Welcome

September 2011

Dear Families,

I would like to welcome you and your child to a new school year. I feel very privileged to be your child’s 4th grade seminar cluster teacher. I am looking forward to a challenging and interesting year.

My name is Antonette Harris and I have been teaching at Dingeman for about 14 years. I received my BA in Liberal Studies and my MA in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Language Arts at San Diego State University. My teaching credentials include a professional clear multiple subject, GATE, CLAD credential and this past month, I trained with Intel to become a Master Teacher Trainer for the district.

My favorite pastimes are spending time with my husband and 2 daughters, reading, good conversation and learning new things.

The time I will be spending with your child in school is very valuable to me. I feel that it is important for the students to feel comfortable, safe and accepted as if they were in their own home. We will begin our school year by creating a friendly, non-threatening environment. Our students will feel a sense of ownership and respect towards one another.

Again, welcome back to school, and I am looking forward to working with you and your child. See you at Back to School Night on **Tuesday, 9/13/11**. It starts at 5:30pm in the multipurpose room and immediately follows in our classroom, B-11.

Working Together,

Mrs. Harris

aharris@sandi.net