| March 2008 Dear Friends, A quality education is one of the most important gifts a child can receive. It is in a school community where our children learn about themselves and the world around them. It is where their gifts are nurtured; their character shaped; and their lives transformed. The transition to the middle grades is both an exciting and crucial time for students and their families. Adolescents struggle to make meaning of the world around them while living with the physical changes taking place in themselves. That is why Thea Bowman Prep offers a solid education in a supportive, preparatory environment that responds to the physical, social and emotional changes taking place in each child. I invite you to consider Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Public Charter School for your son or daughter. As a Core Knowledge school, Thea Bowman Prep offers an educational program that supports academic excellence, greater fairness, and higher literacy by providing instruction that is solid, sequenced, specific, and shared in order to help every child establish a strong foundation for success in high school, college, and beyond. Our small school size, rigorous curriculum and strong moral guidance provide the individual attention your child needs to achieve personal success. At Thea Bowman Prep, you will find a caring community that celebrates the individuality of each child, helps them to discover who they are and inspires them to realize who they can be. As a new middle school, we aspire to be one of the finest in the District of Columbia. Because we will intentionally remain small, our faculty and staff will be able to build strong relationships that support and empower your child during this critical time in their development. Our goal is that every graduate will be accepted into the high school of their choice and become leaders in our community. Thea Bowman Prep offers students the opportunity to challenge themselves in new ways everyday. I would love to have the opportunity to talk with you about our school and hope that you will call to schedule a time for me to meet with you. Sincerely,  | |
