Welcome to Kindergarten!

There is a wonderful sense of home when you walk through the front doors of Samsula Academy. I deeply believe that your child will find our school to be a warm and friendly place. I am very proud to be a part of the Samsula Academy School family. Once you have opened those doors you are a member of our family too.

I wish to welcome you to Kindergarten. Kindergarten is a new and exciting time for you and your child. It’s a time of change… new beginnings, new friends, new challenges and exciting discoveries! I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for allowing me to be a part of your child’s life during this precious time of growth and discovery!

This is my honor to welcome you and your child into Kindergarten and into… my life. I will do my best to make this year in Kindergarten enjoyable but also filled with academics. My motto is: “The seeds I plant today will blossom into a flower tomorrow.” It will be my pleasure and privilege to watch your child’s personality and learning abilities blossom and unfold day by day.

I run a very effective classroom which is well structured but allows for fun and growth. I hold high expectations for all my students. Furthermore, I strongly believe in differentiated instruction. Research reveals that all students learn differently. Therefore, I plan my lessons to meet the needs of all students. It will be my honor to expand the growing minds of tomorrow and encourage them to become the great leaders of the new generation.

You will find very useful information on this blog. I will update it with events that are happening in our classroom, student work, and other related events. If you have any questions, you may contact me at cgibbs@readingedgeacademy.org

-Mr. Christopher Gibbs

August 24, 2009

I am so happy to have had the chance to meet the parents at orientation on Wednesday night. I am so excited to have been given the chance to teach kindergarten at Samsula Academy. I hope you are just as excited as I am.

Monday, August 24th is the first day of kindergarten! This is going to be an adventure for you and your child. I recall my first days of kindergarten - filled with both tears of joy and sadness. I encourage you to discuss the concept of school the night before so that they are best prepared. Parents, it is very difficult to let go. Samsula Academy PTA is inviting parents to a special breakfast on the first day of school. This is a great time to mingle with other parents.

If at all possible, please send all items on the supply list with your child on Monday morning. This will allow Mrs. Bowden and I time to sort through the supplies and distribute them accordingly. Please do not write the name of your child on anything. I strongly believe in sharing - we are a community.

Finally, I would like to leave you with a quote:
Always kiss your children goodnight - even if they're already asleep. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

I am so excited to begin and I am looking forward to working with you and your child. Remember to read, read, and read!

-Mr. Christopher Gibbs

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