Newsletters
Communication between parents and teachers is essential for students to experience the most success in school. Parents and teachers need to work together as a team to make sure students' instructional needs are being met and that their academic progress is proceeding appropriately. This is especially true in fifth grade as students make the transition to middle school. It is vital that parents and teachers discuss any issues regarding student performance frequently so that the move to middle school can be as smooth as possible.
The best way for a teacher to keep parents informed about classroom events and instructional objectives is through frequent newsletters. I know that paper newsletters do not always find their way home or, if they do, they can get lost in the "stack" on the desk or kitchen counter. So, my preferred method of delivery is via this website. I will send an email to all parents with a link to the latest newsletter.
Newsletters will generally contain information about what we are working on in class, as well as important dates and announcements about field trips, CSAP, and anything else that comes up. My recommendation is to read it together with your student. As the year goes along, the students themselves may actually write the newsletters and create them on the website.
The best way for a teacher to keep parents informed about classroom events and instructional objectives is through frequent newsletters. I know that paper newsletters do not always find their way home or, if they do, they can get lost in the "stack" on the desk or kitchen counter. So, my preferred method of delivery is via this website. I will send an email to all parents with a link to the latest newsletter.
Newsletters will generally contain information about what we are working on in class, as well as important dates and announcements about field trips, CSAP, and anything else that comes up. My recommendation is to read it together with your student. As the year goes along, the students themselves may actually write the newsletters and create them on the website.