Welcome to all my Grade 6s. I have long awaited for the day to see you all again. Most of my returning students know me, having me as a homeroom teacher in the past, others have worked with me on committees and sports, and a few may have had only polite conversations and waves in the hallway. In whichever case, I hope in a short time that you will come to know that I will do everything in my power to make you feel welcomed, cared for, trusted and valued to express the true, unique, best version of yoU!
Here is the first letter I emailed to both student and parents on Friday, September 4th. It outlines first day procedures and suggested supplies.
Our learning focus for the first week is to re-establish community and healthy social-emotional activities. As valued members of the Grade 6 community, I will be inviting student voice in all our class discussions.