Calling all writers!  Check out the link to an awesome writing contest for students 9-13 years old.  Winners actually receive a hardbound copy of their book, besides getting it read on the internet.  How cool is that?  Visit the link to learn more.  http://www.contest.mrsp.com/Default.aspx

We seem to be encountering some technical difficulties with School Notes.  I've noticed in the past that the beginning of the school year frequently brings heavy traffic to the site.  With any luck the traffic will soon slow and the site will become more reliable.  I will continue posting assignments and have added the date to the page so you can easily tell if you are looking at "today's" lessons or an outdated page.  I apologize for the glitches!  This is a great tool....when it's working.  :)

It's hard to believe that we already have two weeks of school nearly completed.  I am so enjoying all of the wonderful personalities in our classroom and look forward to learning more about each of my students.  Please contact me, e-mail is best, if you have information that you would like to share or questions you would like to ask about your student.  Working together we can all make this an amazing school year.