Well we are almost finished with week 5. I am adding a new thing for homework. It is just a way to help you keep track of the time you spend reading. You will find it as an additional sheet with homework, but not attached to the Homework because it will last all month not just a week. Every time someone reads with the Kindergartner for 15 minutes, they can then color in an apple on the September Reading log. The goal for the month is a total of 4 hours or 16 filled in apples. There will be a special prize for all students who turn their reading log in that have met the goal at the end of the month.
Also I will be working on putting together the Scholastic Book order forms that will come home next week. There will also be instructions on how to order books online that will also count towards books in the classroom. We do earn points that allow us to get free books for our classroom for every dollar spent. There are also usually some really good deals-books for a dollar and sometimes even less than that. Scholastic is an inexpensive way to help build a library of appropriate books for reading at home.
The children are really doing well. They have settled into our routines and seem to be enjoying being at school. I will be looking to start with volunteers in the next few weeks so stay tuned for more info on helping in the classroom.
Thanks again for all your help and support!
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.