{"id":67,"date":"2016-07-29T22:15:37","date_gmt":"2016-07-30T02:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/shawe\/?p=67"},"modified":"2016-07-29T22:16:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-30T02:16:31","slug":"welcome-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/shawe\/2016\/07\/29\/welcome-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"WELCOME LETTER"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ms. Liz Shaw\u2019s Welcome to School Letter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hi Parents, Students, and Family who lives with my student!<\/p>\n

Welcome to our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program! I am looking forward to getting to know you and your child!<\/p>\n

I have been a Special Education teacher for many years. I graduated from Michigan State University in Deaf Education and have a Masters in Early Childhood Education. I am fortunate to have had the experience in working with children who have concerns communicating and will emphasize this goal every day in our class.<\/p>\n

BEFORE THE FIRST DAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help your child be prepared for school! Show pictures of school busses to your child. Show pictures of me. Read books about going to school. Build excitement- even if you are crazy nervous yourself! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

FIRST DAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many of you, this may be the first time your child is attending school. I URGE you to put your child on the bus, not bring him\/her in yourself. If you feel you have to, after you put him\/her on the bus, you can meet your child at Long Elementary and walk him\/her into class (please only do this once- not every day).<\/p>\n

If your child is crying while getting on the bus, they still want\/need structure. Give them a kiss and say, \u201cHave a great day, I will see you after school\u201d and then go. If you continue to give attention to the crying- it will get worse. I promise to love and care for your child at school!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU TO KEEP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Dearborn Public Schools website<\/strong>–<\/p>\n

www.dearbornschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n

( find info on district calendars, schools, etc.)<\/p>\n

LOCATION:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our class will be in Room 21 at Long Elementary School<\/u><\/strong> located at 3100 Westwood Street, Dearborn, MI 48124.<\/p>\n

Phone Number: 313-827-6100<\/p>\n

**Please sign in the office<\/em> every time you visit Long.<\/p>\n

HOURS OF SCHOOL<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

AM Class: <\/strong>8:40am-11:15am<\/p>\n

**On district-wide half days<\/strong>, students in the AM will stay until 11:45am and ride the bus home<\/p>\n

***On late starts<\/strong>, AM class will start at 9:40 and leave at 11:15am. PM class is still starts at 12:50pm.H<\/p>\n

PM: Class:<\/strong> 12:50pm-3:35pm<\/p>\n

BUSSES and Absences:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t already, you will be getting a packet from Dearborn\u2019s transportation department (313-827-3300)<\/p>\n

You do not need to call them when your child will be absent, but please remember to put the paper letter \u201cE\u201d in your window<\/strong> if your child is not going to school that day.<\/p>\n

I would love it if you can text me or email me if your child will be absent. See info below\u2026<\/p>\n

Ms. Shaw\u2019s INFO:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: shawe@dearbornschools.org<\/p>\n

Cell: (prefer text): 248-444-4685<\/p>\n

BLOG: https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/shawe<\/a><\/p>\n

Our classroom is theme based! Please see themes post on blog!<\/p>\n

Things you will need for the first day<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Please make sure you bring:<\/p>\n

1) Complete extra set of clothes<\/strong>: shirt, pants, underpants<\/p>\n

(sweatpants\/stretch pants are the best to send as kids grow during the school year), underwear, socks (shoes, optional)<\/p>\n

2) Winter: hat, mittens, snow pants, & boots<\/p>\n

3) Diapers<\/p>\n

4) Baby Wipes<\/p>\n

5) Special cups for snack if your child uses one (label with name please)<\/p>\n

6) Optional, but helps our classroom: Box of Kleenex<\/p>\n

What NOT<\/em> to wear\/bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Flip Flops\/Thongs (please wear \u201csturdy\u2019\u201d shoes every day (ex: shoes with straps around the back ankle, tennis\/gym shoes and socks are the best)<\/p>\n

2) No Belts- our kiddos are trying to be independent when going to the bathroom- belts and hard buttons hinder their process and sometimes cause accidents in their pants.<\/p>\n

Please label everything with your child’s name!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know 2016-2017 will be an AMAZING school year! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have!<\/strong>\u00a0~Ms. Shaw<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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