My name is Tereza Storrier and I have the privilege of being your child’s teacher this year.   This will be my fifth year with the Calgary Board of Education and third year at Colonel J. Fred Scott School.  I feel very honored to be a part of this exceptional learning community.

I am a dedicated runner and yoga practitioner, often spending my weekends in the mountains skiing and hiking with my husband and eight year old daughter.

We know that children are most successful when families and schools work closely together.  We ask that you talk to your child about their daily experiences each evening.  Your child will bring home an agenda each day that will share any notices and homework.  Please take time to go over your children’s work with them and initial the agenda.  They will have worked hard during the day and would welcome time to share their learning.  Please ask lots of questions.  We know that children often begin by saying they did “nothing” but we can promise that every day they should have important news to share.

I would like you to be aware of these points that will help us out in our classroom:

1.     Ensure your child is on time for school.  This helps children begin each day calmly.

2.     Indoor shoes are required.  It is best when these shoes are runners that can be used during daily phys-ed.

3.     Please send your child with a backpack or book bag to carry homework, library books, agendas etc.  Please do not send toys, skateboards and other valuable items to school.  We cannot be responsible for their safety.

4.     We know that children benefit from drinking water throughout the day.  Your child is welcome to bring a water bottle with a lid and keep it at their desk.  It will be sent home each evening for washing and refilling.  Just a reminder that we are a pop-free school so please only send water, milk or juice with your children.

5.     Due to the number of students in our school with food allergies and intolerances we ask that parents do not send food to school for sharing e.g.. birthdays.  On special occasions food might be served within the classroom and teachers will notify parents in advance and will plan for the particular needs of the students.

6.     Library books will be sent home regularly.  Please help your child return them in time when they are ready to be exchanged.

7.     Reading will be an integral part of our work throughout the year. Children are encouraged to read at least 30 minutes each evening. 

8.     We are always looking for volunteers! If you are able to come and help us out during field trips please let us know by sending back the approriate pages that were included in your forms envelope.

If you have any questions please feel free to phone me at 777-6710 ext 2020 before classes start in the morning, at lunch or after school and we can arrange a time to talk or meet in person. You may also reach me by email at testorrier@cbe.ab.ca

I look forward to working with you and your child!