Sunday, August 28, 2016

Weekly Update: Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Happy Sunday!  
I typically send out a weekly update on Sundays so everyone knows what to expect for the week ahead.  The next couple blog posts/ emails will be more logistical than academic, and I will always include a schedule of upcoming events at the bottom.   

Important Information:

  • The First Day of School is tomorrow, Monday, August 29th (just in case anyone forgets :-)) 
  • A lot of paperwork went home at Open House. Please try and have it returned to school by Wednesday, August 31st!
  • If you did not turn it in already, please make sure students bring in their blue transportation form on MONDAY!
  • Finally... if you haven't already subscribed to my blog, please do so at www.educatorakbar.blogspot.com, scroll to the bottom and enter your email address where it says, "Follow by email."  
Again, it was a pleasure to meet everyone. I can't wait to work with you all this school year! Take care and please feel free to email me if you have any questions or concerns at aakbar@lcps.org. 

Upcoming Dates:
Monday, August 29th: First Day of School!  Doors open at 7:30.
Wednesday, August 31st: Please have all forms returned!
Friday, September 2nd: Ms. Akbar turns 34.
Monday, September 5th: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
Thursday, September 15th: Back to School Night 6:30 - 8:30
Thursday, September 22nd: BYOT (Bring your own technology) information night

Meme Maker - First day of School Let's do this!:

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Welcome New Fourth Graders!

Welcome to a New School Year!

Hello New 4th Grade Families!

I'm Ms. Akbar and I am going to be your child's teacher this year. This is my fourth year teaching fourth grade and I love being a Puma! We are part of a great school and community which supports our students' interests and needs, helping them grow into lifelong learners, thinkers, and dreamers. I couldn't be happier to start this year off with you!

Since you are reading this , I can assume you found our classroom blog :-) I use this blog multiple times a week as my main form of communication with you. I will post class updates, pictures, important dates, and reminders, all to help you stay as connected to our classroom as possible. Please check here often!

SUBSCRIBE NOW!! To save you time from having to continually visit our blog, you can scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page and type your email in the FOLLOW BY EMAIL box so that you are sent an email with my blog post every time I post something new! 

You can also follow me on twitter: @educatorakbar

I look forward to a SUPER year!
Love,
Ms. Akbar