Hi Fourth Graders,

I'm Ms. Riegel and I'm so excited to welcome you to my class. Fourth grade was one of my favorite years in elementary school, and I hope that it will be yours too! This is my ninth year teaching and my seventh year in 4th grade. I grew up in Bethlehem and graduated from Bethlehem High School, way before you were even born! I spent my elementary days at Elsmere School and have lots of great memories from my time as a fourth grader! 

It's been a busy summer for me! I've been working on lots of projects at my house; painting, crafting, gardening, and organizing, while also playing with my three daughters! Campbell and Sawyer are 4-year-old twins and Quinn turned one in March! We have spent a lot of time swimming this summer and the big girls are learning to ride a bike. We look a trip to Maine as a family. Quinn did not enjoy the sand on the beach. The big girls loved building sand castles. We went to the children's museum in Portland which was a big hit. We've also loved having summer playdates with our cousins - 13 altogether!

We are going to have a great year together! You might have lots of emotions about summer ending, entering a new grade, meeting new friends, being with a new teacher. Don't worry, I have those feelings too. We will make the most of our time together! Everything that we will do this year will require an open mind, flexibility, and a positive attitude. I can't wait to meet you and start our school year!

Ms. Riegel