It's almost time!

Are you ready for a new year at TMSE? I know that I am! It has been a busy summer for me, for sure! As many of you know, our family was blessed by the birth of our second daughter in June. The excitement over her arrival has made the transition back to school bittersweet this year, but no less exciting! I hope that you and your family have had time to relax and recover from April's storm.

There are so many new things happening at TMSE this year, especially the addition of Alberta Elementary's school family. Both Mrs. Burkhalter and Mrs. Parker (Alberta's principal) are committed to excellence among the two schools while sharing one building. As Mrs. Burkhalter told us, there's no manual for combining three schools into one building following a tragedy. Everyone is learning along the way!

A BIG "new thing" is our approval as an International Baccalaureate school candidate. This is a large undertaking that will lead toward integrated curriculum and the opportunity to teach students to have a perspective that extends far beyond Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Lots of information will come your way as the school year gets started, and if I can't answer your questions I'll find someone who can!

Throughout the school year, please check this blog often. I will not send home a weekly newsletter. Instead, I will update our blog at least twice a month. On here, you will also be able to find links to important documents and websites for use at home. This is an effort to both conserve resources and to offer technology-driven access to the happenings in the classroom!

I look forward to starting the school year and getting to know your families! See you soon!

Laura