Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Teachers Letters to Parents

Dear Parent or Guardian,

I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with your student this year. I would like to take
this time to formally introduce myself. I have always had a passion for sharing my knowledge
with others. I am thrilled to have the opportunity of introducing students to the Spanish language
and culture that I have fallen in love with throughout the course of my own education and
experiences.

My class may be a little different than the type of foreign language class you may have taken in
high school. Language immersion and student-centered exploration are essential components of
the class. Students will learn Spanish through conversation and they will be introduced to real
world situations that apply the Spanish language to the many cultures in which the language is
spoken. My goal is to introduce the different components of the Spanish language in the most
relevant and useful way possible.

It is also my belief that education is not isolated within the classroom. Throughout our classroom
explorations, students will be encouraged to continue their learning by practicing their
conversational Spanish skills and engaging with their community, when possible. I also
encourage parents to be involved in this learning process by encouraging students to study and
practice using the language with you I believe that parents, teachers, and students should work
together to decide what the best approach is to best guide student understanding and behavior in
class.

I invite you to stay in contact with me if you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns. I
will be available any time through my email, Meghan.garland@hotmail.com. I am also available
to speak with you, by appointment, before and after school every day.

I am excited to see what this year has to offer and I am very much looking forward to working
with you and your student. Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss anything
related to the class.

Sincerely,

Meghan Garland
Phone: 480.720.6775
Email: Meghan.garland@hotmail.com
Rm: 111