Mr. G's Busy Bees: The End is Near!

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

I know it has been some time since my last posting but a lot of recent changes and events have occured. We are in the process of moving, my wife is expecting (5 months), and I am taking two college courses trying to finish my degree before the end of June. Yes, I am a very busy man - did I fail to mention I am working two jobs? Well, Saturday was a blast! Family Fun Day at Samsula was a huge success! So much money was raised for my dear friend Mr. Sweeney! What a great way to celebrate with family and friends. Oh, did I mention that I had a lot of fun? Not only was I in the "Spalsh Zone," but I also sang a song with two of my students - I didn't do well.

We even went to see Jack Hartmann in April. We love moving and groovin' to his songs! It was a great concert. I even got on stage, oh... We also MADE Mrs. Shannon go! She had to do a crazy chicken dance!