Parent+Letter

Advanced Technology Academy September 8, 2009 Dear 6th Grade Parent(s)/ Guardian(s): I am delighted to welcome you to a brand new school year full of transitions as your child enters the first year of middle school! My name is Andrea Miller and I look forward to teaching 6th grade Math, Science and Work Keys. This will be my fifth year teaching at the middle school level and my second year teaching with the Advanced Technology Academy family. I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University with a major in Science and a minor in Mathematics. I will be earning a Masters Degree in December that focuses on Teaching Middle Grade Students through Eastern Michigan University. I anticipate an inspirational year that will elevate your child’s acquisition of knowledge as well as facilitate a cooperative classroom community that instills both self confidence and mutual respect using our REACH values. Just as you do, I hold very high expectations for your child. My goal is to provide a learning environment that is both exciting and rewarding for my students. I expect that students will abide by the rules of our school and our classroom so that we develop a safe place where students can achieve to their fullest potential. My job as a teacher is to stimulate, motivate and encourage my students to be at their best daily and to achieve success through active participation not only in academic areas, but in all walks of life. Therefore, students will be held accountable to put forth their best effort, academically as well as behaviorally. I am looking ahead to a very successful school year at our beautifully renovated new campus! I will do my best to keep you informed of your child’s progress within our classroom through notes and phone calls home. Very soon you will also be able to view your students’ grades online. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please feel free to contact me by the following:

v ATA Office:  Phone: (313) 625-4700 v Email  amiller@atafordpas.org Thank you for your continued educational assistance and encouragement and I look forward to our partnership in your child’s future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Andrea Miller