Tonight was our Community Walk. It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you!

There were a few students I missed because they were not home and one that I missed because she had already gone to bed! (I am so sorry it got so late!!!) But those I met, were absolutely lovely and I can already tell that I have a class whose parents are actively involved in helping their children be successful in school! I have never had so many people volunteer their time and resources so quickly! Thank you all for your kind words, your warm welcome and your trust. I am humbled.... and EXCITED to get this party started!!!! We are going to have an amazing year! Best EVER!

I am excited to begin the new school year and to meet my new students and their families. It's my favorite time of the year and yet, it's nerve-racking. There's always much more that I want to do than I have time to complete. That vision of the perfect classroom, all neat and organized, with everything that I like to teach with close at hand, is always just a day away!

Okay... so maybe a lot more than one day away.... Whatever! It'll be done by Monday. But, I also want to just pile everything in the corner, forget about my "To Do" list and start teaching which is the best part of my job. "Meet the Teacher Night" is Monday but it probably should be renamed since we've (hopefully) already met, right? At any rate, Monday will be a good time to bring at least a few of the supplies into the classroom and for parents and students to see where they will be spending a good portion of their day learning and having fun. Be sure to check the blog frequently since I will be posting pictures of all we do. I can't wait to meet you!