It was a pleasure today spending time with many of our new classmates today. It is so important for your child to make connections to their teacher, even prior to the first day of school. I wanted to thank you in advance for welcoming Emily and I into your home. I hope we were able to put you at ease and help you answer any questions that still remained. Please feel free to let me know if you have any last minute questions. I'm here to help you make the transition to UES as easy as I can. Also, if you haven't heard, there will be a coffee hour in the cafeteria for all new Kindergarten families on the first day of school. Once you say your farewells on the playground to your chidlren, please join other families for some time to regroup, meet new parents, and reflect on sending your child off!