September 19, 2007

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Another year has begun, and there are many new faces among the staff here at Ridgecliff. The Resource Department is completely new, and therefore, this letter is meant to be an introduction to the world of Resource, and to me, Mrs. Woods-Hayward the grade 6 and 7  resource teacher.

My main purpose is to provide learning support to all students. This means that for the most part, I will be in your child’s classrooms providing in-class support.   I am there to help the students on my caseloads, as well as all other students who may need some extra attention. There may be times; however that I will be pulling students out of class to work on specific skills, but this time will be very limited. If this happens it is your child’s responsibility to catch up on missed work.  If, for some reason, you feel that your child could benefit from additional help, we ask that you encourage him/her to seek this additional assistance at lunch or during early morning homework club.  

Within this model, I will be working very closely with your son/daughter’s classroom teachers.  If I have worked sufficiently with your son/daughter, my observations and comments regarding your child’s progress will be on the regular report cards.   

If your child requires adaptations in order to meet the outcomes, I encourage your input on what adaptations would best benefit your child.  I encourage parents’ feedback, suggestions and want you to feel free to approach me about any questions or concerns.  I can be reached at the school 876-4381 ext. 108 or via email woods99@staff.ednet.ns.ca

Below is a copy of when I will me in the classroom to provide support.

Sincerely,

Kimberley Woods-Hayward (Gr 6&7’s)

(Resource Department)