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=Welcome to Room 207!=

We're a third grade classroom at the Lincoln School in Lowell, MA. School is beginning soon. Check back early and often for updates before the start of the school year.

Supply List for 2011-2012
If your student was present for the Step Up Event on our last day of school, he or she received a letter stating what minimal supplies we would like each student to have. It is important that students have a homework box of supplies at home. This does not need to be fancy - here are some suggestions for you:
 * Pencil, eraser, and a hand pencil sharpener
 * Glue stick (1 should be plenty for the year)
 * Crayons (box of 8 or 16 maximum)
 * 12-inch ruler
 * Flash cards - or Make-your-own cards using 3x5 file cards - for addition/subtraction (review from Grade 2); students will need another set of cards for multiplication and division practice.

In addition, we would like students to have a sturdy pocket folder for bringing homework and corrected work back and forth. A backpack - NO WHEELIES - is essential. Most students like to have a zipper plastic pencil pouch to keep in school. Pencils and erasers need to be on hand at all times. We usually find that 2 dozen pencils will be fine for the entire year. All other supplies are provided by the school or by me.

A note on those backpacks: Student lockers are narrow and half-sized. Please trust me that larger wheel around packs will not fit in the locker - your child's backpack must be stowed in the lockers during the day. For safety reasons backpacks cannot be left outside of a locker in the hallway nor can they be stored in the classroom.

About Your Child's Teacher
I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was in second grade at the Ohio Street School in Huron, Ohio. It took a long time before I found my niche as a teacher…. I started my career as a K-12 Music Specialist in the Upper Connecticut Valley area of New Hampshire. Traveling between 2 towns and 12 grade levels just wasn’t the career I had envisioned for myself. I left teaching after a year and worked, first as a music salesperson in a large music store and then in an international architectural firm in Harvard Square and in a small software startup. When my son became a preschooler, I was given an opportunity to work part-time as a teaching assistant. Teaching, which was my first love, became a passion for me. So, in the late 80s I got my M.Ed. from University of Lowell. I've taught second grade in both private and public schools and I was an Instructional Technology Specialist for PreK-Grade 4. This year marks my fifth year teaching third grade at the Lincoln School. I love my classroom and the energy the students bring to it. Even on days when the energy is more than I would like (read day before any vacation), the laughter, tears, hardwork and challenges make it worth every minute of time put into it. I am looking forward to working with you and your child this year. I know that together we can make this an unforgettable year of growth - and fun - for your student. .