September 9, 2006

Posted by Cathy Sun, 10 Sep 2006 01:40:00 GMT

I want to begin by congratulating the students on their fabulous behavior this past Tuesday and Wednesday. The substitute raved about how wonderful they were. It is so nice to hear those reports. I apologize for my absence, but as some of you know my father was taken by ambulance to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and I needed to be with my family. He is home now and we take everything a day at a time. I thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers.

We look forward to a visit from Heather Schullian’s father Monday. He has quite a collection of snakes I am told and will be visiting our class room. I extend to all parents and grandparents the opportunity to visit us and share an interesting talent or hobby or career. The exposure is priceless to the students and your involvement is greatly appreciated and noted.

Please remember that Wednesday, September 13 is an institute day for teachers and that classes will not be in session. I am sure your children will remind you. :)

Also this Friday, September 15th is our initial visit to Sunset Home. We are part of the Adopted Grandparents Program sponsored by the Excahnge Club. Our first trip allows for the students and residents to meet and begin to establish a relationship. I mentioned to them that photographs are a great way to begin conversations. I encourage each student to bring pictures of their family or from a vacation to help break the ice.

Have a great week.

Cathy Harbourn

September 5, 2006

Posted by Cathy Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:25:00 GMT

I am so pleased to say that I feel the beginning of the school year has been fantastic. I am very pleased with the behaviors, attitudes, and general responsibility of the students. I just want to communicate a couple of items to you since Curriculum Night is 3 weeks away. Please know that I will notify you daily should your child have late, incomplete, or missing work. I will do this by sending home with your child a PINK paper to be signed by you and returned the next day. Assignments in question should be attached to the form when returning. Also I send home each Friday a form, also in PINK, alerting you to any graded work that has received a grade lower than a C-. This also is to be signed and returned letting me know that you are aware . I do not intend for Pink papers to be upsetting, but I do find it to be a quick and successful means of communication bewteen home and school. Also daily planners are given to your child…daily:). At the end of the day we review the planner as a class and highlight any homework. Ask your child to see this. This too is another means of staying in touch. I look forward to seeing you at Curriculum Night, September 26.

Thank you for your support in the education of your child,

Cathy Harbourn