Mrs. Quesenberry's News

Dear Students and Families,

Wow, this feels so early to be sending out the back to school letter. Well, I was at the store this morning, and I couldn’t believe all of the back to school supplies already available. So many good deals too, so I thought I’d get you the supply list early this year, so you can start getting these great deals.

I am so excited about this year. I miss all of you terribly and cannot wait for September 7^th to arrive. Well, I am enjoying my summer and spending quality time with my family, but I miss my “school family” as well! This year we have the same classmates as last year, with the addition of a few new faces joining our bunch. I hope you all have been working hard on your summer journals. Remember they are to be completed by the 1^st day of school! If you need a new topic sheet e-mail me, and I can send you a copy!

Important dates to be aware of: September 2^nd OPEN HOUSE 6:30-8:00. Stop by and check out the new classroom and drop off your supplies. Your new BEAR book will be ready for you on that night as well. I hope to see you all there! September 7^th, First day of School! School hours are once again 8:10-2:50. Please be ready to go by 8:10 every day.

Here are a few little tid-bits about me for the new families, and a few refreshers for those who have had me for the past couple of years. Well my name is Liz Quesenberry and this is my 3^rd year teaching at OCS. Previously, I have taught 1^st and 2^nd grades, but this year we (Mrs. Kuipers and I) are moving up to 2^nd and 3^rd grades. Before teaching at OCS I taught at Occohannock Elementary School on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. I taught music (prek-5^th) and 4^th Grade. I also coached an Odyssey of the Mind team, and directed a student choir. I have my Bachelor’s Degree from Spring Arbor University, where I studied elementary education with an emphasis in science and social studies. My husband Blair works in the oil and gas exploration industry, and travels all over the United States. We have a year and half old son, William.

I hope you all have been enjoying your summer break. I can’t wait to hear all about what you have been doing while we have been apart! Enclosed are a supply list, and a reading log. Please have your reading log completed by the first day of school. If you are itching to get a head start I have the spelling words for the first few weeks of school up at www.spellingcity.com. Check it out and let me know what you think of this site at open house.

Praying for you,

Mrs. Q