First Homework Parent Letter

(Send in June to next year’s students)

Dear Parents,

I am so excited that your child ___________ will be a part of our class next year. I am writing to you to explain your child’s very first homework assignment! In the fall, we do a very special project that involves harvesting vegetables and sharing with others. In order to make the project more meaningful, I am asking for your help now and over the summer.

Please purchase a vegetable plant (such as onion, pepper, or tomato) and plant it in a garden space or a large pot in the sun. With the help of your child, nurture the plant throughout the summer. Guide your child to learn what the plant needs in order to grow and be healthy. Talk with your child about the changes that take place in the plant throughout the summer. Feel free to harvest the vegetables that grow as they are ready. Just be sure to save at least one vegetable for our project.

Thank you so much for your help! See you in the fall!

Sincerely,