Welcome letter

Dear Parents,

Welcome to my first grade classroom! I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year. I know it will be a success. The following is a list of general information to keep in mind as we begin our busy year.

 SCHOOL HOURS: 7:50 a.m. – 2:15
 TRANSPORTATION: For the safety of your child, changes in transportation must be in writing. Please put a note in his/her Take-Home Folder and remind your child the morning of the transportation change.
 HOMEWORK: Reading homework will begin Monday, August 9th. Beginning after Labor Day, students will be given other daily homework assignments. They will have homework Monday – Thursday.
 ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK: If your child is has an excused absence, please let us know and we will have their work ready for you to pick up. If your child should have an unexcused absence, make-up work will be given when he/she returns to school.
 BIRTHDAYS: You may send in cupcakes, cookies, pre-cut servings of cake, or other treats to celebrate your child’s birthday at lunch. Please do not send in drinks or party favors.
 LABELING: Please write your child’s name on his/her backpack, coat, jacket, lunchbox, scissors, pencil box, and folders.
 SNACK: The children will have snack time. Please send in a nutritious snack everyday with your child. A small water bottle is allowed to drink, but we have a water fountain in our classroom. Please do not send in any other drinks.
 BREAKFAST: The lunchroom will be serving breakfast for $1.00.
 LUNCH: Student lunches are $1.60 this year. I recommend that you purchase lunch credits weekly or monthly since no charges are allowed. Adult lunches are $2.50 and milk is $.50.
 VISITORS: Parent volunteers and all other visitors must sign in at the front office and obtain a visitor’s tag. This is for the safety of the children here at Ford.
 PTSA: At Ford, we are very fortunate to have a wonderful and supportive PTSA. Both parents and children are encouraged to join PTSA. Membership fees are $5.00 per person, payable to Ford Elementary PTSA.
 TEACHER CONTACT: You can email me at Julie.poe@cobbk12.org Please be aware that messages and emails are checked at the end of the day. Urgent messages should be left with office staff and they will notify me.

The Ford PTSA Handbook, which will be sent home early in the school year, will contain more detailed policies and important dates. The Cobb County web site also has valuable information.

Having your support is very important. If we work together as team, we can provide your child many opportunities to learn and succeed. If you ever have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Poe