Freedom Park School
345 42nd Street Bldg.  43400
   Mrs. T. Singh,                       Fort Gordon, Georgia  30905                       Mr. S. Kennedy,  
       Principal                                      Phone (706) 796-8428                              Assistant Principal

Welcome Letter
Dear Parents,

	Welcome all 1st Grade students! I am always excited about each New Year and hope that you are excited too!  My expectations are very high for the students each and every year and this year is certainly no exception.  I encourage all parents to take an active part in the education of their children.  Working as a team, we can and will accomplish many great things.  Please volunteer in the school as well as become an active member of our school’s PTA. 

 At Freedom Park our mission is to work together to create a safe and nurturing environment where all students are challenged to become lifelong learners and productive citizens.  My class mission this year is as simple as the A, B, C’s and D; A – apply yourself, B – believe in yourself, C – control yourself, and D – dream for yourself.
 
	Each day, ask your child what took place during the course of the day.  Spark up a conversation with your child; this lets them know that you are interested in their education.  Did you know research indicates that reading to and with your child about 20 to 30 minutes a day increases comprehension and test scores by 90%?  Please make reading a part of your daily routine for it is a requirement for all students.  There have been many changes to the curriculum not only here at Freedom Park but throughout the county.   I are excite are eager to start the year!

	I’d like to tell you just a little bit about me.  I am a product of the Richmond County Public School System.  I received my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in 1990.  I received my Master’s Degree in Education from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN in 2004.  I am married to a retired Army soldier.  I have two sons (30 and 14) and one daughter (26).  I have been teaching for 27 years, welcoming each New Year as it comes. 

I know that this will be an enjoyable year for you as well as your child.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 706-796-8428 (school).  My e-mail address is brownja@richmond.k12.ga.us  and cell # is 706-833-5688.  Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned as soon as possible.  I will also text message you if you are a texter.  THIS IS ALREADY A GREAT YEAR FOR US!

Thanks in advance for your support!

Mrs. J. Brownlee
1st Grade Teacher
Freedom Park School