September
2016
Dear
Parent/Guardian:
I would like to take this opportunity to
introduce myself as your child's French teacher this year at Mountain View. I
would also like to highlight some valuable information I feel is important for
you and your child throughout the year, as well as he/she continues to be a
life-long learner.
My
goals for your child this year:
•
to develop a positive attitude towards
learning
•
to encourage active participation in all
activities with self-confidence and independence
•
to foster a safe and supportive learning
environment
•
to provide learning opportunities that
will allow your child to strive to meet his/her potential
Being aware of the fact that children
have different learning styles and learn at different rates, I will modify the
French program as needed, in order to meet the needs and challenges of each
student.
The emphasis in class is on being able to
understand French vocabulary and being able to communicate in French on a basic
level. Daily participation, completion
of all assigned class work and regular review are equally important to the
success of the learner. My goal is for the students to practice their oral,
reading and writing skills in French during each class. A positive attitude and respectable behaviour
in the class go a long way towards facilitating language learning.
Students have already begun completing
work in their French Journal. Their Journal is used to take notes, ask and
answer questions, as well as to review a dictation that is given to them once
every two weeks. They are also encouraged to complete bonus work (an additional
sentence) in their journal to further their knowledge and to raise their grade.
Here
are some ideas for you to support your child at home, even if you don't speak
French:
•
ask them about their day
•
let them teach you some French words
•
have a look at their Journal
•
look at cereal boxes, etc. and have your
child show which is French and identify words he/she knows
•
visit the French section of your library
•
watch a movie on your DVD player, but
select the French language
•
watch a French TV show or listen to a
French radio station
•
find some French websites to play games or
hear words pronounced
•
show your support for literacy in your
first language
Be assured that my goal is to work with
you to ensure the success of your child this year. If you need further information, or would
like to discuss your child's progress, feel free to contact me at school. Thank-you for your support and I look forward
to working with you and your son or daughter this school year.
Sincerely,
M.
Brent Colbourne
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