August 27, 2012

Core Letter

Dear Parents,                                                   

We would like to welcome you to Henry World School.  We will be your child’s 6th grade core teachers.  Mr. Plesko will teach math and science and Miss McCormick will teach language arts and geography.  We are very excited to begin a new year with you and your child!

In order for your child to have a successful year, we need your help in a few areas.  The main reason a student is unsuccessful is due to not turning in work.  Please provide a quiet place and consistent time for your child to complete his/her homework. If a student did not complete his/her homework, that same day the student will receive an after school detention, where he/she will work on the assignment.  Assignments will not be accepted after that day unless he/she is absent. If a student is absent, they are responsible for getting their missed work.

Students are required to write their homework in their planners everyday.  If there is no homework for a class, students will write “no homework” in the space.  Please check their planners regularly to see if they have homework and to determine if they are staying on track in their classes.

It is very important for students to be organized.  Every student must have a 3-inch, 3 ring binder with 8 dividers for their classes.  All of their work should be placed in the binder.  Please check your child’s binder periodically to make sure it is maintained and organized.

Please encourage your child to talk to us if he/she is having trouble.  We are always willing to answer questions in class and provide additional help before or after school.  The student will need to make an appointment with us in order to receive help before or after school.

We will be having a potluck here at Henry for the Avalanche core and their families.  This is a social time for you to meet us and other families in our core.  There will also be Back to School night Thursday September 13th at 6:30pm.  We will send out more information on these events soon.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.  Email works best, but you can also call and leave a message on our voicemails.  We will return your email or call within 48 hours.  If you would like to have a conference with us about your child’s progress, we are able to meet with you by appointment. 

We look forward to a wonderful year and encourage you to visit any time! Thank you for your support and help.  On the attached sheet you will see a supply list.  Students must have these materials in order to be successful.  Also please sign the bottom portion of this letter and have your student return it to us. You can also visit our class blog at http://avalanchecore.blogspot.com

Sincerely,
Miss McCormick           Kerrie_McCormick@dpsk12.org            (720) 423-9611
Mr. Plesko                    Christopher_Plesko@dpsk12.org            (720) 423-9613

___ I have read this letter.
___ I would like to volunteer. 
The area I would like to help in is: 
 ____ field trips  ____class activities ____ helping teachers

Child’s Name: ______________________   
Parent Signature:________________________
Parent Email: ______________________    
Parent Telephone # : _____________________   


The following supplies are needed for your child’s core classes in addition to the school supply list.  Students need all materials by Friday, August 31, 2012.  Students need their materials in order to receive lockers.  If you have difficulty getting these supplies, please contact us. 

-       4 pack of post-it notes

-       1 composition notebook

-       2 spiral college ruled notebooks

-       broad tip markers

-       2 boxes of tissues

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