Good Evening Parents and Students!



What's Happening Today
I've had several inquiries about which Friday this month is Tag Day. According to the Student/Parent Handbook, Tag Day occurs on every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. The next Tag Day will be on August 23, 2013. Please be advised that this Friday is a regular uniform day and students should wear the official school uniform tomorrow. I hope this clears up any confusion.

Another issue I'd like to address is concerning P.E. today. There was a small uproar about changing uniforms after P.E. because students didn't have to last year. I have explained to my class that this year is a new year, and that there will be some changes from last year. I am a teacher new to this school (though not new to teaching) and I have my own way of doing things. Some things will be different, some will be the same. Students will be changing back into the school uniform from the P.E. uniform because our new P.E. time will be earlier than last year's time. I encourage your children to embrace change because it is inevitable with life. :-)

Both Mr. Jarvis and I have collaborated our schedules and we will begin switching classes for Math and Language Arts and Spanish on next Wednesday. There will also be art classes this year and I hope to do some exciting things with 5-8 Art including Art history, technique, and art theory.

Upcoming Events
Tag Day--August 23, 2013
Spelling Lists will start Monday August 19, 2013
No Homework Tonight!

I will post the official class schedule this weekend so that you will know when and where to find us.Sometime next week you should also be able to log in and see student grades/assignments. Don't forget: my cell number and other contact information is listed in my first Welcome post if you need to contact me.