Dear Parents and Guardian:

           Welcome to the 2008-20009 school year. I hope that each of you have had an opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends over the month of July.

     Although school was not in session, many of the staff members continued to work to ensure that the school year starts out smoothly and classrooms are in top shape.

     As the new year begins I would like to inform you of a few changes in our daily schedule. Although our start time remains at 8:25am, our new dismissal time will be 2:30 pm. Please make sure you pick up your children on time. Also,  we will be using the gate off of Grant as a location for drop off only. Please be advised that children who enter through the back gate must be able to get to their classrooms on their own. There will not be a staff member present to walk them to class. We recommend this entrance for older students or those who have older siblings who can escort them to class. Please note that these entrances are provided for students only. All parents wishing  to enter the campus must come to the front office to gain permission and receive a visitors pass. The Grant Street gate is only for entrance to the school. All students will exit from the front gate until appropriate procedures are developed for an orderly departure from the back gate.

     As we work together we invite each of our parents to join us every Monday morning for school and community announcements, the flag salute as well our staff and student pledges. Help us start each week on a positive note that will ensure our children’s success.

     We have another exciting year planned for all of our students. It is my

desire that we all work together to make sure that our kids succeed. Remember that you are your child’s first teacher and they look to you for guidance. Take the time daily to let them know that their education is important and that you will support them in each of their academic endeavors.

     I am looking forward to meeting each of you at Open House coming up.

Mrs. Willis