Welcome to Room 12!

Hello! My name is Sarah Brown, and I will be your child’s fourth or fifth grade teacher this year. I am very excited to start my 5th year at Hawthorne!

Fourth and fifth grades are very exciting years for students. They are closer to starting middle school, and as such, it is critical that throughout the year, students become academically and socially ready for that transition. Instruction, especially in the areas of reading, writing, and math, will be rigorous to ensure that readiness.

Homework will be given Monday through Thursday. Students should be spending a little more than an hour per night on homework, including 30 minutes of reading. I expect homework to be done completely independently. If your child is asking for help often with the homework, please let me know. Most homework given in class will be directly related to what was taught during that school day.

I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. This is the first year that I am using a blog to communicate with families, so please let me know what you think! Check back weekly for updates.

School Supplies

Check back this weekend for more information about myself and all of the exciting plans for a great year in Room 12! In the meantime, you may be wondering about school supplies. All students will need to bring the following to class by Monday, September 8th:

Room 12 Supply List

Colored Pencils
Pencil Bag
Three Ring Binder
Dividers
Pencil Sharpener with cover
#2 Pencils
1 Pkg. wide rule paper

Materials for whole class:
Kleenex
Snacks for 25 students

Optional:
Scissors
Glue Stick

See you soon!