Dear Parents of Room 100,
My name is Nicole Nolen-Patrick and I am your child’s classroom teacher for the 2009-2010 school year. It is a pleasure to be your child’s teacher. In addition, Ms. Nina Blakey and Ms. Christina Muri are also teachers in the classroom. We welcome you and your child to Shoesmith School and look forward to meeting each and every family. I have been a primary teacher for 8 years. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education both from Chicago State University. This year promise to be great, exciting and filled with many educational milestones.
Uniform Policy
Shoesmith is a uniform school. Our school uniform is a white collared shirt and navy bottoms (navy skirts or jumpers for girls and navy pants for boys and girls). Gym uniforms and jogging suits may be worn on specified gym days only. In school, students are permitted to wear navy or white sweaters. Please no white T-shirts, graphics or writing on shirts or sweaters.
School Fees
Shoesmith School has a school fee of $50 per child up to 2 children. If student fees are paid by September 11, 2009, the fee is only $40. All school fees must be paid by Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
Attendance
Please make sure your child is in school each and everyday. I am fully aware that emergencies may occur. In the event of an emergency please return your child to school with a note to excuse the absence. A note is needed each time your child is absent from school.
Homework Policy
Homework should be completed by the student only and returned on specified date. In the event your child is absent homework should be immediately returned..
Contact Information
I can be contacted via email at nlnolen-patrick@cps.edu or via phone at 535-1765. If you are in need of a conference please contact the school and leave a message.
Thanks,
Mrs. Nolen-Patrick