Dear Future Fourth Graders,

Welcome to Room 301! My name is Mrs. Talarick, and I am so excited to be your teacher this year. Some of you may remember me from first grade, and I can’t wait to spend another wonderful year together. I have been teaching at Toll Gate for nine years, and every year brings new adventures and memories.

This summer, my family and I visited Maine again. We spent our days relaxing by the lake and reading lots of new books. I can’t wait to share some of these stories with you! Our first class read aloud will be Wonder, which I think you will really enjoy.

I will be teaching reading, writing, science, and social studies this year. Our classroom, Room 301, is located upstairs right next to Mrs. Mayer’s fifth grade classroom. There are so many exciting things to look forward to in fourth grade. The fourth grade team created this helpful guide to prepare you for your exciting year ahead!

At home, I have a two-year-old daughter named Tieghan. She loves to read and play outside, just like I do. I would love to hear about your favorite books and what you did over the summer. What are you most excited to learn about this year? Do you have any hobbies or interests you’d like to share with the class?

To help me get to know you better before the first day of school, please complete the survey linked at the bottom of this page. I am looking forward to a fantastic year together!

See you soon,

Mrs. Talarick

Mrs. Talarick's Family Survey: Getting to Know Your Child- If you would prefer to schedule a brief phone call rather than completing this form please email me at [email protected], and I will be happy to arrange that.