Issue 1 September 2014
WELCOME BACK! I’m excited to be back after taking two years off to care for my daughter, Mackenzie. She was a micro-preemie born weighing 1 lb 4 oz and had serious health issues. I’m thrilled to be back and teaching fourth grade!
Information about me:
My name is Alison Walsh and I love animals! I live with my husband and daughter in Hamburg with our many animals. We have one dog, Chloe, three cats, Bailey, Meeco, Cooper, and a 20 gallon fish tank with about 15 tropical fish. This will be my seventh year as a teacher here at Holland Elementary. I have taught a variety of grade levels: UPK, first grade, second grade, third grade, and now fourth grade! I graduated from SUNY Fredonia in May 2008 with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education and English. I recently received my Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and Special Education at SUNY Fredonia in 2014.
Specials:
*Please wear sneakers daily!
Monday: Music, Band & Library
Tuesday: Gym & Chorus
Wednesday: Art & Band
Thursday: Gym
Friday: Gym & Chorus
LUNCH: 12:15-12:45
Communication:
I believe that communication is the key to a great parent-teacher relationship. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You can send me a note, e-mail me, or call me. I will also do my part by sending out a monthly newsletter to update you on what we have been doing in class as well as things that are up coming.
Departmentalization:
This year we are doing something new with our content courses. The students will be changing teachers throughout the day:
Mrs. Walsh-Social Studies, Mrs. Winnert-Science, Mr. Karches-Math
Lockers:
Students will be keeping extra supplies in their own individual lockers. These lockers are to help each student stay organized.
Snack:
We will be eating a morning snack daily. Please send in something nutritious.
Birthdays:
Throughout the school year we will be celebrating the children’s birthdays. Please feel free to send in a treat with your child to celebrate his/her special day. If your child has a summer birthday, we will celebrate his/her birthday before the close of school in June. *We have 22 students in our class. Please only send in enough treats for our class. The students will not be traveling the hallways to hand out extra treats.
Bathrooms:
Students will be traveling to the bathrooms in the hallways. Please remind your child about appropriate bathroom behavior.
Toys:
Toys/games will not be tolerated in any of the fourth grade classrooms.
Contact me:
· E-mail:
· Room #: 33
· Cell phone: 445-0036
· School phone: 537-8250