Day 2

Hello to the families of Ben's 1-2 class! 

Welcome back from summer vacation - and welcome to Rumney 2015-2016 school year! 

We've had an amazing and surprising first 2 days of school. We've been learning together as a community what it means to adjust to the construction project's impact and to a sudden need for Ben to be out of school, beginning his parental leave. Quite understandably, families have had some questions about Ben's leave, so I'd like to introduce myself and the amazing Scottie Brower. I'm Megan Sheldon, and many of you know that I am a trained classroom teacher, and I am also the literacy specialist and one of the principal designates at Rumney. Many of you may remember Scottie, a wonderful classroom teacher who taught at Rumney for 30 years or so, in this very classroom, until just a couple of years ago. 

When it became clear yesterday morning that Ben would need to leave unexpectedly, he and I co-taught the beginning of the first day of school, explained to the students what would happen, and then I took over for the rest of yesterday and today using plans that Ben had designed. We have jumped right into learning classroom routines, math, literacy, music, art, guidance, and PE, with a strong focus on community-building and social skills. Tomorrow, Scottie and I will co-teach, and then Scottie will take over.  

I apologize for not reaching out to each of you sooner. Frankly, I was so focused on this new role and making sure that the children had a fantastic first two days that I assumed someone else had already reached you. I offer my sincere apologies. 

Please do feel free to contact me or the front office with any questions you may have. Your children are SO much fun, so creative, and so excited to learn... but you already know that. If there's anything you'd like me to know for tomorrow, or pass on to Scottie for next week, please do email me at msheldon@rumney.org.  

It has been my pleasure to teach Ben's class this week, and I have enjoyed seeing the students learn so much already. Thank you for your flexibility! It seems to be the word of the year (or at least the word of the semester) around here. 

Warmly, 

Megan

First Post!

Hey all,

It has been a magical summer, no doubt about it. I have been really lucky to be able to play and learn lots! Part of my learning has been taking a great course on using Google and its various tools. One of these was learning how to create a blog.

My hope for this blog to to help keep you all informed about the goings on in our classroom as well as resources to help you and your family best support your child. Take a look at the links to the right to find information about the various parts of your child's day.

Please comment, ask questions, and share. I'm looking forward to a great year!

~Ben