Hello First Graders and Families! 

My name is Melissa Britsch and I am excited to welcome you to first grade and our learning community! I can not wait to meet each of you in person, but until it is safe for us to do that, we will be using Canvas, Zoom meetings, and SeeSaw to learn together while we stay safe.

In our learning community, we have four important words that you'll hear a lot: SMART IS A CHOICE. There are so many different kinds of intelligence that being smart isn't really a thing. What makes a person smart is how hard she or he is willing to try. Some things come easy. Some take more effort. Smart simply means someone is willing to keep trying. Your brain is a muscle and must work out daily to grow bigger and stronger. So be sure to read, write, and ask questions like a mathematician every day! 

I am here for you, and would love to answer any questions you may have. Please e-mail me at mbritsch@everettsd.org, or contact me at the number listed below. I look forward to our learning adventure together!

Stay safe and healthy,

Melissa Britsch
First Grade

Room 128
425-350-4928