Sunday, August 24, 2014

Facebook

Hey everyone!

I hope everyone is enjoying the last few days of summer!  Hopefully the rain will stay away and we will have good weather!

One of the ways I wanted to keep in touch with parents is with this blog.  It is a quick and easy way for me to let you know what is going on, but it won't waste a ton of paper (or get lost in a backpack!).  I also wanted to try something a little different this year.

That is where Facebook comes in.

Many people have a Facebook account.  You can find businesses, services, celebrities, TV shows and more on Facebook.  Klem South Elementary and our PTSA has a Facebook account that anyone can "like" and get updates.  I thought if they can have one, why not a classroom?  So I made a Facebook page for the parents in our classroom.  It is called, Fourth Grade with Mrs. Burns.  It is a private page and you have to ask to be invited to the page.  If you have a Facebook account, I would encourage you to like Fourth Grade with Mrs. Burns.  I will then accept you into the group.

I hope this will be a useful tool for us to use this year!  Please let me know if you have any questions!  I hope you can make it to our summer open house this Tuesday!  It is a great opportunity to drop off those supplies!  Come by anytime between 10-12.

See you soon!

Monday, August 18, 2014

It's Almost Time!

School is just about ready to begin as we enjoy the last few weeks of summer!  I am not sure about you, but my summer has been so busy!  We took a family trip to Hershey Park, my son and I went to Cub Scout Camp, we have been visiting family, having campfires, and lots of other stuff!

And now, summer is almost over!  It seems like yesterday we were meeting for the first time on the last day of school!  Next week, we will be having a Summer Open House.  You can stop by to see our classroom, and drop off any school supplies you have.  This way, you don't have to bring a ton of stuff on the first day of school!  I will be in out classroom from 10am to 12pm.  If you can come by, I would love to see you!  If you are unable to come, that is ok!  Just bring what you can on the first day of school.

For parents.....I will be using our classroom blog this year as a means of communication with you about classroom happenings.  I didn't use the blog last year, and found that I missed using it (parents too!).  So, we are back to our classroom blog!  I will also be starting a private Facebook page for you as well.  The Facebook page will just give brief updates, reminders, blog updates, etc.  It will be private, so you will have to ask to join.  I will be sending more information about it shortly.  In the mean time, you can follow the blog with email.  Each time I update the blog, you will receive an email, telling you it was updated.  This way, you won't miss a post!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!  I am looking forward to working with you and your child!  We are going to have a super year!!