Back to School Letter

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

I would like to take the time to welcome you to the fifth grade! My name is Kelly Engman and I will be the fifth grade teacher this year at the Babbitt-Embarrass School. This is my second year at Babbitt-Embarrass and I am eager to begin another great year at an excellent school!

I just want to take a moment to let you know a little about myself. This is my seventh year of teaching and I find that I thoroughly enjoy it more each year. I live in Virginia, MN with my husband and two boys. I spend most of my time cooking, chasing the boys and my dog, exercising, and reading.

Fifth grade is a very important year. The curriculum is both challenging and exciting. When the school year begins please take time to review the student handbook as well as any forms that will be sent home. During the first couple of days of school, I will be highlighting the classroom procedures and expectations. Students are expected to be respectful, work hard, and do their best everyday.

Below is a list of school supplies and other classroom supplies that will be needed throughout the school year. Please note that our desks are quite small so large folders may be bulky and take up a lot of desk space.

Personal Items: School Items:
Pencils Box of tissue
10 Notebooks A snack to share with the class
(you can buy packs of 5 for 1.00)
Folders(s)
Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
Glue sticks or glue
Scissors
Ruler
Pen
Highlighters
Pencil box

I am looking forward to meeting you at the open house on Tuesday, September 8. The first day of school is on Wednesday, September 9. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns throughout the school year, please call the school (218-827-3101), email me (kengman@isd2142.k12.mn.us), or check out our class blog (http://engmanfifthgrade.blogspot.com/.) Together we will have a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Kelly Engman