Dear Families,

Just a reminder that students will be presenting their passion projects this Friday, February 3rd from 9:00-10:00 in the lighthouse 4th grade classrooms. We would love to have you stop by if you are available.  Everyone has been working so hard to complete their research and projects!  We hope to see you there!

Other Dates and Information-

Book Orders- Book orders went home last week and are also available to see online using the link on our class blog.  Book orders are due Friday, February 3rd.

NAEP Testing- All 4th graders will be taking the NAEP test on Wednesday, February 8th.  More information about the test can be found on the MBS homepage.  

Long-term Substitute- Mrs. Alling had the opportunity to come in and spend the day with us on Monday to get to know the kids and our daily routines.  She will also be with us on Thursday and Friday.  I will be working up until I have the baby and then Mrs. Alling will take over while I am gone.  Please see the welcome letter from Mrs. Alling below.

Conferences-  A reminder that I will be on maternity leave during parent/teacher conferences in March and will be unable to meet with you during this time.  Mrs. Alling will not be running my conferences because she will have only been with the kids for a few weeks and will not have enough information to share. I will be available to meet with you in April when I return from my leave if you would like a check in at that point.  I apologize for any inconvenience.

Early Release Day- Just a reminder so you can plan ahead- February 16th is a district wide early release day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:45.

Please email with any questions.  I hope to see you Friday morning!

Mrs. Carney

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am excited to introduce myself and tell you how much I am looking forward to getting to know all of your 4th graders while Mrs. Carney is on maternity leave.

Since November I have been the long term substitute for Mrs. Marlow's 3rd grade class. My previous teaching experience includes teaching 3rd, 5th and 8th grade in Burlington, Vermont and Miami, Florida. Since 2013, I have been substitute teaching at both Porters Point School and Malletts Bay School. I have a Masters in Elementary Education and I am currently pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Literacy.

In addition to being a teacher in the Colchester School District, I am also a CSD parent to two boys, in grades 4 and 6 and a daughter in grade 8. When not spending time with my family or teaching, I enjoy photography, healthy cooking, reading and in the summer - biking, boating and gardening.

Please don’t hesitate to email me at rachel.alling@colchestersd.org with any comments or questions. I look forward to learning with your children this Winter and Spring.

Best,

Rachel Alling

(aka Mrs. Alling)