Dear Parents,
I am delighted to be your child’s first grade teacher! This will be a year of much growth and change…and maybe even a few loose teeth. We will be exploring God’s world through print, math, field trips, art, and much more!
My heart’s desire is that we grow to know the Lord more and more each day. As your child’s teacher, I hope to partner with you in shepherding your child’s heart. Please pray for wisdom for me as I lead your child at school and I promise to pray for each of your families.
I have two main educational goals this year: 1.To develop a love of reading. 2. To develop the skills to be excellent readers. Yes, we will spend lots of time on math skills! Yes, we will check out God’s laws in the world through science. Yes, we will learn to spell! Yes, we will learn Bible stories and memory verses! Yes, we will spend time creating art! But most importantly, reading sets the stage for a successful educational career. If a child loves to read, he/she will want to learn to read. I am excited to take this journey with your children!
I look forward to loving your children this year. I love teaching first grade and I am so thankful to be in the classroom. Thank-you for sharing your children with me!
In His service,
Rachel DeHaan
