Welcome!

Dear Parents,

         Welcome to another school year! I look forward to working with you this year.  I know that we will have a great school year together! 

This is my 20^th year as an educator, but my first at this school.  I began my career in New York City and taught there for 7 years.  I moved to Charlotte County in 2003 and worked there for about 10 years. I worked for Sarasota County for 1.5 years and I’m so excited to be working at Atwater Elementary this year! 

Our class will be using Class Dojo and I hope you will accept the invite included in this packet to keep up with how your child is behaving and participating in the classroom. I have also included a brief questionnaire for you to complete that will help me get to know your child better.

Communication

Please be sure to check and sign your child’s agenda planner every day.  If you have any questions or comments you can record them there.

Homework

Your child will receive homework in a designated folder. Homework is a very important part of your child’s education because it is a follow-up of what is learned in the classroom.  Parents, please take the time to check your child’s homework folder every night.  If for some reason your child is not able to complete his or her homework, please write a note just letting me know so this can be excused.

School Supply List

Please see the list provided in the take-home folder for your child’s grade level supplies.

Transportation Home

It is very important that you inform me or the school of any changes in how your child goes home in writing.  Otherwise, your child will be sent home the usual way.

Birthdays

If your child has an upcoming birthday and you would like to send a special treat, I am requesting that you let me know what day you are coming in advance.

How to reach me

I can be contacted at school by calling (941) 257-2317 or via 

email at the following: michelle.rice@sarasotaschools.net

Reminder: Open House is September 8th from 6-7:30pm.  This will be an opportunity for you to see what we have been doing so far and to schedule individual conferences. I am looking forward to a happy and successful school year!