I sent this home with my homeroom class, but figured I would share it with you all here as
Hello,
I
thought I would send a message home with all of my homeroom students. I hope this letter finds you well and just as
excited as I am to be seeing the progress of your child in history. Hopefully we have already had a moment or two
to discuss your child and his or her particular progress.
I
have been absolutely taken a back with the amount of generosity I have seen
from you all with donations of tissues, band aids, wipes, hand sanitizer, and
so much more. I apologize, I have not
individually thanked you. The first two
days had such hustle and bustle I did not even always see what students put on
my desk. So once again, thank you.
As you may have noticed, we hit
the ground running during the first weeks of school. I am so happy to be getting to know all of
the students and their families. The
relationship between the teacher, parent, and child is the foundation of your
child’s success. I look forward to
continuing to build a positive relationship of trust and respect with you and
your student.
Our first few weeks of school
has certainly gone quickly and well, but were not without various bumps along
the road. I know it has been difficult
without having a parent handbook available from the beginning of the school
year to help quell misconceptions and rumors about policy and procedure. I know since I copied some of the papers
myself, what I’ve sent home to your student has not always been the easiest to
read. I also know how frustrating it can
be waiting in car line, as I’ve been on the other side hoping for it to go
faster as well. I know those are just a
few of the hardships we have endured together, but nothing without great labor,
right? This is my seventh year of
teaching, and despite the rocky road we have already endured, I have never been
so excited, proud, and sure I am taking part in something great that truly will
be a fantastic opportunity for you, your child, the teachers, and Frederick
County. Seeing the success I have
already, I think we are on to something big.
In history we have been learning
about the rise of civilizations and are currently learning about
Mesopotamia. We have looked at
cuneiform, which their art teacher will guide them in creating their own. We will spend another week or two in the land
between two rivers examining the culture, the empires, and other
achievements. After that, we’ll be on to
Egypt.
The best way to get a hold of me
is through email. I tend to be tethered to my email on many
devices, much to my wife’s chagrin, so I will typically respond quickly. I, of course, can also be reached by phone at
240-236-1230. This number will not ring
during the school day, so please leave a message and I will call you back as
soon as I can (typically after 3 p.m.)
Don’t forget my website, MrdotKenny.Blogspot.com, is a fantastic
resource to you and your child.
Thank you so much for your time, support, and
parenting of such wonderful students.
Please never hesitate to contact me with questions and concerns. We have embarked in a journey together; may
it continue to be as exciting and positive as it already has.
Nil Sine Magno Labore,
Collin Kenny
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