Wow! It was so great to see all of your bright smiling faces last night! I am really excited to start a new school year here at Fern Bluff. Are you guys ready for Tuesday? Be sure that you know how you are getting home, bring your lunch money (or lunchbox), and come ready to learn!
Please make note of some changes to our dismissal procedures this year. If your child has a younger sibling in kindergarten or first grade, we are going to send your older student to wait with him or her on the front porch. This will hopefully cut down on some of the chaos. Also, please remember that we dismiss at 2:45. Any children remaining at 3:00 will be sent to wait for their rides in the office.
On a more personal note, I know that it is always a little difficult to get to know your child's teacher at the beginning of the year. If I had to describe myself as a teacher, I would say that I am empathetic and loving, yet structured. The easiest way to communicate with me is via e-mail. I am also going to try something new by adding this blog to my website this year, so if you have a question that is relevant to the entire class, please feel free to add your comments!
I look forward to working with you, and I would love to hear from you. It's going to be a rockin' year!