Yay! We made it into September, everyone is doing a great job of getting into the routines of kindergarten and the class is almost running itself! "P" homework packets were due today. If you were unable to turn it in today please bring it on Tuesday. "A" homework packets went home today as well. If you did not get one, please let me know so your child can be getting all of their homework points.
Remember, we have no school on Monday and I will not be here on Tuesday either. We will be having Mrs. Banner for our sub. She is an excellent sub and I am completely confident that the class will run smoothly. I will be unable to answer notes or emails until Wednesday morning.
Next week is a short week so we will only be learning the letter D as well as continue learning numbers 6-10. As some of you may of heard, we have been doing dibels testing the last 2 weeks. Our schedule has been super crazy and we have joined other classes for a while. So if your student has been coming home telling you they were in a new class today, that is why. We are hoping to finish up testing today or next Wednesday at the latest.
Please look at the blog posting below. All of kindergarten is starting a new sensory handwriting program. Half day will be doing the program on Wednesday's, so all of Wednesday will be devoted to handwriting techniques and skills. If you are able to donate any of those items it would be greatly appreciated. We will be starting the program Wednesday, September 16th. If you have any questions about the program please let me know.
Remember, scholastic book orders are due on September 11th, this is a great way to build up your reading library at home. Our user name is trowbridgekinder and our password is scholastic. Thank you for your support!
I hope everyone has a great long weekend!
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.