Transitional Kindergarten News

   

Dear TK Families,

One, two... can't wait to meet you. Three, four... just walk in the door. Five, six... fun academics. Seven, eight... our year will be great. Nine, ten... welcome friends! Hello and welcome to our TK family. We are so excited for you to be a part of our program. 

My name is Amy Simmons and I have been teaching on and off for the past 30 years.  I’ve taught 6th grade, 5th grade, kindergarten, and spent the last 9 years teaching PK/TK.  I like gardening, reading, and watching the Packers win. My husband and I are empty nesters with 3 grown children and their families in the Des Moines area.  I have a wonderful classroom associate named Izzy Voigt, who loves traveling, especially to Rocky Mountain National Park. She enjoys reading and has two cats named Remi and Mabel.

My goal as a teacher is to foster a love of learning in your child. I want students to be excited to come to school, to love school, and to grow academically and socially throughout the year. Our classroom will feature large and small group work, music, hands-on experiences, and most importantly, PLAY! 

 

As you prepare for back to school, don’t forget….

1. A backpack (no backpacks on wheels) that fits a lunch bag, home folder, and miscellaneous extras.. 

2. An extra set of clothes (including socks and underwear) for spills and accidents (labeled in a ziplock bag). 

3. A water bottle labeled with child’s name (if desired; we do have access to a water fountain in the hallway).

4. A 5x7 or 8x10 black and white photograph of your family (which will be displayed on our wall at school).

 

I am almost done setting up our classroom for the upcoming school year. If you and your child would like to see it before school starts, I will be at school most mornings from July 28 - August 5. This a great opportunity to meet in a quieter atmosphere than the meet the teacher/supply drop off on August 21. 

I would love to start labeling lockers, mailboxes, folders, etc. Please respond to this email with the name you would like your child to use in our classroom for correct spelling and nickname. Thank you for your help!

For more information about the school year, please visit the St. Augustin School website for weekly newsletters, the school supply list, and the school calendar (the list calendar is more detailed).

I am looking forward to a wonderful year with your child!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Amy Simmons

 

Things We Collect

Non fiction picture books

Ribbon

Paper lunch sacks

Water bottle caps/milk jug caps

Cardboard tubes

Bubble wrap

Smooth rocks

locks/keys

Nuts/bolts

Stationary/envelopes

Stickers

Craft items

Cardboard egg cartons

Baby food jars

Click here for general TK information.