BREAKING NEWS:
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL for the 2023-2024 school year! I'm so excited and I hope you are too! Below, you will find a copy of my classroom back-to-school letter and supply list. Snack and water bottle information is listed below as well.
Remember, the beginning of the year is always HOT! Please dress appropriately and drink plenty of fluids. WATER BOTTLES ONLY please! Wear sunscreen daily if necessary, students are outside at recess and even short bouts in the sun can cause a sunburn.
If you need to contact me, the easiest way is by email: [email protected] I try to check it before and after school and often mid-day. I'm also happy to meet in person. You can email me and we can make arrangements to meet at school. Please feel free to explore this site. Most information about my classroom can be found here. Information regarding school and classroom expectations, testing, curriculum, birthdays, absences, etc., etc. are all listed on this website.
See my BACK TO SCHOOL LETTER below with information regarding our classroom this year. :-)
Remember, the beginning of the year is always HOT! Please dress appropriately and drink plenty of fluids. WATER BOTTLES ONLY please! Wear sunscreen daily if necessary, students are outside at recess and even short bouts in the sun can cause a sunburn.
If you need to contact me, the easiest way is by email: [email protected] I try to check it before and after school and often mid-day. I'm also happy to meet in person. You can email me and we can make arrangements to meet at school. Please feel free to explore this site. Most information about my classroom can be found here. Information regarding school and classroom expectations, testing, curriculum, birthdays, absences, etc., etc. are all listed on this website.
See my BACK TO SCHOOL LETTER below with information regarding our classroom this year. :-)
SNACK & WATER BOTTLES:
SNACKS: We will have a mid-morning snack every day. As soon as I know our recess schedule, snack time will be either before or after first recess. Please encourage your child to eat a nutritious breakfast everyday! Good nutrition is extremely important to learning. 5th graders generally have the latest lunch of the day. Snacks should be healthy caloric snacks that will keep students full until their lunchtime. Please try to avoid too many sugary snacks, sweets and candy. Students must bring their own snack. Unfortunately I am unable to provide snacks unless there are donations. So if there are no donated snacks I will not be able to provide a snack for students who forget or don't have a snack.
WATER BOTTLES ONLY! No other drinks in the classroom! Water bottles will be taken home the last day of each week to be cleaned at home. The only exception to this rule will be parties.
SNACKS: We will have a mid-morning snack every day. As soon as I know our recess schedule, snack time will be either before or after first recess. Please encourage your child to eat a nutritious breakfast everyday! Good nutrition is extremely important to learning. 5th graders generally have the latest lunch of the day. Snacks should be healthy caloric snacks that will keep students full until their lunchtime. Please try to avoid too many sugary snacks, sweets and candy. Students must bring their own snack. Unfortunately I am unable to provide snacks unless there are donations. So if there are no donated snacks I will not be able to provide a snack for students who forget or don't have a snack.
WATER BOTTLES ONLY! No other drinks in the classroom! Water bottles will be taken home the last day of each week to be cleaned at home. The only exception to this rule will be parties.
MENTAL HEALTH:
While the main focus of school is academic, mental health at school is also important. An awareness of the emotional climate in my classroom is a priority. I realize and appreciate that each student comes from a different background, life, family, and social experiences, and they also come with their own individual challenges, strengths, and unique personalities. There is always an expectation of kindness and respect in my classroom. If parents and students ever have any concerns, you may always send me an email or make arrangements to meet with me in person before or after school most days. While I am always happy to meet with you, I am also the Safety Patrol supervisor and may not be available right before and after school without prior notice. So please email me in advance and I will always do my best to make adjustments to meet with you. :-)
While the main focus of school is academic, mental health at school is also important. An awareness of the emotional climate in my classroom is a priority. I realize and appreciate that each student comes from a different background, life, family, and social experiences, and they also come with their own individual challenges, strengths, and unique personalities. There is always an expectation of kindness and respect in my classroom. If parents and students ever have any concerns, you may always send me an email or make arrangements to meet with me in person before or after school most days. While I am always happy to meet with you, I am also the Safety Patrol supervisor and may not be available right before and after school without prior notice. So please email me in advance and I will always do my best to make adjustments to meet with you. :-)