Bring on Week 3.

Old business:

• The kids are settling in. We are all adjusting to new energy and beginning to focus on learning.
• The XC meet was so much fun, even in the blazing heat. Your kids (and mine) amazed me. Honestly, I didn't think they all would finish. They are awesome! 

New business this week:

• We'll have XC practice at the fairgrounds on Tuesday. I need another driver. Pick up will be at the fairgrounds between 4:15 and 4:30.
• Parent night is Thursday starting at 6:00 pm. I'm looking forward to sharing what our days look like with you.
• Because of parent night, there will not be XC practice on Thursday. 
• A day trip to Cranberry Glades is planned for Friday but I need two more drivers. We can't go if we can't transport. Contact me if you can drive.

Important future events:

• September 20, 5:30-7:00pm: Back to school picnic at Hollowell Park. Bring a dish or dessert to share.
• September 29: Harvest Dinner. Tickets are now on sale.
• October 5 and October 8: Goal setting conferences - no school
• October 5: XC meet at Pipestem. I will have goal setting conferences in the morning. We'll travel to Pipestem in the afternoon, leaving around 2:00. The first race is at 5:45 (high school) with the middle school races beginning around 6:30.

Here is some information about our next meet.

We had a great week. I'm still getting to know each student and the ways of GES. Our class is interesting and enthusiastic and I'm looking forward to an enjoyable year. Mrs. Troyer and I are working hard to shape our classroom into one that is comfortable, safe, and pleasant for every student. Some procedures and expectations will remain consistent and others will change slightly due to new teachers and new students. Our goal is for all of the class to cooperate and be respectful while learning and playing so that we can spend each day in a relaxed, supportive, learning environment.

Hope to see all of you Thursday evening,

Mrs. J