August 2025
Dear Fourth Grader,
Welcome to a brand new school year! My name is Mrs. Raia and I will be your new classroom teacher in September. For the past 24 years I've taught either 3rd or 4th grade in Bridgewater. Fourth grade is filled with excitement and challenges. We will have fun adventures together learning many new things along the way.
I hope you are continuing to enjoy your summer vacation. I have been enjoying my time by reading, swimming, going to the lake or beach, and getting together with family and friends. I spent my weekends at Lake Wallenpaupak in Pennsylvania with my family and friends. It was so much fun! Both of my sons moved back to college, and I am going to have knee surgery during the last week of August. This means that I will be out of school for the month of September and will join you in October. I’m bummed to miss meeting you right away but you are so lucky to have Mrs. Blackwood as your substitute teacher while I’m out. You may have had her as a teacher in the past. She is looking forward to meeting you and hearing about your summer activities when you meet up in September...so be ready to share! I’m sure that she will share about her summer vacation in Italy!
I hope you read some wonderful books this summer! On the first several days of school, Mrs. Blackwood will share some books read aloud with you. You will start sharing ideas and discussing experiences right away!
If you are planning to do any back-to-school shopping, I've made a list of suggested school supplies that you might consider. (Please see the list below OR on the Back-to-School Supplies Tab.)
I look forward to meeting you and working together to make fourth grade a memorable year. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Smiles,
Mrs. Loree Raia
Back to School Supplies:
-Folder of your choice (Take Home Folder)
-Pencil BOX
Note:Students will keep their main classroom supplies (a pen, pencils, erasers, and old sock/cloth) in their pencil boxes .
-Erasers
-Pencils
-2 pens (NOT blue or black ink)
-2 dry erase markers (NOT red)
-old sock or small cloth (for erasing student's white board)
- post-it notes
Note: Please DO NOT send in a binder. It will not be used and there is no room to store it.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in preparing your child for 4th grade.
Note:If you are not able to obtain the suggested materials/supplies, be assured that each child will be provided with supplies needed for his or her instruction per district policy 6421.