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When I was younger, I read a book entitled The Once and Future King.  I've always remembered a bit of wisdom from that source, and I would like to pass it on to you.

     The best thing for being sad," replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, "is to learn something.  That's the only thing that never fails.  You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may miss your only love, you may see the world about you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honour trampled in the sewers of based minds.  There is only one thing for it then--to learn.  Learn why the world wags and what wags it.  That is the only thing which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting.  Learning is the only thing for you.  Look what a lot of things there are to learn.  (T.H. White)
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Parents,

Thank you for the oppportunity to teach your son or daughter.  While I don't personally have any children, I feel like I do because each and every child I teach becomes a part of my life.  And I realize that I become a part of my students' lives, as well.  With all my heart, I want what is best for those in my care.  Through my years of teaching, this has led to some important realizations, one of which follows.

"Your 'I Will' is more important than your I.Q." is a banner that decorates my room.  Children have an amazing ability to accomplish what is asked of them.   When I have set high expectations for my students, invariably they have risen to meet them.  On the other hand, the less I have required, the less satisfying have been the results.  Please let me assure you that I try to take into account each student's abilities and situation.  When and if there is cause for individualization, I do what I am able to accommodate what is needed.  But when I feel a child can and should accomplish a certain goal, we'll shoot for it with every ounce of our beings. 

What I ask of you is the understanding and support to expect and to let your child grow and live up to his/her potential.  I know you will see incredible progress and achievement from your child/children