<p> September 6, 2012</p><p>Dear Families,</p><p>Your child would like to participate in our Viking Gazette school newspaper.</p><p>We will meet on Thursdays right after school until 3:30. During this time, the students will be interviewing Joy School Staff, writing and typing up interviews or articles, and setting up the design for our upcoming newspaper.</p><p>Joining the Viking Gazette Staff means that the members need to be responsible for completing their newspaper assignments accurately and on time. I expect Viking Gazette members to attend each meeting to make sure we stay on schedule. If for some reason a student is sick or has an appointment or event to attend on the afternoon of a meeting, please let me know. I totally understand that different conflicts come up. My phone number at Joy is 873-2090 Ext. 6335. My email is [email protected]. </p><p>If a Viking Gazette member has three unexcused absences from meetings or has three unfinished newspaper assignments, that student will no longer be able to participate.</p><p>Students are also responsible for making sure they have a ride to go home when we finish our meeting at 3:30. Please let me know if your child goes to Safe Harbor so I know they have supervision after we dismiss.</p><p>Please sign the attached slip and have your child return it to me so I know you have read this letter and give permission for your child to participate in the Viking Gazette. </p><p>I look forward to working with your child! I think it will be a fun learning experience! </p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Mrs. Knouse The Viking Gazette Newspaper Club Sponsor</p><p>------</p><p>I have read the letter about the activities and responsibilities of being a member of the Viking Gazette student newspaper with my child. My child has my permission to attend future meetings and participate.</p><p>Student Name: ______</p><p>Classroom Teacher: ______</p><p>Parent Signature: ______</p><p>Phone Number to reach in case of an emergency: ______</p><p>Does your child attend Safe Harbor? ______</p>