pair of shoes to change into when they are in the classroom. Students will need running shoes for Phys Ed, and since we walk outside regularly they should have a comfortable pair of shoes at school daily.

Communication
I use several different tools to communicate between home and school. My website is located at msreid.ca. Please take a look and bookmark this site, as it includes many student and parent resources.  There is a homework section as well.

Remind is an extremely helpful tool I use which allows me to send text messages or emails to parents with reminders. I find it to be tremendously useful to have all parents receiving the same information, and it is convenient to have information sent to your phone or e-mail. Included in this package are paper instructions, but a link is also provided under the homework section of msreid.ca.

At times, a folder will be sent home with documents and work for you to review (e.g., student work, field trip forms, other info). Please check it when it arrives home and ensure that it is sent back to school. It will be used for important information.

Finally, if you wish to contact me I am available via telephone at (905) 639-8330 or through e-mail at reidj@hdsb.ca; please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Information Sent Home
I am sending home a Student Information Form and Introducing Your Child sheet for you to complete.

I have also provided a paper copy of our class schedule for you to keep at home. Please note that Library is Friday, and Phys Ed is Monday and Friday. Furthermore, the names of your child’s other teachers are indicated at the bottom of the schedule for your information.

I am looking forward to a great year! Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.