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

Open House

Posted by Mr. Gibbs on Wednesday, September 9, 2009


I was so excited to see all the parents tonight at Open House. It was so nice to see you, along with your child work together to complete the classroom scavenger hunt. I felt that his was a very fun and interactive way to show you our classroom.


I would also like to thank Michelle Coats (Olivia's mom). Michelle has been so kind to donate her time taking pictures of our class. The pictures from the slideshow today were all taken by Michelle. The pictures are outstanding!


I would like to remind you that Special Person's day is on Friday. Your child is allowed to bring one special person to school on Friday. That person will be allowed to be in our classroom for thirty minutes. My grandmother will not be able to attend; therefore, I have decided to bring a special guest. My special guest is a surprise to the children. I have recently found my former first grade teacher. It was her strong passion for the profession that helped me choose my career path. My former first grade teacher will be in our classroom on Friday as my Special Person. I am so happy and honored. I was in Mrs. Christen's first grade class at Turie T. Small Elementary School in 1991. I was in her first class that she ever taught. I am seated in the front row of this picture. I am the student with the blonde hair.

Once again, it was a pleasure to meet with you all this evening. You are simply the best!

-Mr. Christopher Gibbs

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