Have you ever had a new student show up to your classroom with no notice? AND they are a newcomer with limited or no English? Unfortunately, this has happened to me several times and I was tired of feeling unprepared and unwelcoming to my new, nervous students. I wanted them to feel like I had a plan for them (even when I wasn't given time to make one). This resource has helped immensely with that overwhelming first day! You will introduce yourself and allow the student to read your welcome lett