Great Start To A New Year!

One entire week has already passed! Can you believe it? The children have done a fine job transitioning into fourth grade and our class routine. They have all been working very hard learning new rules, procedures and curriculum within the grade level. I am very proud of what they have accomplished so far and I am looking forward to a great year.


I also look forward to discussing my expectations and the fourth grade curriculum with you at our Open House on September 13 at 7pm. Mark your calendars! I will review with you what is in store for your child and some of the procedures within the room and our grade level.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to write me a note and send it to school with your child or email me at fariaj@monroeps.org. I will also promise to keep you informed of anything that might be out of character while your child is here in school.

Another way to stay-in-the-know is by going to this classroom blog. Please visit this site, fariasatfawnhollow.blogspot.com for the latest classroom happenings and for other important information.

Again, I look forward to seeing you on September 13. Enjoy the long weekend!

We're Off To A Great Start!

We are off to a great start this school year.  Students have been eager to learn and transitioning very well into fourth grade!  Students switched for science today with Mrs. Lawlor and got to choose "Just Right" books from the classroom library.  We also discussed the 40 Book Requirement which I'm sure your child will be able to explain.  I will also go into more detail at the upcoming Open House.

Just a few things.....

Please be reminded that if you plan to pick up your child, you need to notify the office in writing. You may do so by sending a note to school with your child or you may email your request to Roxy Castro (rcastro@monroeps.org) and Kristin Murtha (kmurtha@monroeps.org).


To report an absence, please call the Fawn Hollow attendance line – (203) 452-2923 option 1.

As in past years, please anticipate bus delays for the first few days of school. Morning runs may have a few tentative riders, and in the afternoon we will be introducing new students to our dismissal system. Be sure to check the website to verify your child’s bus stop for the 2012-2013 school year. There have been adjustments made throughout the district and some bus routes/numbers have been changed.

As stated in Sodexho’s summer letter, lunch menus will no longer be sent home but will be available in the cafeteria and online. This year bagel, egg, and cheese sandwiches will not be a daily lunch option. To find school lunch menus, go to www.monroeps.org and click on Lunch Menus.

Welcome Back

One weekend away from the start of the 2012 - 2013 school year!  I am excited and ready to start this new journey with a new group of fourth graders.  Check back often for information, reminders and for insight as to what is happening in  your child's classroom.  Enjoy these last few days!  I'm looking forward to Monday, August 27.  See you then.