Dear Parent(s):

<strong>WELCOME BACK</strong> to Woodlawn  Community School!  We are anticipating another exciting year.  We have special "welcome back" activities planned for the first week of school that I am sure your child(ren) will enjoy.

A few reminders:
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	<li><strong>SCHOOL HOURS</strong> are 8:55 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.</li>
	<li>When <strong>ABSENCES OR TARDIES</strong> occur, parents      should notify the school office by phone and send a note upon the      students' return.</li>
	<li>Assist our <strong>SWINE FLU</strong> prevention efforts by      monitoring any unusual patterns of illness and keeping your child home      from school if he/she has flu-like symptoms.  (Enclosed please find a letter regarding      the swine flu).</li>
	<li>The <strong>SCHOOL UNIFORM</strong> consists of a      burgundy/maroon shirt with a collar, a khaki bottom with a belt and      brown/black hard bottom shoes.  NO      GYM SHOES!</li>
	<li>The <strong>EMERGENCY FORM AND LUNCH APPLICATION </strong>were      enclosed in this envelope. Please send the completed form and application      back as soon as possible.  We must      have completed forms for <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">EVERY</span></strong> child in attendance at our school.       To expedite this process we hold a contest every year.  The first class that has all of the      forms in wins a pizza party!</li>
	<li>If you did not attend      either orientation session, you have not received a <strong>PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK</strong>.       It is imperative that you come to the school, as soon as possible,      to sign for this handbook.  Make      sure you and your child read all items carefully.  Students are responsible for knowing the      contents of the handbook.</li>
	<li>The Local School      Council and Parent Advisory Committee have implemented a <strong>STUDENT FEE</strong> for the 2009-2010      school year, which is $40/child.  Student fees can be paid in the office on      Tuesday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.</li>
	<li>We will hold our      annual <strong>OPEN HOUSE </strong>on Thursday,      September 17, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Please take time out of your busy      schedule to be with us and learn more about your child's learning      environment.</li>
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If you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to contact the office.

Sincerely

<em>F. Kweku Embil</em>,

Principal
<p align="center"><strong><em>A child's attitude is the most distinguishing mark of self.  Help each one to keep it positive.</em></strong></p>