eNews Notes

August 24, 2026

Dear Students of Room 201,

Welcome to fifth grade and your final year of elementary school; I am very

pleased to have each of you in my class! Whether we know each other from the

hallway or have some other connection, or do not really know each other yet, I

am looking forward to getting to know you. I'd love to learn what your

strengths are, what you struggle with, what fascinates you, and what hopes and

dreams you have for your year. I am eager to help you as you learn and grow

into the fifth grade version of you. I hope you will find our classroom a

welcoming, safe, and comfortable place to be yourself, and that you will feel

inspired and supported as you try new things and take on some robust and

meaningful challenges.

Some of you are eager for back-to-school while others of you may be feeling

more anxious than excited. Whatever you are thinking and feeling about school,

there is room for you and your experience in our class community.

This summer, I spent most of the summer in Vermont helping my sister and her

husband pack up their house for a move across the country. It was a wonderful

family time full of great conversation, laughter, and cook outs. I have been

spending a great deal of time with Cooper, my springer spaniel, who loves to

investigate new places, play tug, and cuddle. I have also eaten my share of ice

cream cones, and read lots and lots and lots of books. What have you done

over the summer to relax or recreate? I am looking forward to hearing all of

your stories and to meeting all of you very soon!

There is an optional “sneak peek” on Tuesday afternoon from 2:15 to 3:00 when

you can come check out the room and say hello. Our official start is Wednesday

morning, September 1st at 8:10 in room 201. Come directly to the room and we

will go together to lockers and get things organized. In the meantime, feel free