Just wanted to thank all you parents that have so graciously donated games for Fall Festival Basket. You are all wonderful and it is greatly appreciated. A couple of little things for the rest of this week.
Pictures went home in folder today. Please check your child's folder tonight and pull those out so they don't get ruined. Also a note about helping out at the Fall Festival if you have any extra time on Saturday.
Wrist bands will be on sale through the end of school tomorrow at the reduced price $6. I had a lot of people out the day that information went home so if you are planning to attend the Fall Festival the wristbands for playing all the games and doing the activities for the students are $6 through tomorrow and $8 at the door on Saturday morning. Be sure to let me know how many you want if you chose to buy them tomorrow.
Also today we had an assembly about Juvenile Diabetes. We got to see a video of a six year old little girl who has the disease explain it in her own words and the students were quite impressed. We are doing a fundraiser and walk here on campus for the next two weeks. The fundraising information will come home tomorrow in a yellow packet-students do not have to collect any fundraising dollars to participate in the walk in November. I will tell you that we do have several students here on campus who do have Juvenile Diabetes, one in Kindergarten, so if your family or friends are willing to donate it is a great cause!
We are review all the letters that have been taught this week and we added Kk today. New homework will go home tomorrow-don't panic if last weeks isn't finished just send it in when it is complete.
Keep up the great work at home and have a fantastic 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.