Hopes and Dreams

The idea of a Hopes and Dreams letter comes from the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching.  It is a form of communication between parents and the classroom teacher.  You will receive more information about the Responsive Classroom approach to teaching in a future newsletter.

My hope for the school year is that our classroom will be a community where everyone feels safe and secure enough to take risks.  I hope our classroom will be a place where children build confidence and make new friendships.  I hope that families will always feel that my door is open and together we will form an important team. This year, I hope that everyone will find something special, perhaps new, to accomplish with pride.

Students will be working on their Hopes and Dreams tomorrow morning. I would like to know what your Hopes and Dreams are for your child during this school year.  What is important for me to know about your child? Are there special things you would like for your child to learn or experience? Are there strengths your child has that you would like me to know about? Or any concerns you may have, whether they are academic or social? Please take some time, write down your thoughts and send them back to school.  I look forward to reading them.