Letter to Parents

On the first day of school, I will give a letter to my pupils' parents to formally introduce myself and tell them my expectations and what to expect in the school year. I managed to find the letter that I sent at the beginning of year 2009. Some confidential details have been deleted. If you are having the writer's block, feel free to take a look at the letter. It may give you an idea for your own letter to parents.

-elly-

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2nd January 2009


Dear Parents/Guardians,


I am (Name) and I will be your child’s form teacher till the end of this school year, 2009. I would like to express my congratulations to you and your child for his/her good academic performance in 2008.

2009 will be a transition year for your child as he/she will be taking an additional core subject (Science), participating in co-curricular activity (CCA) and attending supplementary class. I believe that with good time management and constant revision, your child will be able to cope well with the additional responsibilities that he/she is entrusted with.

I have given a copy of the students’ expectations, class timetable, student profile form and profile analysis form (Getting to know you!) to your child. I would appreciate it if I could receive the forms on Monday, 5th January 2009.

It gives me great pleasure to work with you to help your child scale greater heights in his/her studies. I believe that every pupil in (Class) has a unique set of talents and abilities, and I shall be working closely with you to help your child maximize his/her potential.

Feel free to contact me in school at ___________. The best times to reach me are after 10.00 a.m. You could also email me at ________________________.

Thank you.


Yours sincerely,




Name
School
Form teacher (P_____ )

The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher.
- Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American author, editor and printer.

Student Profile Form for sharing

Hi educators,

School's starting! Aren't you excited? I really am. Spent my weekend writing and composing some basic 'survival guide' for my students. I have attached a student profile form that you may want to use for your pupils. Feel free to copy it onto MS Word and print for your class. :-)

-elly-

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Getting to Know Your Child!

Parents/Guardians: Please complete this form and return it as soon as possible.


Student’s Full Name ____________________________ Date of Birth _____________

Chinese Characters (if applicable) __________________ Religion ______________

Contact No __________________________ Medical Condition(s)_________________

Residential Address ______________________________________________________

Sibling(s) in other class(es): ____________________________(Name)________ (Class)
____________________________(Name) ________(Class)
____________________________(Name) ________(Class)


Father’s Name _______________________ Occupation _________________________

Email Address ______________________

Home No _______________ Office No _______________ Mobile No ______________


Mother’s Name ______________________ Occupation _________________________

Email Address ______________________

Home No _______________ Office No _______________ Mobile No ______________


Emergency Contact Name ________________________________________________

Home No _______________ Office No _______________ Mobile No ______________

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(Fill up this section only if applicable)

Guardian’s Name _____________________ Occupation _________________________

Address (leave blank if same as above) ________________________________________

____________________________________ Email Address ______________________

Home No _______________ Office No _______________ Mobile No ______________

Students: Please complete this form with your family.


My best subject is ______________________________________________________.

My worst subject is _______________________________________________________.

This year, I would like to learn ______________________________________________.

Something new I would like to do this year is __________________________________.

My family can help me most this year by ______________________________________.

My teacher can help most this year by ________________________________________.

My child's strengths are ___________________________________________________.

My child needs help with __________________________________________________.

This year, I would like my child to ___________________________________________.

We would like the teacher to know that _______________________________________.





The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher.
- Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) American author, editor and printer.