School's back in Sisters Country

School's back in session.

Last Monday, just about every student in Sisters Elementary School wanted to know who their teachers were going to be. Especially Ella Thorsett. She was waiting for a special letter when she arrived with her mom at the Sisters Post Office, and when her mom handed her the keys to their post office box, in she went.

And out she came, running at top speed. "I got it, mom; I got it!" she shouted. It was the letter from Sisters Elementary School announcing that Ella's homeroom teacher will be Mrs. Fieldler.

"Homeroom" is a term that may appear to be something new for an elementary school, but Sisters does a blending of the "Three Rs" and all the other subjects for first- through fourth-graders by sending them to different rooms with different teachers to learn different skills.

Math, art, science, music, social sciences, writing skills and reading are taught in different rooms with different teachers in 30- to 90-minute blocks.

They also find time for PE and computer instruction on a rotating basis. Then, at 2:40 p.m., it's time to head for home on bikes, buses, or walking with their fellow students and a few parents.

"Sure, it's a busy schedule, but we love it, and I look forward to coming to school every day," says Mrs. Fielder.

The Sisters Elementary School Open House will take place on Thursday, September 13, from 6 to 7 p.m.