It’s July and I can’t believe the school year is coming to a close already. Time sure flies when you are having fun! By now you should have received an application for Summer School if your child is eligible. If Summer School was recommended by the classroom teacher, it is important that your child attends the program July 27 through August 21st. Classes will be held at Walker Elementary and I will be the hosting principal. Summer School is one of the best interventions for helping our children meet grade level Standards. If you need more information, call our school office today.
Parent involvement is essential to student achievement. Next year will be challenging due to the budget cuts. We will depend on your help to maintain the high standards and expectations we have at Mason. We need each family to volunteer at least 3 hours next year. We have many projects and activities happening throughout the school year where we invite your participation. Together, we can achieve more!
Research shows that children who don’t eat regular meals do not do as well in school. Starting next year, lunch must be built into the modified/minimum day schedule. This means that Monday through Friday, all students will eat lunch at school. I am working with our school Governance team to come up with a schedule that works for our children, staff and families.
Thank you for all that you did to help us create a positive learning environment for our children this year. I know that next year will be even better! As you plan for next year, remember to check our school calendar on our website @ http://www.sandi.net/mason/. Please plan vacations and appointments when school is not in session. We will be expecting each healthy child to have perfect attendance. In the 2009-10 school years, Lions will be rewarded for perfect attendance. We need our Lions here every day so that we can teach them.
I wish all members of the Mason family a restful vacation and I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, September 8th, 2009!
