August 20, 2021


Dear Second Grade Families,

Welcome to second grade!  I am so happy to share that I will be your child’s teacher for the 2021-2022 school year!  I am looking forward to the start of the year!

This will be my 22nd year teaching at Stratton School and although I have taught first, second, and third I have to say grade two is so much fun! We will read and write amazing stories, play so many awesome math games and will also study butterflies, bridges, Japan and so much more!

On a personal note, I live in Chelmsford with my husband, Randy, my son Brendan who is entering 8th grade, Nolan is starting 6th grade and my step-daughter Sarah will be a freshman at UMass Amherst.  This summer we enjoyed the slower pace, relaxing with family playing  games, hanging out in our treefort and enjoying a variety of books! During my free time I am also a volunteer for the ONE Campaign (a non-profit organization co-founded by Bono to help end extreme poverty).

I will send home newsletters with updates of our learning.  You are welcome to join our private class Instagram page; @Mrs.Barth and I welcome you to email me with any questions or concerns during the last days of summer vacation and throughout the school year.

     Enjoy the remainder of the summer vacation. I look forward to meeting our class soon.  We are going to have a fantastic year of learning!  

                                           Fondly,
                                          Mrs. Julie Barth 
                                          jbarth@arlington.k12.ma.us