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

Chicka Chicka Kindergarten!

Posted by Mr. Gibbs on Wednesday, August 26, 2009
It is hard to believe that today is Wednesday and we are at the midpoint in our week. It has been a pleasure to watch your child transition to kindergarten. We have done (and will continue) to read books related to kindergarten this week. We have also created a different craft for each book we read. We will have a small celebration on Friday celebrating the end of the first week! The celebration has been entitled, "Kindergarten Rocks." We will first read the book written by Katie Davis. After, we will celebrate by making crazy hats, star glasses, and large "K" necklaces. This will mark the end of our transition phase. It is Monday, August 31st when the real fun begins!

Yesterday, we read Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten. This is a great book which discusses how each child (and teacher) gets ready for the upcoming year. After we read the book, we discussed ways in which we got ready. Finally, we made a class book. Below is the book we made in our classroom. We hope you enjoy it. It will remain in our classroom library throughout the year.

Today, we read another favorite. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! is one of my favorite books. We read this great selection, reenacted using our classroom coconut tree, and made a small craft to take home. We had a blast being introduced to the letters of the alphabet by reading this great childhood classic.

Remember that on Friday, your child will be asked to tell either Mrs. Shannon or myself his/her lunch number. If they give us their correct number, they will be allowed to go to our treasure chest. Also, on Friday your child will be asked to read A School. This was sent home in the B.E.E folder at the beginning of the week. The boys and girls in my class are already reading it successfully. Once again, thanks for doing your part!

Classroom Wish List:
-EASY Button from Staples! :-) Students will love this!

-Mr. Christopher Gibbs

Mr. Gibbs Get's Ready for Kindergarten
Class Book 2009-2010

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