The desks are clean and organized.  The binders are ready.  The first book I read is waiting.  It's time to welcome the 2024-25 class of fourth graders to upper grade.  I will meet them on the playground, give them a high five and do my best to show them that they were created with unique talents and gifts.  My job is to make learning fun.  Let's do this!

Dear Scholars,

Welcome to fourth grade!  I am very excited that you are in my class.  Please take a look around my website.  Make sure you visit the "Students" tab and scroll through the Twitter feed to the right.  You will see several examples of digital projects from last year.

Please bring the following items to class on Monday (if you can):

1. Scissors (kids-size)
2. Two pencils
   
3. Small pencil sharpener for your pencil (or lead if you are using a mechanical pencil)
4. 1 inch binder that will stay at school
5. Pocket dividers (1 set for your binder)
6. A pencil pouch or small pencil box 
7. The postcard I mailed to your house
8. A great attitude

Thanks!

I look forward to meeting you and your parents next week.  Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday, August 25.

Sincerely,

Mr. Riggs