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Regardless of what students hear about teachers, first impressions matter. If possible, draft a letter before school begins, inviting students to a shared learning space. Welcome them, and be clear about expectations. Use language that supports the message you're conveying, and clearly communicate your excitement for teaching them. If you like, add information about the kinds of learning that will occur in class. For older students, attaching a syllabus to your welcome letter can help them see the scope of learning and ties to assessment throughout the year. (See the appendix for examples of a syllabus I have used.) Figure 1.1 is an example of a letter I wrote for high school students and parents/caregivers.