Dear Parents,
It is hard to believe that we are midway into our first trimester already. We have been off to a great start. The faculty and I are looking forward to continuing to work closely with you as the year progresses.
It is important that we share with you information about your child’s progress at school. This is communicated through report cards, phone calls, conferences, and progress reports. Now that we have been in school for over a month, some of you may receive, or have already received, a progress report or a phone call from one of your child’s teachers making you aware of things they are observing in class. Progress reports may address academic, emotional, or social issues, both as areas of difficulty or exceptional progress.
Some people say that “no news is good news” when it comes to receiving progress reports. I don’t believe receiving a progress report should be viewed negatively. Although not receiving a progress report does let you know that your child is meeting the high expectations we have for our LS children, receiving one is not necessarily bad news. Communication is the foundation of our home/parent partnership. A home/school partnership doesn’t work unless all parties are kept informed and centered on what is best for each child. Progress reports provide an opportunity for us to communicate and work with one another to ensure your child feels confident, happy, and successful while at school.
As a parent, you hope that your child will never have to face difficulties, struggles, or disappointments. Unfortunately, as you are aware, life doesn’t always work that way and there are lessons to be learned through challenges. Being aware of areas that may be difficult for your child gives you the opportunity to offer your child support. We never want to hear that a parent was not aware that their child was having difficulty and we have lost the opportunity to work together to help your child.
Progress reports are also written to make parents aware of exceptional progress their child is making in a specific area. We want to take the opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments with you.
So, if you receive a progress report, please don’t look at it as a bad thing, rather look at it as on opportunity to work with us to help your child be the best he/she can possibly be.
Just a few reminders:
1. The Family Flu Clinic will be held in the Middle School MSR on Wednesday, October 8.
2. Next Thursday, October 9, we will hold our Fall Parent Forum. It will take place in the Lower School MPR at 6:30 PM. Our focus will be centered on Lovett’s “Vision for Learning” and ways the Lower School is working to develop children with the characteristics described in this document. Please RSVP to Darlene, [email protected] if you are planning on attending.
3. There will be no Lower School classes on Monday, October 13, as we all enjoy Fall Holiday. On Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, the Lower School teachers will have a faculty work day and in-service day. Associate Head of the Schenck School, Rosalie Davis, will return to Lovett to continue the Orton-Gillingham training we began this summer.
Thank you for your continued support this year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful fall break and enjoy your time together.
Best,
Edi Houghton
Lower School Interim Principal
It is hard to believe that we are midway into our first trimester already. We have been off to a great start. The faculty and I are looking forward to continuing to work closely with you as the year progresses.
It is important that we share with you information about your child’s progress at school. This is communicated through report cards, phone calls, conferences, and progress reports. Now that we have been in school for over a month, some of you may receive, or have already received, a progress report or a phone call from one of your child’s teachers making you aware of things they are observing in class. Progress reports may address academic, emotional, or social issues, both as areas of difficulty or exceptional progress.
Some people say that “no news is good news” when it comes to receiving progress reports. I don’t believe receiving a progress report should be viewed negatively. Although not receiving a progress report does let you know that your child is meeting the high expectations we have for our LS children, receiving one is not necessarily bad news. Communication is the foundation of our home/parent partnership. A home/school partnership doesn’t work unless all parties are kept informed and centered on what is best for each child. Progress reports provide an opportunity for us to communicate and work with one another to ensure your child feels confident, happy, and successful while at school.
As a parent, you hope that your child will never have to face difficulties, struggles, or disappointments. Unfortunately, as you are aware, life doesn’t always work that way and there are lessons to be learned through challenges. Being aware of areas that may be difficult for your child gives you the opportunity to offer your child support. We never want to hear that a parent was not aware that their child was having difficulty and we have lost the opportunity to work together to help your child.
Progress reports are also written to make parents aware of exceptional progress their child is making in a specific area. We want to take the opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments with you.
So, if you receive a progress report, please don’t look at it as a bad thing, rather look at it as on opportunity to work with us to help your child be the best he/she can possibly be.
Just a few reminders:
1. The Family Flu Clinic will be held in the Middle School MSR on Wednesday, October 8.
2. Next Thursday, October 9, we will hold our Fall Parent Forum. It will take place in the Lower School MPR at 6:30 PM. Our focus will be centered on Lovett’s “Vision for Learning” and ways the Lower School is working to develop children with the characteristics described in this document. Please RSVP to Darlene, [email protected] if you are planning on attending.
3. There will be no Lower School classes on Monday, October 13, as we all enjoy Fall Holiday. On Tuesday, October 14, and Wednesday, October 15, the Lower School teachers will have a faculty work day and in-service day. Associate Head of the Schenck School, Rosalie Davis, will return to Lovett to continue the Orton-Gillingham training we began this summer.
Thank you for your continued support this year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful fall break and enjoy your time together.
Best,
Edi Houghton
Lower School Interim Principal