Over the years it will be our pleasure to work with you as we strive to produce the most responsible and productive educational system possible. Schools are most effective when parents and the school staff are partners. One of our primary goals is to keep you informed about the progress of your children. This booklet is just one source of information. This handbook was designed to provide answers to the questions you may have about the elementary school programs and to direct you to the best source of additional information. For your convenience, this publication has been organized alphabetically. It is recommended that you read the entire handbook carefully and discuss its content with your children. If you have any questions or suggestions for future editions of this publication, please contact your child's teacher.We hope your child has a successful school year.