September 2005

Dear Parents,

    Welcome to Shepard Hill Elementary School! The staff and I are excited to begin another school year. The link between home and school is becoming more important each year in helping to create healthy and positive individuals in today's society.

    The staff is dedicated to making this the best year for each student in this school. As our symbol, the "star", indicates, all students are stars! We wish to make this a atmosphere that fosters learning, growth, and caring among our students.

    This handbook has been prepared to help answer your questions, and to give suggestions that will make this a good year for you and your child. There are procedures and regulations that are outlined in this handbook that are mandated by state law, (e.g. the truancy law). This information is to help you be aware of guidelines that we all must follow to protect our children. Please check our web site (www.plainfieldschools.org) for updated information throughout the year. 

    Other information will be sent home from time to time. Please check for forms and notes in lunch boxes, books, book bags, and back packs as often as possible. Communication between home and school is vital to the success of your child in school. We welcome your notes, phone calls, and visits as an important part of that effort. With school staff and parents working together, we know that this year will be a success for your child.

    We wish to make this a joint effort to help your child be the best they can be. Let's work together to reach that goal.

Have a great year!

Sincerely,

Melanie A. Robeda

Principal

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