We have almost made it through our second week of school! Everyone is doing a great job with learning the rules and staying on green all day. Please remember to check your child's folder every night and empty it out. As the year goes on, more and more papers will go home in the folders and it important to empty them every night. Also, please remember to continue to sign and praise your child for their green lights.
This week we learned M and S and were introduced to numbers 0-5. Remember to continue to enforce these concepts at home.
The first homework packet of year goes home tomorrow, Friday. These packets are due back to me next Friday, the 21st. Homework is a great way to spend time with your child and show them the importance of school. If you have any questions on the homework or don't understand the directions clearly, please don't hesitate to contact me.
I still have lots of backpacks, water bottles, and lunch bags without names on them. It is much easier to figure out who they belong to when they have a name on it. Please write your child's name somewhere on the item so I can find it.
Next week our parent helpers start, if you are interested in being a parent helper and coming in to help run centers, do prep work for me, or help students struggling in small groups, please let me know. I still have a couple of spots in the morning, and a lot of spots in the afternoon. If you would like to be a parent helper please email me or send a note in with your child.
Thank you to everyone for making these last 2 weeks as smooth as possible for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Email: ktrowbridge@jocombs.k12.az.us
Phone: 480-987-5330 X4327
Mary Wolters
Hi! My name is Mary Wolters. This is my seventh year teaching at Simonton. I taught second grade for four years and this is my third year teaching Kindergarten. I have 3 children; ages 22, 20 and 17. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, a Reading Endorsement and an ESL Endorsement. I am looking forward to an awesome year with your children!
Trisha Wright
Welcome to kindergarten students and parents. It is my pleasure to introduce myself to you. My name is Trisha Wright and this is my sixth year teaching kindergarten at Simonton. I am a graduate of Arizona State University with my bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. Kids and teaching are my passion and I look forward to working with each and every one of you. I am excited to start a fun filled school year with your child and would like to thank you for allowing me to be a part of your child’s first year in school.
Kelly Trowbridge
Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Kelly Trowbridge and I was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Elementary Education in 2006, a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education in 2008, and a Masters degree in Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement in 2009. This will be my third year of teaching at Simonton. This is my second year of teaching kindergarten but my first year of teaching an am/pm session. Teaching is my passion and I cannot imagine doing anything else. I am very excited and enthusiastic about getting the opportunity in helping your child start or continue his or her educational career.
Joline King
Welcome Kindergarten at Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School. We are so excited to be your partner in educating your child. My name is Joline King and this is my twenty-first year teaching, my eighth for the J.O. Combs District. I am a fourth generation Arizonian and have made the East Valley my home with husband, three children and our beloved dog Salvador for the past twenty-three years. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood after completing an Associates Degree from Eastern Arizona College. I also have a Master's Degree in Adult Education and Distance Learning. My children, both at home and at school are my greatest joy! I have three children that are almost grown: Matthew 24, Jennifer 20 and Bryant 18. I look forward to a great year full of fun and lots of learning.