May 16, 2020
Dear Families,
I would like to introduce myself! My name is Gretchen DeRosa, and I am the Literacy Coach at Thorson. As you have read, I will be your point of contact over the course of the last few weeks of school, while Mrs. Kuck is on maternity leave. As soon as I’m notified that Mrs. Kuck’s maternity begins, I’ll send an email letting you know. In addition to being your point of contact, I will also be meeting with Mrs. Kuck’s small groups for reading and I will follow the schedule she has already set into place. Please note, I will use the same Meet code, “Bear,” to start the Meets so nothing will be different for you.
I’d like to share a little bit about myself and my background so you don’t feel like a stranger is taking over! My husband and I live here in Cedarburg and have three children, who all currently attend Thorson - grades 1, 3 and 5. This is my 7th year at Thorson in this role as Literacy Coach, and previously I taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, and then was a reading specialist after earning my master’s degree in reading back in 2010. The role I’m in now allows me to work with students and teachers, helping kids become readers and writers! I love what I do and I love the variety of experiences I get, such as the opportunity to work with your kids in this new virtual environment! I see myself as a learner, always looking to grow my knowledge and improve what I do. I look forward to working with you and your children over the next couple of weeks!
Mrs. Kuck has taken the time to share information and plans with me as we transition at this time. I’m confident that I will be able to answer almost any questions you may have, and if not, I will get you the answer! Please feel free to contact me via email, and I will respond as soon as I can. I will do my best to be as available as possible during Mrs. Kuck’s office hours. Please understand that I do have some meetings scheduled during the 12:30-1:30 time on some of the days but I will respond as soon as I can, certainly by the end of the day.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gretchen DeRosa
Primary and Intermediate Literacy Coach
Thorson Elementary
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