To 6th Grade, and Beyond!

First off, I'd just like to welcome everyone back!  New and old students alike, 5th grade is done, summer is almost over, and if you're anything like me, you're ready to start the new year!  I'm super excited for our new school family!  For the next nine months, we'll be spending more of our waking moments together than with our own families. This means, though we may not be best friends with everyone, we will respect everyone and create a positive, nurturing environment that everyone is happy to be a part of.

Just a few things to start the year off:

* Remember, back to school night is August 19.  I use this as a chance to meet the students I don't already know, double check the contact information I have, and send home any information or forms that you need.  Please be sure to come.  There will be two sessions, either 6:30 or 7:00.

* Our supply list has been posted on the school's website.  If you haven't seen it already, follow this link to check it out: http://www.syracuseartsacademy.org/Supplies.html

* Every year I have at least some parents ask if there are any supplies we need for the classroom.  Below is a "wish list" of things we can always use in the room.  If you want to help supply some of it now, or at any time throughout the year, it'd be greatly appreciated.  If you are unable to buy anything extra, no worries!

• Tissues
• Paper Towels
• Clorox Wipes
• Sanitizer
• Pencils
• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• Copy Paper
• Glue Sticks
• Elmer's Glue
• Dry Erase Markers
• Sharpies (Black and Colored)
• Highlighters
• Small Nic-nacs for prize box

I will have all other necessary forms and information (Computer and Locker Agreements, etc.) at Back-to-School night.  I hope to see you there!  Until then, enjoy the last few days of freedom! Only a week and a half and we head into the new year!!!