Welcome the 2016-2017 4th grade year!

Dear Parents,           

“It’s a dangerous business Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” –Bilbo Baggins

Whenever a new school year approaches, I think of this timeless advice given by Bilbo Baggins to his nephew. Every year is the beginning of an adventure. We step out of our door, out of our comfort zone, and hope to keep our feet as the learning begins. The uncertainty of it all is scary. Who knows what could happen?

But Bilbo never tells Frodo to stay home. There is something about the endeavor that is worth the risk. Beyond our door there are goblins and elves, heroes and dragons, dungeons to be explored and treasures to be found. There is a world of magic and mystery just waiting to be discovered. Who knows what could happen?

I am so excited to be joining your students in this fellowship of learning this year. The road before us is long, and may sometimes be difficult, but the wonders awaiting us are well worth it.

Welcome to the 4^th grade!

Best,

Burk Ohbayashi

4^th Grade Lead Teacher