August 26, 2009

Dear Sandburg Families and Friends,

The summer was short, but it’s good to be back. We welcome many new students and families to Sandburg this year. Sandburg also welcomes the following new teachers:

Linda McWilliams, School Nurse (starting in two weeks)

Theresa Rindt, Curriculum Leader and .5 Reading Specialist

Kim Swanson, 1 st Grade

Katie Inukai, Title 1 Math

Christine Reichenbach, Orchestra

Beth Chase, Vocal Music (3 rd-5 th)

Andrea Lewis, Vocal Music (1 st & 2 nd)

Faviola Duran, Bilingual

Erin Deinert, ESL

Kim Theodore, ESL

Michelle Schmidt, Occupational Therapist

This Friday, August 28 th is school picture day. Later on the 28 th at 6:00 PM the PTA Executive Committee will be hosting the Welcome Back Family Picnic in the Sandburg Gym. For $3.50/person you can purchase a hot dog, chips, a cookie, and a drink. Please join us as we usher in the new school year together.

Please come to Sandburg next week during our curriculum nights. Following is the schedule:

• Monday, August 31, 6-6:30 PM - 3rd Grade PACE Reading
• Monday, August 31, 6:30 PM - 3 rd Grade
• Monday, August 31, 7:15-7:45 PM - 3 rd Grade PACE Math
• Monday, August 31, 7:15 PM – 2 nd Grade
• Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM – 1 st Grade
• Tuesday, September 1, 7:15 PM – Kindergarten
• Thursday, September 3, 6:15-6:45 PM - 5 th Grade PACE Reading
• Thursday, September 3, 6:30 PM – 4 th Grade
• Thursday, September 3, 6:45-7:15 PM - 5 th grade PACE Math
• Thursday, September 3, 7:15 - 7:45 PM - 4th Grade PACE Reading
• Thursday, September 3, 7:15 PM – 5 th Grade
• Thursday, September 3, 7:45 - 8:15 PM - 4th Grade PACE Math

Thank-you for your support and patience as we ease into the routine of being back in school. I look forward to working together with you again to help our students learn and grow.

Sincerely,

Aaron Bacon