Parent Feedback for ELA
August 17, 2017
Dear Parents,
It has been a great start to the school year on C Side! The first few days working with the children have been amazing thanks to their incredibly positive energy. I’m very excited to begin our learning journey together in ELA (English Language Arts) class!
I’ve already begun to have conversations with some of you about your child, whether at Open House, or via email. No one knows your child better than you do. Your perception of my student is a valuable resource. The more I know and understand about your child, the more effective I can be as a teacher.
We have a Back to School Night coming up on Thursday, August 24th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. As this night is designed to share with you about the teaching and learning in 6th grade, we will not have an opportunity to discuss your child on that night.
I would appreciate your participation in a short “parent feedback assignment”. Sometime in the next week, please write me a letter introducing your child.
It need not be too long. You might want to include a brief biography, special abilities, fears, strengths, weaknesses, and past school experiences. You might also want to share your expectations of me, your child, and the school as they relate to ELA skills (reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking.) Include any information that you want me to keep in mind while I work with your child.
I am looking forward to reading your letters and will respond to any issues and/or concerns during the fall conferences, if not prior to that date. Thank you for taking part in this important assignment. All letters will be kept confidential.
You are welcome to send the letter in an envelope labelled with your child’s name or via email: szielinski@sas.edu.sg
Respectfully and with thanks,
Steve Zielinski
6C ELA Teacher
Due Date: Thursday, August 24
