WTKJ News: Mrs. Wright's Class

Friday, August 13, 2010

Mrs. Wright's Class

Dear Parents-

Our first week went wonderful. The kids are settling into our classroom routines and we are definitely off to a great start. These are just a few reminders for the upcoming week:

-Please send a change of clothes, labeled with your child’s name, to school if you have not already done so. These clothes will be kept in our classroom in case of accidents or spills.

-Snacks and Water Bottles are encouraged! The students have an opportunity to eat snacks during recess time. Please remember to label snacks and water bottles with your child’s name.

-Students should be bringing their folder to school each day. This is how classroom information and schoolwork will be sent home. Please check your child's folder nightly and sign off on their Character Always Chart (behavior log).

-Scholastic book orders went home today. Each time you order books, our class earns free books. Check the flier or website out today: www.scholastic.com/bookclubs Our class activation code to order online is: GLG4W

Thank you so much for all of your help and support thus far. I am so happy each one of your children found their way into my class this year.

Have a great weekend!

Trisha Wright

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 fourth year of teaching at Simonton. 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-second year teaching, my ninth 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 dogs Salvador and Jones 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 Associate’s 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 mostly grown: Matthew 25, Jennifer 21 and Bryant 19. We also added a daughter-in-law to our family this past spring. Her name is Kristin and she is married to Matthew. I look forward to a great year full of fun and lots of learning.

Kristy Johnson

Hi, my name is Kristy Johnson. I am an Arizona native and have lived in Queen Creek for almost 6 years. This is my third year at Simonton Elementary. For the first two years I worked in the SPED resource room as a paraprofessional. I worked with all grade levels but kindergarten always felt like home. I am looking forward to working with all the students. We will work on reinforcing cirriculumn as well as participating in school specials. My goal is to make learning fun for kindergarten. All aboard the Kinder Express!