Dear Parents,
I will be using this blog to relay information to you on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. I will have students write in their agendas "blog updated" when I update. This is a read only blog, but please feel free to e-mail me at rzirczy@houstonisd.org.
I am attaching the letter that will go home with the student's on the first day just in case you need to refer back to it at any time. I am extremely excited about the new school year and hope that my excitement will rub off on the kids.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Zirczy
Parent Letter:
August 22, 2011
Dear Parents,
Welcome back to a new school year! I am very excited about working with your children and know that we will have fun learning together each day!
There are a few items that may help students with organization that were not on the school supply list. These are only suggestions and not required. The first is a three ring binder that has a soft cover that zips closed. In the fourth grade we work on teaching organizational skills and this binder is a great tool for that. Students will put their agenda, informational sheets, homework, etc. in this binder. Any binder will do, but the zipper binders are much more durable and have space for students to put their folders, etc.
Another item I recommend is a flash drive of any kind. We do a great deal of power points, research projects, etc. where this will come in handy. We will not be using them for a few more weeks, but if you have one on hand you might want to set it aside for classroom use. It is not necessary that they bring one to class at this time. I will let students know when they need to bring the flash drives to class. Again, this is only a recommendation.
There will be several forms coming home on the first day. I know this is a very busy week, so if you could return them by Friday that would be wonderful. There is a parent survey and information sheet coming home specifically from me as well as the regular first day packet.
We will not have spelling words the first week of school but will have light homework assignments. These assignments will be written in the student's agendas each day. Please sign the agenda nightly so I will know that you have received the day’s homework and announcements.
I use a blog to post announcements, general info, upcoming items students may need, and upcoming events. Please check posts weekly or bi-weekly at www.zirczysclass@blogpot.com. You can also e-mail me any time at rzirczy@houstonisd.org with any questions or concerns.
I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to be beginning my fourth year at Mark Twain. The families and faculty at Mark Twain make my job a joy. I truly appreciate the support and kindness I feel every day.
I look forward to the 2010-2011 school year and working with you and your children!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Zirczy
