50 State Mail Race

To date, we have heard back from 11 states: California, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Virginia, New Mexico, New Jersey and Connecticut. In most cases, we are very similar. However, there was one class in particular that was made up of both third and fourth graders. Very interesting. We are going to try to Skype to one of the classes soon. Stay tuned!

First letter back!

We got our first 50 State Mail Race letter back from Easton, CT! Our class felt sorry for them - they only have a 20 minute recess period. However, we were a bit jealous of their "deli bar."

Stay tuned for more 50 State Mail Race responses!

With spring comes.....

Warmer weather.
Longer days.
A need to play outside.
No desire to do homework!

It is always during this time of year that the excuses begin.

"I left my book/folder in school."
"I didn't have time last night to do homework."
"I had to go to practice for....."

Please help me and your child by making homework a priority. I understand the need to get outside and play and also understand that there are many after-school activities that begin during this time. However, students need to remember that school is their "job." Please help by checking homework logs and completed homework. Don't accept mediocrity no matter how easy the assignment might be.

With your help, we can make these next three months a cinch for our kids!

Happy Spring!

Letters have been mailed!

The 50 State Mail Race letters have been mailed - now we are just waiting for the responses. Stay tuned!