Welcome to the 2008-2009 school year at River Place Elementary! We have updated the curriculum in several areas this summer, so I cannot wait to start sharing my new ideas with you.

Writing is a huge part of 4th grade, and by the end of the year, you are guaranteed to love it. We write across the subject areas, but truly, the goal is for you to love writing and see how you can use it to express yourself.

We will study Science in ways you never have before. Focused, hands-on experiences are a part of every unit we study. Just wait until we dig into soil and discover critters this fall!

How much do you know about the state in which you live? Texas is the focus of Social Studies in fourth grade. We will travel across the state and through time to see what life was like here for our ancestors.

Reading is part of everything we do, but we will continue learning strategies to make us better readers of all kinds of text. You will have the chance to read fiction, non-fiction, drama, procedural writing, persuasive texts and more this year.

Math is fun when you play games and do hands-on activities. With our new curriculum and textbook series you are set up for success with real-life mathematical situations.

I love to integrate technology into our lesson as often as possible. You will have the chance to use many programs and tools to enhance the fun and learning in your school days.