Aug. 31, 2015

Aug. 31, 2015

Dear Families,

            I can’t tell you how amazing it was to start a classroom community already knowing every single student in my classroom.  Thank you so much for a sharing your kids with me!  I know there has been a lot of information coming home as we start school, as well as some new routines.  I promise the dust will settle and we will all have a great year together.  We spent the first (half) week getting to know each other better while reviewing classroom and school procedures.   I know we all are excited and nervous about all our last year at Soquel  El has to bring- including Science Camp.  All questions will be answered soon.  I promise! J

            Homework is due on Fridays. Please sign the top of each HW sheet so I know you are aware of what your child is working on.  The class opted to have interactive journals with me.  Every time they write to me, I’ve promised to write them back.  It’s a great way to increase one on one interaction with each of them. I am making this optional.  They can write to me in class if time allows or at home.

Please know that you can always come talk to me or email me with any questions or concerns.  Remember- I’m a parent too. J Being a mom made me a better educator.  I promise I will always try my best to meet your child’s educational and emotional needs. I truly appreciate all the support you give your child, our classroom, and our school.  Soquel El is so great because of the strong connection between home and school.  That’s why I feel so lucky that I get to teach here, and have my children attend here.

Soon you’ll receive these notes via email so please email me at jmcmillan@suesd.org if you haven’t already so I can add you to the email list.  Or please send a note in if you prefer a paper version.

Thanks so much, Jaime McMillan