Like anyone I love summer! I've had lots of fun visiting my family, enjoying nature, reading lots of great books, and even cleaning out drawers (they look wonderful). I also love the excitement that a new school year brings. Pretty soon I will have a whole new set of students to get to know. Together we wiil grow in academics and in friendships. Fifth grade can be challenging and at times trying as you prepare to leave elementary school. My goal is to make it your best school year ever! How's that? Since we all tend to value things more when we've worked for them, you'll practice hard work (you can do it!), perseverance, and respect for all. It's the recipe for a memorable and best fifth grade! Enjoy the last few days of summer vacation with a good book. Even better-write a summary of it and your opinion of it (you can even post it on this blog to inspire others). You'll be that much ahead of the homework game, exercise your brain, and you'll have fun reading! Each teacher, including me, has lots of ideas for learning that we know you'll enjoy. Please visit this website often as I will continue to post helpful information. Drop me a line, and tell me what you've been doing this summer. See you soon!

I have a website! I am excited to have it. I hope that it becomes a convenient way to stay in touch. I have asked my former students what they would like to see and have taken note.

I look forward to my new class using this site to both gain and share information. Look for students' reports on the "Kids' Work" tab, great resource links on the links page, and class-specific files available to you on the homework page.

I plan to post information here that pertains to all members of the class including the parents. Please let me know if there is anything in particular you would like to see posted. Drop a line on this public blog. If you prefer a private note, email me conveniently through the "Contact Me" tab.

I hope that this is the beginning of a great new way to communicate and benefit our students!