Friday, August 7, 2009

Welcome Back!

Hello Rio Parents and welcome to 3rd grade! After nearly 6 months of maternity leave, Mrs. Sandman and I are back this year. Having a baby has been a whirlwind with many fun, exciting, and challenging developments. Our little boys are growing so fast. I don't know where the time has gone. We will both be at school on Wednesday to welcome both the students and parents into our class. At back to School Night we will have a sign up sheet for volunteers, but if you are eager to help out before then, let us know. I'd like to get weekly homework packets assembled ahead of time.

Due to budget cuts this year, we will have larger classes in 3rd grade (30 students) and are requesting many supplies. Please see the supply list posted to the right. If for any reason you are unable to purchase all of the items, please let us know.

Homework assignment for the first day of school: please have your child bring in a family photo taken this summer (if you have one). Also, as an effort to communicate and save paper this year, I will be updating this blog weekly to inform you of homework assignments and upcoming events.

If you need to contact me ahead of time my email address is athena_maraldo@pvusd.net. I know the students will be eager to see us, but please refrain from stopping by on the 11th as we will be busy with meetings and setting up the classroom.

See you bright and early at 7:49 on Wednesday!

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