This week we will introduce the letter O. Please make sure you are practicing writing and thinking of words that begin with O. We will also be continuing our pumpkin activities. We have a very busy week this week.
Tuesday is the math curriculum night, come to the multipurpose room between 6 and 7 to see a fun math bingo game that you can play at home to help practice those tricky teens!
Wednesday is read to kids day, if you did not get a chance to sign up to read, please send me an email!
Thursday is our pumpkin investigation with the other kindergartners. We will be doing a candy sort, a bat project, and a pumpkin dissection.
Friday is our fall harvest party, I am still in need of parent helpers on this day, please let me know if you will be able to make it to our party to make sure it is successful. Make sure you are sending the donations needed for the party by Wednesday at the latest, that way I know what is still needed before the party!
Next week, book in a bag will go home with those who I talked with about it at conferences. Please remember to read the book at least 3 times and then send it back for a new one.
October is almost over! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your 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.