Frank I.

Brown Elementary School

37 Highland Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106

Margaret Hawkins, Principal Telephone 207-799-5196
Email Address: hawkinma@spsd.org FAX 207-767-7742



September 17, 2014



Dear Brown School families and Friends,

It is time for our annual Academic Open House. It will be next Tuesday, September 23, 2014. We
have set it up in two shifts. From 6:00 to 6:30 the Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two teachers
will be presenting. At 6:45 to 7:15 the Grade Three, Four, and Five will present. All presentations will
take place in the classroom. This is a very important opportunity for you to hear from your childs
teacher about curriculum, instruction, assessments, homework, classroom routines and
expectations.

Based on the survey that we did last year we heard your request for childcare. I have made
arrangements with S.P.H.S. to have students from the Interact Club provide childcare in the gym
during the presentations.

Also during the evening, Jane Eberle will be providing Volunteer Training and explaining the process
of background checks for all field trip chaperones. Jane will have two sessions so that parents can
attend a session of Academic Open House and attend a volunteer training session.

I hope that the schedule and the childcare works for many of you. The information being shared will
be very helpful as we all work together to provide your child with a great educational experience at
Brown School. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,



Margaret Hawkins