I look forward to getting to know each student and his or her family this year.  In addition to 3rd, 4th, and 5th ELA, Math, Social Studies and Science, we also work on social skills, reasoning and comprehension, oral, written, and non-verbal communication (reading body cues, deciphering non-verbal cues).  Students will continue to be challenged to become more independent, self-motivated and life-long learners.  By the end of the school year, students are going to make great gains in many areas of their lives, I already know it!  Communication between students, their families and teachers is crucial for academic and social success. I check email daily and am available by phone/voicemail.  Please be sure to check out our weekly newsletter sent to you via email.  I look forward to an awesome year!