Thursday, April 22, 2010

Dear Parents,

SCHOOL STARTS WHEN THE BELL RINGS AT 7:45! It doesn't start at 8:00 or 8:10 or later. Every day there are students who arrive after I've taken roll.

Our morning routine is: roll is taken, the lunch count is taken, and then I'm supposed to send the attendance folder to the office. Because so many students are habitually tardy/late, I delay sending the folder in. That should not be the case.

Today we had a fire drill. I've discussed the importance of perfect behavior during a fire drill because it's a matter of life and death in the case of a real fire. The children are to get up without talking, go outside, without running,talking, pushing or shoving, and walk quickly to the designated area on the field.

Today's fire drill happened when the children were in science class with Mrs. Bettencourt. There was a lot of talking and "messing" around during the fire drill. I was very disappointed in their behavior.

Later I noticed an almost constant stream of children leaving the science room and going to the restroom. This was unnecessary. The children know that we have recess time so that they can eat their snacks and use the restrooms. Most days only a couple children ask to go to the bathroom throughout the entire day. Today 8 of them left science class to use the restroom.

We now have one driver available for the May 28th beach field trip. If you are able to drive and chaperone that day, please return the letter as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Ruth Landmann