Welcome Parents and Kids,

I'm so excited for a new year and I hope you are too. Every year I feel fortunate to have a "clean slate"-- an opportunity to do some things better and other things differently. I also love revisiting favorite "old friends"; the topics, lessons, and books I never get tired of.

I usually update this blog once a week, with a run down of the big ideas being addressed in the coming week, as well as special volunteer needs or upcoming events.

For now, school supplies and parent forms are the needs. The kids will be bringing home a huge stack of papers from the district. As you know, these are important to update yearly so we can stay current and so that you can remind your child of our expectations regarding behavior in person and with technology. Parent Alliance is also giving you a terrific variety of volunteer opportunities. As for supplies, I have a list to the right. Please don't purchase binders; they're heavy and awkward for the kids to use. I also have a Wish List to the right of this entry. Donations are always welcome!

Finally, I encourage you to subscribe to this blog (above). That way you will get updates whenever I post!

Take care, and I look forward to seeing you all soon,
Carroll Mayer