Dear students and families,
Welcome to fourth grade! I am so happy to have you as one of my students! I can't wait to meet you and launch into learning together.
This year will look a little different than third grade. Instead of having one teacher the entire school day, this year you will have a team! The other teachers on our team are Mr. Salvacion and Mr. Filep. Some of you will be in my homeroom class with Mr. Salvacion, then stay with us for language arts (reading & writing) and social studies. Then you will go to Mr. Filep and Mr. Salvacion for math and science. Some of you will have Mr. Filep for homeroom class, then stay for math and science. Then you will come to my class for language arts and social studies. Don't worry - our classrooms are right across the hall from each other, so it will be very easy to find!
No matter what, I want you to know that I am here for you. I care very much about my students, and it is my job to help you learn in a safe and challenging environment. I want you to know that you can come to me with any questions, anytime. I love helping my students be the best they can be. I know you are very capable of success and will do well this year. I also want you to know that I expect you to do your very best on everything you try!
Here is a little information about me:
I have a BBA in Marketing and a MST in Elementary Education, both from Pace University, NYC. I've been a teacher at Crim School since 2007. Like you, this year will be a big change as I start my first year as a Hillside Hawk. I am excited to explore our new school together.
My favorite subject is history and I love to read, travel and spend time with friends. I'm a huge sports fan - go Jets and Devils! I also have a very special birthday (hint: it came in 2024 but won't come again until 2028. Can you guess what day it is?)
My husband Tony and I have two boys -AJ who is 9 years old and in the 4th grade (like you!), and Nico who is 7 years old and in second grade. AJ loves to fish and spend time in nature, and Nico loves space and trucks.
Did you have any fun adventures over the summer? We took a family vacation to Florida and collected a lot of shells on Sanibel Island. We spent a lot of time at the beach swimming and fishing. Both of my boys finally passed the swim test at our pool and jumped off the diving boards.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and I can't wait to meet you all soon!
Love,
Mrs. Dayna Lombardo
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Hello Students and Families,
Welcome to our fourth grade team! We are so excited to have you in our class and are looking forward to “soaring” into this 2026-2027 school year with you!
I know transitions can be intimidating sometimes, but I assure you that together our team will help guide you through this new adventure as best as we can. This year you will have the opportunity to have two separate classrooms and three teachers. Mrs. Lombardo and I will be one of the classes homeroom teachers and Mr. Filep will be the other class’s homeroom teacher. Mrs. Lombardo will be your Language Arts and Social Studies teacher and Mr. Filep will be your Mathematics and Science teacher. I will be working with Mrs. Lombardo’s homeroom class and I will move with you between the two classrooms.
It is important that you know that I am here to help you however I can. I enjoy having fun in the classroom, and I also believe that my students should be able to learn in an environment that they feel safe. I also love getting to know my students and how I can help them. If you have any questions, they only have to ask. I never expect my students to be The Best, but I expect my students to try their best every time.
Facts About Me:
I have a BA in Elementary Education and iSTEM from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and I also have a MST in Special Education from TCNJ. This will be my second year teaching in the Bridgewater School District and my second year teaching fourth grade. I was previously teaching in Adamsville as a fourth grade teacher and now I have the opportunity to teach at Hillside this year.
My favorite subject in school is Math. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy exercising, playing pickleball, volleyball, and basketball. I also love Disney and Pokemon.
I hope that you enjoy your last couple of days of Summer, and I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Mr. Keanu Salvacion