JOHN NEUBAUER
Superintendent
PHONE
(281) 357-3100
FAX
(281) 357-3128
September 3, 2009
Dear Tomball ISD Parents:
You may be aware that President Barack Obama is scheduled to address the nation’s school children via the internet on September 8. According to the representatives with the White House, President Obama’s speech will address four main points:
The importance of staying in school.
The importance of education.
The importance of education to the country.
The importance of education to the future of the country.
The live internet broadcast is scheduled during our campus lunch periods, which makes it impossible to air to all students at that time. Therefore, Tomball ISD will not be showing the live broadcast. However, we will capture the broadcast electronically for viewing by our district administrators. The speech will be analyzed for grade level appropriateness for viewing by students in social studies courses. If the speech is approved for viewing, teachers will have the pportunity to incorporate the speech into their future lesson plans. Parents will be notified before the speech is viewed in class and given an opportunity to complete an opt out form for their children.
We appreciate your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
John Neubauer
Superintendent of Schools
