Question

below is a draft email written by a preschool teacher to schedule initial encounter meeting with families of newly starting children. after reviewing the email, share 2 specific suggestions to improve it to make it clearer, more sensitive to families diverse needs, and welcoming families. include what the teacher actually can say in the email.

hello families,
welcome to our class! i am so excited to welcome everyone to the class. i would like to meet with you before school starts. you can come on august 12, 13, or 14 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. the purpose of this meeting is to get to know each other. please let me know what day and time works best for you by replying to this email.

thank you,
ms. taylor

Explanation:

1. Acknowledge diversity: Mention that the teacher understands families have different schedules and needs. For example, "I understand that all families have unique schedules and needs. If the proposed dates and times do not work for you, please let me know and we can try to find an alternative."
2. Provide more information: Share what to expect during the meeting. For instance, "During our meeting, we can discuss your child's interests, any special needs or concerns you may have, and what your child can look forward to in our preschool class."

Answer:

1. "I understand that all families have unique schedules and needs. If the proposed dates and times do not work for you, please let me know and we can try to find an alternative."
2. "During our meeting, we can discuss your child's interests, any special needs or concerns you may have, and what your child can look forward to in our preschool class."