Here are two pictures taken as 4th and 5th grade students at Shields took their seats for the recent all-school reading. By the time everyone had arrived, the gymnasium was filled.

Approximately ten students volunteered to read from each of the seven 5th grade classrooms that participated during the 2008-2009 school year. What a great event—the perfect way to wrap-up another terrific year at Shields!

Thanks to all the teachers (Ms. Ortiz, Ms. Fialkowski, Ms. Rodriguez, Mrs. Maxwell, Mr. Heredia, Ms. Montoya, and Ms. Hughesdon) for their continued support of the Hands on Stanzas program. Extra thanks to Mr. Arriaga and Principal Salemi for welcoming me back each year.

Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and see you in the fall!