Answer the following question. Name is Dae Kenny Life Connections 12: Introduction Letter This is your opportunity to introduce yourself formally to me and let me know your thoughts and opinions on school, your interests outside of school, and how I can help make this course practical and worthwhile for you. This letter needs to be TYPED using no larger than 12 point font. I look forward to reading them and getting to know you better! 1. First things first! Please write todays date on the top right hand corner of your page. 2. Leavetwolinesofspaceandbeginyourletterwiththefollowingsalutation: Dear Ms. Lacroix, Leave two lines of space and start a new paragraph. 3. Begin by introducing yourself. Some suggestions to include are: Your name & last name. Including phonetic spelling would be much appreciated. Here are some examples: My last name Lacroix is pronounced La-Kwah. David Baranowski = David Ba-ra-nof-ski Jane Liley = Jane Ligh-lee (rhymes with highly) Pei-Ling Huang = Pay-Lyn Hu-ang Ravish Shekaraiah = Raveesh Shek-ra-ja Raul Gonzalez = rah-OOL Gon-SAH-les Sophia Lamagna = So-fia Lamagna (sounds like lasagna) Ngoc Nguyen: nahk nuhWEN or sounds like knock WIN If you have any pets/siblings/live with extended family etc. If you play any sports/instruments If you have your N or L (your own car?) If you are working (where, what you enjoy/dislike most about your job) Who are the most important people in your life? Your favourite activity to do outside of school Pronouns you go by (him/he, her/she, they) Whether or not you have access to your own technology (laptop/iPad) to bring to school (other than your phone) 4. In a new What characteristics would you like your teacher to have? What things would you like your teacher to do to make this year meaningful for you? paragraph: REMSS CLC 12 Ms.Lacroix

5. In a new paragraph: How would you like to be assessed? For example... Do you prefer letter grades or percentages? Written comments or verbal feedback? Self assessment (you evaluate yourself based on the learning outcomes how you think you did on assignments) Peer assessment as well as teacher? Most importantly, how do you feel about assessment in general? 5. In another paragraph... 6. In What do you think are your strongest skills when working with other students or teachers? What would you like to improve upon in this area? Life Connections 12 has definitive mandatory timelines and is fast paced requiring ongoing self-assessment, flexibility and responsibility. How would you rate your ability to work independently and meet deadlines? If you constantly struggle to meet deadlines, why do you think this is and what will you do differently this year to be successful? another paragraph... What you are most looking forward to this year and why. It can be either something personal or school related. What you are most nervous about this year and why. It can be either something personal or school related. Feel free to include anything else in your letter that you would like me to know. I will treat this information with the utmost of confidence. 8. Finish your letter with a closing of your choice such as Sincerely or Yours Truly leave a couple of lines underneath and then sign your name. Example: Sincerely, Ms. Lacroix REMSS CLC 12 Ms.Lacroix