August 20, 2012

Dear First Grade Family,

 
Hello!  My name is Miss Freundlich and I want to welcome you to our fantastic first grade class.  I am excited to be your teacher this year and I can't wait to meet you.   Our first day of school will begin on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. On this day we will start building our classroom community and we’ll get to know each other a lot more.  I'd like to take this time to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about me.

I was born and raised in a small town in Connecticut where I enjoyed playing soccer and basketball.  In the hot summers, I loved swimming, canoeing and rope swinging with my little brother.  After high school, I attended Keene State College where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. I student-taught in a Vermont multicultural first grade classroom and then later worked with third graders in Middletown, Connecticut.

Five years ago, I took a trip out West.  I immediately fell in love with the mountains and all the friendly people. After that eye opening trip, I decided that I wanted to live in such a welcoming community. My passion is working with children and I'm thrilled to be starting my 6th year here.

Over the past few months I have enjoyed hiking with my dog Winston, reading by the river, and traveling to Connecticut to visit family.  Some highlights of my summer were, learning how to wake surf, train running with Miss Nial and Miss Lauren and traveling to Montana for lake trips and weddings. 

Since I've shared a few things about myself, I'd love to know something special about you!  If you could, please draw a picture or write a story about something fun you did this summer.  On the first day of school we will share our drawings and stories to our new classmates . I am anxious to meet you and look forward to our first day of school.  See you soon!

Love,

Miss Freundlich