Mr.

Ortegas Introduction Letter

Dear Parent or Guardian,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express my excitement about working
with your child this school year. I enjoy teaching English 101 and 102 because I care deeply
about my students being prepared for what they will encounter with their classes in college. I
believe that students grow and develop by not only improving their writing skills in this class, but
also how the material relates to their life. The main goal of this course is to have students write
at a college level by the end of the school year. Over the course of this year, students will be
introduced to lessons that include the incredible life and world of Shakespeare, as well as the
dystopian society within George Orwells 1984.
Additional information about the class is provided in the syllabus that students will be bringing
home for parents. Please read and sign the syllabus on the last page of the document in order
to indicate your understanding and support of the classroom expectations. There is an open
space on the signature page that allows you to write any questions or concerns you may have
after reading the syllabus. Students will be turning in this signature page to me.
Also note that if you ever have any comments, questions, or concerns, I am available for phone
calls and meetings (by appointment please) each day before and after school. I am also
available via e-mail, which I check daily before classes begin and before leaving the school, at
rortega4@asu.edu.
I am excited about working with your child. I welcome questions or comments and am looking
forward to a great year!
Sincerely,
Teacher Raymond Ortega