Dear Parents,

       Thank you to the many parents who took precious time to write to the County Executive and/or Superintendent of Schools about the projected excess of three teachers at Davidsonville Elementary School.  The entire staff very much appreciates this show of support. It is so timely that this letter writing campaign was kicked-off prior to TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK. Davidsonville teachers are certainly special and deserve this week long recognition!

       Within the next few weeks our staff will begin to work on grouping students for the next school year. The principal and staff, according to Board of Education policy, put much time and energy into these grouping decisions.  Many factors play a role in the decision making process to ensure your child’s academic and social needs are met.  These include class size, gender, reading level, work habits, and behavioral issues. As in the past, our plan will be to create heterogeneous homerooms.

       As explained in last month’s Principal’s Newsletter, please do not make requests for a specific teacher. It would be impossible to honor the multitude of requests from parents while also fulfilling your child’s academic and social needs. However, if you believe your child has unique needs that his current teacher or staff is not aware of, please put your thoughts in writing addressed to the Principal by May 21^st.

        Your respect of these professional decisions is most appreciated.

                                                             Sincerely,

                                                            Jean Marie Hofstetter

                                                            Principal