Dear Families,

Welcome to 3rd grade! I am very excited for your child to be a part of our learning community. I have been blessed to be teaching at Defino for the past 21 years. I hope to make your child’s learning experience a fun and exciting one, and I hope to instill a love of learning that will last throughout your child’s academic years.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year of discovery, exploration, investigation, and enjoyment! It is my goal to provide your child with encouragement, support, and patience, and to create an environment that is safe and nurturing, so they will not be afraid to take risks, make mistakes, and always feel valued. Throughout the year, your child will be an author, an illustrator, a mathematician, a scientist, a historian, and much, much more.

I believe that a strong parent-teacher relationship is essential for achieving maximum school success. I look forward to seeing you all soon at Back to School Night on Thursday, October 9, where we will discuss expectations, the curriculum, and answer any questions you may have about the Third grade.

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. [email protected]

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Harris