Valerie McElroy’s favorite part of being in fourth grade was assisting younger kids as a student helper. Her knack for guiding others led her to where she is now: teaching fourth-grade English language arts and social studies at Greenwood Elementary School in Florence, SC. Valerie and The Mailbox® go way back—she shared with us that…
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Would You Like To Win?
Did you know there’s a free eBook or a free set of eUnits up for grabs? It’s true! Follow this link; then share something unexpected that’s happened since your first day of school. Seems pretty simple, don’t you think? Just be sure to do your sharing before midnight September 14, 2014. Some of the best things…
Getting to Know You
Year after year I greet students and families as they come to meet me and see the classroom at Open House. The first question I hear students ask their parents is, “Are my friends in this class?” This is a valid question, after all, school can be difficult! We all want friends nearby to love…
Artifact Introduction
The start of a new school year is always such an exciting time. In our district, fourth grade marks the transition from elementary to intermediate school. Each year, I tell my fourth graders that the upcoming school year will be a new and exciting time for them—a new school, new classroom, new friends, new responsibilities,…