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Dear Sirs,
We the undersigned are parents of the current kindergarten class at the Linden Avenue School. We are concerned about the class size for our children as they make the transition into 1st grade.
The current 1st grade class has 4 sections while the current kindergarten and second grades have 3 sections. The present number of kindergarten and 1st grade students is essentially the same (there are a total of 2 more 1st grade students). Despite this there is some consideration being given to moving the extra class section to the 2nd grade rather than keeping it in the 1st grade.
We think this would be unfair to our children for at least two reasons. First, we believe the transition from kindergarten to first grade is more challenging than the transition from 1st to 2nd. Second, research shows that children learn better with more individual attention. We feel that all students who pass through Linden should have the benefit of small class size and that it would be unfair for this advantage to follow one group of students.
By signing this letter we request that the extra class section remain in the 1st grade thereby giving our children, and all children who pass through Linden the advantage of small class size, especially in a year that can be a difficult transition.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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Updates
May 3, 2012
I have requested a formal meeting with the district office to present our data regarding class section allocation. We are currently compiling the latest enrollment figures to ensure our argument for maintaining the current structure is backed by specific school documentation.
May 3, 2012
The administration has acknowledged our petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss these section allocations. I am currently drafting a summary of our primary concerns to present to the board. We are preparing to outline the staffing requirements necessary to maintain four sections for the upcoming year.
6 Comments
My son is in this class and 30 kids to one teacher is just way too many. they need the help.
Ridiculous that they are even thinking about cutting a section. keep the small classes for the little ones who need it most.
Agreed. 1st grade is a huge adjustment period. dont crowd them now.
Smaller class sizes are proven to help early readers. dont make the wrong choice for these kids!!
Linden Ave needs to do better. why is this even up for debate???
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Dear Sirs,
We the undersigned are parents of the current kindergarten class at the Linden Avenue School. We are concerned about the class size for our children as they make the transition into 1st grade.
The current 1st grade class has 4 sections while the current kindergarten and second grades have 3 sections. The present number of kindergarten and 1st grade students is essentially the same (there are a total of 2 more 1st grade students). Despite this there is some consideration being given to moving the extra class section to the 2nd grade rather than keeping it in the 1st grade.
We think this would be unfair to our children for at least two reasons. First, we believe the transition from kindergarten to first grade is more challenging than the transition from 1st to 2nd. Second, research shows that children learn better with more individual attention. We feel that all students who pass through Linden should have the benefit of small class size and that it would be unfair for this advantage to follow one group of students.
By signing this letter we request that the extra class section remain in the 1st grade thereby giving our children, and all children who pass through Linden the advantage of small class size, especially in a year that can be a difficult transition.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Updates
May 3, 2012
I have requested a formal meeting with the district office to present our data regarding class section allocation. We are currently compiling the latest enrollment figures to ensure our argument for maintaining the current structure is backed by specific school documentation.
May 3, 2012
The administration has acknowledged our petition and requested a formal meeting to discuss these section allocations. I am currently drafting a summary of our primary concerns to present to the board. We are preparing to outline the staffing requirements necessary to maintain four sections for the upcoming year.
6 Comments
This is common sense. keep the four sections.
My son is in this class and 30 kids to one teacher is just way too many. they need the help.
Ridiculous that they are even thinking about cutting a section. keep the small classes for the little ones who need it most.
Agreed. 1st grade is a huge adjustment period. dont crowd them now.
Smaller class sizes are proven to help early readers. dont make the wrong choice for these kids!!
Linden Ave needs to do better. why is this even up for debate???
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This is common sense. keep the four sections.