Thursday, August 25, 2016
Dear Parents,
I’d first like to introduce myself. My name is Craig Moyer.
This is my eleventh year at Denali Montessori and my twentieth year in the
Anchorage School District. My wife, Sarah, is a lawyer and has put up with me now
for twenty-two years of married life. We have three daughters, Siena, Ariana,
and Clara. Siena is seventeen and a senior at Steller Secondary. Ariana and Clara
are twins that are fifteen and sophomores at Steller. Our son, Aidan, is seven
years old and is starting 1st grade here at Denali this year. There
is never a dull moment in our house.
I am very excited to be working with you and your children
this year!
In order for your child to have a productive year, I will
need your help and support. I believe in a system that acknowledges the
freedoms and responsibilities of students and teacher. In order for us to work
in a safe, courteous classroom free from interruptions, the students have the
responsibility to follow the class and school rules.
1. Be
Safe
2. Be
Respectful and Kind
3. Be
Responsible
4. Be
Ready
I have also included the Freedom and Responsibility guidelines in today’s folder as
well. This will give you and your child a better understanding of how the
Montessori classroom works well.
It is important that we work together to give your child a
quality education. Please feel free to call me or send me an email if you have
any questions or concerns.
I will send some of your child’s work in his/her Thursday
folder. The folder will also include classroom and school news. I will be
including homework starting September 1 in this folder as well. The homework is
always for the following Friday when we have our spelling tests. The folder is
to be returned the next day, but the homework is not due until the following
Friday. Please look at your child’s work. Students are proud of their
accomplishments and it is a means of tracking your child’s progress. In the
Montessori classroom most of the students’ work is kept in the classroom in
their individual work folders to show progress throughout the year.
We’ve made some changes this year to our lunch and recess
schedule. The students go to recess at 11:45 and lunch at 12:15. If your child
needs a snack to make it to lunch, please pack one for your child and he/she may
eat it when needed during the morning or afternoon.
Our specialist schedule is as follows:
Monday: 9:30-10:30 Art/Health
Tuesday: 9:35-10:05 P.E., 10:10-10:40 Music
Wednesday: 10:45-11:15 P.E.
Thursday: 10:10-10:40 P.E., 10:45-11:15 Music
Friday: 9:35-10:05 Library
Our recess is daily from 11:45-12:10 followed by lunch from
12:15-12:40.
I look forward to working with you and your child. I am
anticipating a productive and fun year.
Sincerely,
Craig Moyer
