Room 18 Year 3/4 with Miss Hughes

Hughes.room18@outlook.com

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am very excited to be teaching year 3/4 this year and I look forward to
getting to know both you and your child. I hope to learn all about your childs
learning styles and needs, strengths and qualities that he/she brings in to the
classroom. I also look forward to creating an inclusive classroom with my
students, one that welcomes all learning styles, all interests, and goals.

About me
Pursing a teaching career has always been something I have wanted to do
since finishing high school and I am thrilled to have achieved what I have so
far. I graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Primary Education
(R-7)/ Bachelor of Arts. My favourite animal would have to be a dolphin. A
favourite sport of mine would be snowboarding and I try to get at least one
trip to the snow a year. I grew up in England until I was 16 but fortunately (or
unfortunately) I have lost almost all of my accent. I believe myself to be a
caring, approachable, and hardworking individual and look forward to the
year ahead.

I encourage you to contact me when you have any questions or concerns. I

am available by phone (leave a message at the school and I will call back
ASAP), email, or notes in your childs diary. In addition, I will be using Class
Dojo which will allow contact through messages to be exchanged. I have
explained this further overleaf.

I have listed some important reminders on the back! Please take a moment
to read these and also to complete the Parents Homework section and
return to class as soon as possible.

Sincerely,
Amy Hughes
Room 18 Year 3/4 with Miss Hughes
Hughes.room18@outlook.com

Class Dojo
ClassDojo is a behaviour management tool for the classroom and I plan to
implement this as positive reinforcement in the classroom this year. Using class Dojo
provides me the opportunity to send out important reminders (excursions days) and
the ability to share photos with you and the other members of our class joined to the
forum. I have attached the parent invites to sign up to our class forum if you wish to
do so!
(The sharing of photos of your child is voluntary and if you wish your child NOT to be
included in any photos shared between the class story please let me know via the
Parents homework attachment).

Volunteers
Volunteers will be welcome in the classroom, whether it is to supervise on a field trip,
help out in the room, etc. Please email me if you are interested in this and I will be
able to give out further details. As school policy, police record checks may be
needed.

Library Day
Library day will be on a Tuesday. Please make sure your child remembers to bring
back their books each week if they wish to borrow another item. A maximum of two
borrowed items is allowed.

Swimming
Swimming will take place week 2 of this term. Please have all forms returned as soon
as possible.

Acquaintance night
This is currently set in Week 3, further details to follow.

Sun Safe hats

Sun safe hats are still needed to be worn this term. Please make sure they are clearly
labelled to avoid losing them. No Hat No Play rule applies.

Homework
Homework will be set weekly, mostly consisting of learning spelling words and
reading. More information will be sent out regarding the routine of this.
Room 18 Year 3/4 with Miss Hughes
Hughes.room18@outlook.com

Parents Homework
Name of child: _________________________________________

Name of Parents/Guardians:

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

How would you describe your childs personality? _________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

What are your childs strengths?___________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

What are your childs favourite subjects at school?_________________________________

What are your childs favourites in terms of out of school hobbies, things to do,

books, etc. ________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
What motivates your child? _______________________________________________________

How would you describe your childs learning style?

__________________________________________________________________________________

What do you think your child needs to work on academically?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Is there any other information you would like to share about your child?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ClassDojo

I DO / DO NOT give consent for photos of my

child to be shared through ClassDojo. X
(Delete as appropriate) Signed

Thank you for taking the time to complete this, I appreciate your assistance in
helping me to get to know your child both as a student, and as an individual.