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= ﻿ ﻿ GRADE 5D  = ﻿﻿BD Building Room 254  Ms. Jane's m ﻿ obile phone: 71 037 321
 * Marhaba 5D Parents, **

Thank You for all of your kind words and encouragement during my recent illnesses. I miss being with your children, but regrettably, my illness prevents me from being able to report to work some days and, worse, there is no predictability as to when those days might be. I am very sad to have to give up being the 5D students' homeroom teacher, but given the circumstances, I believe Mrs. Branch has made a brilliant decision to disperse the 5D students to the other 5th grade rooms. Whether your child was assigned to Ms. Noshie, Ms. Rishani or Ms. Salem, your child will receive a warm welcome and have a spectacular instructional experience for the remainder of the school year, be well-prepared to enter 6th grade and will enjoy their being a member of a different classroom ofchildren.

Thank you for all of your support, engagement and participation in your child's instructional program in 5D. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you and am very impressed with the time, attention and care you give to your children. While I will not be having a homeroom classroom for the remainder of the year, I will be assisting students with Mr. Easton with learning activities in Room 254. Please pass by anytime to say hello.

I have copied the letter below that Mrs. Branch sent to the parents of all 5D students on Monday:

March 21, 2011

Dear Parents in 5D,

Today we reassigned your child and moved him/her into another 5th grade homeroom for the remainder of the year.

With the regrettable ongoing illness of Ms. Jane, we feel that any additional substitution for 5D students is not productive enough for accomplishing the final performance outcomes expected of 5th graders.

I am pleased to tell you that Jane is feeling much better this weekend. She does not have a diagnosis, however, and will continue to undergo medical tests.

I am also pleased to tell you that Robert Easton, who has been serving as the assessment coordinator, has been reassigned to the 5th grade as a support teacher. He will be working with all students for enrichment and learning challenges. The 5D classroom will serve as a place for projects and guided groups. As Jane returns, she will join Mr. Easton in assisting students.

I extend great appreciation to Ghina Mounla who has done a wonderful job maintaining 5D in most of Jane’s absences. She will now return to her very demanding doctoral program full time.

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely, Geri Branch

It has been an honor to have had the opportunity to serve your child and you. Ms. Jane

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