Dear Stevenson Families,

The staff and I so excited for the start of the school year! Rooms have been cleaned, books have been placed in desks, pencils are newly sharpened, and teachers are preparing lessons for the first week of school. We are looking forward to working with you and your child.

I am excited to welcome Mrs. Jessica Kern, who will be teaching first grade in Room 3, to our Stevenson team. She has taught for over thirteen years at McKinley Elementary School in Burbank.

Class lists will be posted on Friday, August 13. You might notice an increase in the number of students in grades K-5. The Board of Education in May voted to increase class size to help offset the budget deficit. You may notice a number of changes in grade level assignments for teachers. Due to carefully chosen placements, class balance, and the need to meet each child’s academic expectancies, it will be unlikely that any student’s class assignment can be changed. We have a very full enrollment, affording us little flexibility.

I want to invite you to become involved at school. Your involvement at Stevenson demonstrates your commitment to your child’s education. Being a volunteer, attending school events and special activities send a powerful message to your child that you value education and expect him or her to do their best. I hope to see many of you this year.

School begins Monday, August 16, 2009. Parents may accompany their children onto the playground and meet the teachers. The gate will be opened at 8:15. Then join the PTA and FFS for welcome back tea in the lunch shelter at 8:30.

The staff joins me in saying we’re happy to have you as part of the Stevenson family. We hope this will be a successful and satisfying year for you.

Sincerely,
Miss Ginnetti