English Department - Council Rock High School South

September 2006

Dear Parents:

I am so happy to be a part of your child’s education. This is my seventh year at CR, and I have been teaching English for twelve years, including English as a second language, SAT preparation courses, and literature at the university level. The last five years were very rewarding for me, and I look forward to a great experience this year as well. This summer was a busy one because I took two graduate courses to improve my teaching. I learned many new techniques to use in the classroom and also pursued some personal writing. I believe that all of these post-graduate experiences (I now have a Master’s degree plus 30 credits) will enable me to engage my students even more than I have previously.

I am writing to ask for your help in introducing me to your son or daughter and providing me with any information that you consider important for me to know about him or her. Would you take a moment to write to me about your teenager? This can be accomplished in one of three ways. You can write me a letter or fill out the form on the reverse side of this letter and send this to my attention at the school or e-mail it to me at mh@millerhosey.com . If you prefer to answer on-line, feel free to go to my Web site at www.millerhosey.com; there is a form that you can easily complete under the title “parents.” I am happy to read whatever you send and look forward to learning more about your child. Some parents have expressed to me in the past that they feel uncomfortable or uneasy about writing to an English teacher. It sometimes brings back bad memories! I want to assure you that I will not be “grading” your writing. It is the content of the information that you provide that is most important, not the mechanics. Although I will hold my students accountable for grammar and spelling, the same is not true for your “assignment.”

Thank you for taking the time to respond and helping me provide the best possible education for your teenager. If at any time I can be of assistance to you or your son or daughter, please DO NOT HESITATE to call or e-mail me. You may follow our schedule by going to the Web site and clicking on the course in which your child is enrolled; you will also find other very helpful information there. I look forward to a great year!

Respectfully

Sheryl L. Miller Hosey

English Department

Please either use the form below, or download a printable version at http://www.millerhosey.com/classes/parents/2004parents.doc

NOTE
This is a PRIVATE FORM. It is forwarded directly to Mrs. Miller Hosey's e-mail box.

Your Name:

Student's Name:

Your Email Address:

How do you see your child as a learner? --------------------------------------

What does your child do in his/her free time? --------------------------------------

Does your child take risks and enjoy challenging activities? --------------------------------------

What are your child's special interests and strengths? --------------------------------------

What are the kinds of reading and writing activities your child enjoys? --------------------------------------

What else would you like me to know about your child? --------------------------------------

What concerns (if any) do you have about your child? --------------------------------------

Having trouble?
Simply email the above information to mh@millerhosey.com