To: Parents of 304

From:  Ms. Krecik
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<strong>Dear Parents:</strong>

My name is Ms. Krecik and I will be your child’s 5th grade teacher.  I am delighted to have your child in my class this year. I am looking forward to a very successful year and I know you are too. I have high expectations for your child, and I will do all that I can to help your child achieve those expectations.

This is my second year teaching 5<sup>th</sup> grade at Ray School.  I hold a bachelor’s degree in Dance and a Master’s degree in Education, both from Columbia College in Chicago, IL.  As a result, expect your child to have an experience this year that is both creative and academically challenging.

Unlike the other fifth grade students this year, I will be your child’s teacher for all classroom subjects.  I feel this is a boon for your child, as well as for me, because it will foster a deeper relationship between us in the different subject areas.  I will get to really know your student as a writer, a reader, a historian, a scientist, and a mathematician, and therefore be able to support them so that they may grow as a learner.

The school day is never long enough, and as a result, homework is inevitable.     I will try to allow time in class for most work to be completed. If your child does not complete an assignment in class, he or she will be required to complete it at home. The way you can help is to ask your child every school day if schoolwork needs to be done, and if so, make sure your child completes the assignment.  In addition, to help your child stay organized, please check the homework assignment notebook nightly to check for homework assignments.

In addition, your child will be expected to read for 30 minutes every night of the week.  A Reading Log will be kept by your child for you to sign.  It will count towards 10% of the final reading grade and must be turned in every Monday morning.  I encourage you to read with your child!  It is a great opportunity to spend time together.

Finally, I want you to know that one of my most important goals this year is to keep the lines of communication open with you. I am available most mornings to talk with you between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Please schedule a conference by contacting me via email:  agkrecik@cps.edu.

Sincerely,

Ms. Krecik