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

Diving into our Senses!

Posted by Mr. Gibbs on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

We are learning about the senses in our classroom. We are learning about the five senses. As I said at the beginning of the year, I plan on using a lot of technology in my classroom. I am excited to help students write a story. This story; however, is not going to be written. Were going digital!

Mrs. Riddle and I are teaming up to help students create a digital story about our senses. Next Wednesday, your child will learn how to properly use a camera and the different techniques we will use throughout the project. Students will be taking pictures of an object and will create a story as to how it feels, sounds, tastes, etc... Mrs. Riddle and I are really excited about this. It is going to be great inviting your child into the 21st century of learning.

Johnny Appleseed Day is quickly approaching. Next week, we will be doing all different types of activities involving apples. We will be stamping apples, making apple tress, and we will even be making applesauce next Thursday! Next Thursday will be an eventful day in our classroom. We will be making hats, applesause, and were going to celebrate the upcoming season. To pull this off, we will need lots of apples. If you can please supply some apples, please do so :) Thanks!

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