We had a great week filled with fun holiday crafts. Next week we will continue to finish our holiday crafts including a surprise for our parents! We finished up the alphabet! Yay! Please continue to practice the letters at home if your child is still struggling.
A new homework packet went home today. Please let me know if you did not get one. These homework packets are due on Thursday for AM and Friday for PM.
In case you havent noticed, books have been put on hold. No books will be sent home until after the break. If you have not returned your little reader yet, please do so as soon as possible.
The upcoming week is filled with fun activities and events. On Thursday, we have our holiday parties. Please check the notes that have already gone home regarding supplies needed as well as helpers needed.
On Friday, only PM comes. Students need to meet on the kindergarten playground before 8am. We will also be having our polar express day on Friday for PM students. Students are invited to wear their Pajamas to celebrate the polar express. We will also be doing a fun craft this day. A reminder note about wearing PJs will go home next week.
I would like to thank everyone for a super first half of the year, I hope everyone has a great holiday break and I look forward to another great half of the year in 2010.
If you have any questions about anything, please email me.
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.