Dear Parents,

I am a Teacher, I can create a safe, stimulating learning environment for your child. I can encourage and support your child through the learning purpose. I can teach your child how to think logically and creatively. I can effectively teach your child the required curriculum.

I can challenge your child’s intellect.

I can identify your child’s academic strengths and weaknesses. I can strengthen the weaknesses and build upon the strengths. I can develop a trusting respectful relationship with your child. I can attempt to build a productive parent/teacher relationship. I can create a positive educational experience for your child. Your child will leave my classroom with the necessary knowledge to be well prepared for the educational road ahead.

But I can’t do it alone.

I am not the parent. I can’t guarantee your child gets an adequate night’s rest and a healthy diet. I can’t make sure your child is on time to school and only misses classes when absolutely necessary. I can’t prioritize education in the home.

I can’t provide your child with a literature-rich home environment. I can’t limit the time your child spends playing with electronics or surfing through social media. I can’t instill the value of an education on your child like you can. I can’t follow through with consequences when you are contacted about discipline issues that are impacting your child’s learning. I can’t force you to attend conferences to discuss how we can work together to maximize your child’s potential. I can best demonstrate to your child that you and I are a team, operating together in the child’s best interest.

Frankly, without your co-operation, I am fighting an uphill battle in my fervent attempt to educate your child. Please understand and appreciate the enormous role that you play in creating a successful educational outcome for your child.

Respectfully,
Teacher of your child.