Welcome to the James B. Congdon Elementary! I am excited and fortunate to be your new principal for the 2009-2010 school year. Our goal is to make you and your child a partner in our school community so we can accomplish a common goal—

the successful academic and social growth of your child !

We welcome your involvement and participation in our school family. From the moment your child walksthrough the doors of our school, we are committed to involving you in your child’s education. Research has
shown that children whose parents are involved in their children’s education not only have more academic success, but feel better about themselves. Working together, we can build a successful academic year.

As parents, you are your child’s first and most influential teacher. Therefore, we count on you to form a partnership with the school so we can provide the best possible educational environment for your child.
Your participation means a lot to us and most especially, to your child.

I know that with your involvement and continued support, this will be another great year for the James B.Congdon school community. Please take some time to review the policies within this handbook and return
ONLY the last page.We are happy to have you and your child at the James B. Congdon School. With great hopes in mind,

Steven K. Machado

Principal