Dear Families:

Two weeks ago you received a letter from your principal outlining your school's accountability status under the No Child Left Behind Law.

Since your child's school receives Title I funds from the federal government, we are required to use 5% of our Title I funds to provide free outside tutoring (Supplemental Education Services) to eligible students who receive free and reduced lunch. If there is not enough funding for every child requesting services, eligible students with the greatest academic need in math as determined by 2008 MCAS testing will receive first priority.

If you would like to apply for your child to receive these free tutoring services, please complete the "Student Enrollment Form" (see above for link) and return to your school's main office by November 15, 2009. You will then receive a letter from me letting you know if your child is eligible based on their performance on the 2008 MCAS test. If he/she is eligible, I will give you information on tutoring providers in the area and help you enter an agreement with that provider. You would then be responsible for providing transportation for your child to each of these tutoring sessions.

If you have any questions about Supplemental Education Services, please contact me at 781-231-8166. In addition, more information about this can be found on the Web at www.doe.mass.edu.

We are looking forwarding to a year of educational success and continuous improvement for all of our students.

Sincerely,

Uri Harel
Title I Director
Saugus Public Schools
781-231-8166