August 19,2008

Dear Parents and Students,

We're delighted to welcome you to Safety Harbor Elementary for the 2008-2009 school year. lf you are returning to us, "Welcome Home!" lf you are new to S.H.E.S., we will do our best to make you feel at home.

We are very proud that our 3'0, 4tn, and 5th grade students earned an "A" on the FCAT testing for the second year in a row!

All students will be bringing home a lot of important information, along with some forms which need to be completed and returned as soon as possible. Please take the time to read the Parent/Student Handbook, which contains very valuable information you will use daily. A Pinellas County Schools Media Release Form is included. All parents of new Kindergarten students and students without a current release on file are encouraged to read, sign, and return the release form as soon as possible. Another important item in the first day packet is the PTA membership. Safety Harbor Elementary has a wonderful PTA - We hope you will complete the membership form and send it in right away! Student Planners are available in your child's classroom. To purchase the planner, please send in $5.00. lf you will be sending a check, it should be made out to "Safety Harbor Elementary PTA". lf you are sending cash, please be aware that the teacher will not be able to give you change.

One of the ways we will be communicating with you again this year is the Connect Ed. Program. Periodically, and particularly in the case of an emergency, you will receive a telephone call from the school. Please be sure to let us know immediately if you change your phone number, so that you won't miss our calls.

We love to have you join your child for lunch in our Cafeteria, or at the Picnic table area.  lf you plan to eat with your child at the picnic tables, and would like to include another student (one only, please), we ask that you have written permission from that student's parent. Also, if you are planning to send in a treat for the class, to celebrate a birthday, etc., please speak to the teacher first, and remember that the snack should be a healthy one.

Safety is important to us. All school gates will be locked at 8:454.M. lf your child is late,you must bring him/her to the office for a tardy slip. Please remember that you must sign in FIRST at the front office each time you are on campus.

Student Hours will remain 8:40am-2:40pm, with the first bell at 8:30am.

We are looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,

Robert Kalach, Principal
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