Aug. 26, 2015

August 26, 2015

Dear Families,

Welcome to 5^th Grade in Room 5A!  I feel very fortunate to get to work with some of the same families and am excited to get to better know more of the Soquel El community.  I am so glad that I get to spend another year with this awesome group of students before sending them off to middle school!  It’s going to be a fantastic year!

For those of you who don’t know me- I’m a mother of two children at Soquel.  My son Jack will be in 1^st grade and my daughter Taylor will be in 3^rd.  My husband, Pat, is a 4^th grade teacher at Rio Del Mar.  I’ve run a home daycare, taught preschool, kindergarten, 1^st grade, 4^th grade, and now 5^th!  I like to create a partnership with parents for we are a team in your child’s learning.  Open communication is key and we need to work together since we both want success for your child.  Please never hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Please see our class blog http://mrsmcmillan4.blogspot.com for more information.  I will do my best to keep it updated as a way to share what we’re working on in class.  I also prefer to send emails rather than making copies.  Please send me an email so I can create a class email list.  jmcmillan@suesd.org.  If you prefer a paper version, just let me know and I’d be happy to print one out for you.

This first week we will focus on creating a positive learning environment while getting to know our fellow classmates and teacher.   For homework this week, please review our classroom contract with your child and have them fill out the questionnaire.  Please work on getting all of your paper work to the office as well.  Like last year, I will make a homework packet that will go home Mondays and is due that Friday.  My hope is that this allows a little more flexibility in the pacing of the homework.

I look forward to getting to know you all! I will see you at Back to School Night on September 17^th, but hope you come say hi before then!

Thank you,

Mrs. Jaime McMillan