Gilchrist Elementary School

 

 

The year will be a time of learning for us all.  It will involve the cooperation of the children, parents and teachers.  By working together, we can expect to have a happy and successful year.  In the next few days, your child will be introduced to a few new procedures that I have implemented for the school year.  I will send their "Friday Folders" home each week which is designed to help keep you informed and allow our students to practice their organizational skills.  Please go over your child's weekly work.  The folder will also contain school newsletters, forms, graded papers, upcoming events, and papers that must be signed and returned to me.  I ask that you sign the Weekly Progress Report and your child must return the folder every Monday morning.

 

Students will also receive a planner from me, where they are responsible for recording important dates, assignments, homework, and reading log minutes.  I ask that you sign the planner each night to confirm your child has completed their nightly required reading.  Reading is an important tool that I ask students to complete each night for at least 20 minutes.