Just a couple of reminders-there will be a mass e-mail sent out from the school with this information on it, but I thought I would also put it on our blog.
Fundraising Packets are not actually due until next Monday-September 21. If you sent yours in and are done that is fine I will go ahead and turn it into PTO. If you want yours back because you have more people who want to order things, just let me know and I will put it back in your child's green folder.
Picture Day is September 17. This is usually the time that they do class pictures and the pictures are on a pre-paid only status. So if you want a class picture please make sure to fill out the information on the envelope-they went home in green folders today-and payment for the package that you have chosen. Keep in mind there are lots of choices and if you don't like the pictures they will come back and do retakes. These are also the pictures that will appear in the yearbook. We are scheduled to take them at 8:30 am.
Mosquitoes have infested our playground. You may want to put bug repellent on your children before school each day. We can't apply it here at school so please if you are concerned apply it at home before them come to school. Mornings and later in the evenings seems to be the worst time for them.
Box Tops: We are collecting box tops. They are the pink labels on General Mills Cereals, Betty Crocker Items and other various manufactures. Just clip them off and sent them into the school by September 25 for this month. We turn them in every month and you don't have to wait you can send them in anytime. I have a little box that we keep them in.
I also sent home a flyer about the PTO Paper drive. The e-mail will also have that information in it.
There is also a PTO Bingo night coming up this week. It will be on Friday September 18th here at the school. A small reminder will go home in folders tomorrow.
I think that is everything-book orders are due next Friday, September 25. We have PE as our special this Wednesday so don't forget your tennis shoes on Wednesday and Friday this week!
Thanks again for all you do to support our classroom!
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.