Mr. Joseph
Leonard
210 Archway
Lincoln
2250 S.
Gilbert Rd., Chandler, AZ 85286
August, 1st,
2016
Dear Parents and
Guardians,
Welcome to
Archway Lincoln and the Fourth Grade! It is going to be an amazing year.
Firstly, allow
me to introduce myself. My name is Joseph Leonard and this is my second year
working at Archway Lincoln. Prior to my arrival at Archway, I obtained a B.A.
in Liberal Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Go Irish! During my
undergraduate studies I immersed myself in the Great Books, while also
volunteering at John Adam’s High School in South Bend, Indiana, working with at-risk
youth. It was through this experience that I decided to pursue a career in
early education at an institution that serves the entire student. I loved my first
year of teaching and am excited to come back to Lincoln and to continue to grow
as a teacher.
Each student is
unique, and will require guidance and instruction according to their personal
needs. I look forward to being a small step in the educational journey that
your student is about to embark on at Archway Lincoln. It will be challenging,
fruitful, and an enjoyable experience for all. Our journey through fractions,
Robin Hood, The Revolutionary War, and meteorology, will make your student a better
learner, and a well-rounded individual.
In addition to
our curriculum-related subjects, we will also be learning and upholding the
nine core virtues of Great Hearts schools. These virtues encourage students to
be more than just intellectual beings; they instill each individual the ability
to act with integrity, humility, honesty, bravery, and all characteristics that
mark a virtues person. I write with confidence that the 4C classroom will be a
close community, where students will feel comfortable and safe to pursue their
intellectual endeavors in a manner that services all.
A few
announcements before the year begins:
·
Meet
the Teacher Night is on Wednesday, August 4th at 5:00 P.M. Please
bring any school supplies on Wednesday, and allow students to organize desks.
No need to bring any books on the first day. Please bring a sock for erasing
whiteboards.
·
First
Day of School is Thursday August 4th and it is a FULL day, with
dismissal at 3:20 P.M. for all 4th graders.
·
School
starts at 8:00 A.M. sharp, and doors open at 7:40 A.M. We recommend students
arrive at least 10 minutes prior to school.
·
Please
bring a water bottle and a packed lunch for the first week. NO hot lunch is
available for the first week of school.
·
If
you have decided not to send your students to Archway Lincoln for the coming
school year, please contact Rachel Minde, our office manager, immediately at: Rminde@archwaylincoln.org so your student can be withdrawn from
the roles.
I look forward
to working closely with you as we gather together to instill a love for
learning in each student, while encouraging them to seek the truth, the beauty,
and the goodness that surrounds us in our everyday life. Feel free to email me
at jleonard@archwaylincoln.org if you have any questions or comments. I
thank you in advance for your support in making this a fantastic year for
everyone involved.
Very Truly,
Joseph Leonard
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