BUILDING BRIDGES IN 2012

Forthose of you who haven’t been to my July, 2012, website yet to find out whatthe PARENT POWER PAK is all about, this is a perfect time to take a peek.  Research continues to reinforce theimportance of involving families in their child’s education.  So I’ve got an activity calendar andreading calendar you can download each month to share with your families.  It’s FREE, simple, and can provide ameaningful way to engage parents with their children.  Talk about a super resolution for 2012!

I’vealso rewritten the introductory letter to parents:

DearFamilies,

I’mexcited about starting the New Year, and I’ve got some great ideas to make thisthe best year ever for my children and their families!  You’ve heard it before, and I’ll say itagain. YOU are your child’s first and most important teacher! Children todayneed the same things they have always needed. They need caring adults to talkto them, sing to them, read to them, play with them, and LOVE them. And thegood news is that the best things to do with children are FREE!

Eachmonth your child will bring home a “family fun calendar” with suggestions foractivities you can do at home. You will also receive a reading calendar eachmonth to record the special times you read together.

Iwant to do all I can to fill 2012 wonderful memories for you and your child!

Sincerely,