Hey there,
  Good to meet all of you today!  I look forward to an interesting year together.  I have fun teaching this class and hope you have a similar experience taking it! Ms. L

Here are your first due dates:

Body Orientation Sheet - Thursday 4 Sept (3)/ Friday 5 Sept (4)
Course Policy Sheet signed & Sign up for Blog - Monday 8 September
Random thoughts by Monday 8 September (not graded)
Chordate Reading read, be ready for discussion - Monday 8 September
Alien Critter - Friday 12 Sept.