Dear Family, I am excited to be working with your child this year. I have been teaching for 18 years.  I have two sons and two daughters-in-laws.  I am expecting my first grandchild in August.  I want your child to be successful. Please be sure to do all the assigned homework and read with your child nightly. I will meet with your child daily to help improve their reading and math. Please be sure to contact me with any questions you have.  Your child and you are critical members of this year's learning team.  I hope we will work as a team at school and at home to help your child build the groundwork for becoming lifelong learners.  Please help your learner set learning goals at home and set the stage to achieve these goals.