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We welcome you to the Simonton Elementary Web site. Our site's purpose is to provide helpful information to our parents, students, teachers, and community members regarding our school goals, events, and successes.

Please take a few minutes to browse through some of our helpful links (that will provide you with a wealth of good ideas for improving study habits, helping your children learn, and even great sites filled with parenting tips). We also include information on our school's staff, important dates on the school calendar, and an information filled Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. So, enjoy your visit to our site and welcome to Simonton Elementary School!


Vision and Mission Statement

Vision
Simonton is a partnership of learners collaborating to achieve a life-long process of academic and social growth for our future leaders. We utilize data and research based curricula aligned with the AZ State Standards. Our teaching and learning strategies are implemented by passionate, committed, and highly qualified educators.

Mission
Simonton staff and community will collaborate in a dedicated partnership committed to helping students achieve personal, academic and social excellence. The students will demonstrate their level of achievement based on AZ State Standards. Utilizing data and research based interventions, staff will differentiate instruction based on student needs. Our students will leave Simonton prepared with the skills, knowledge, and abilities for continued success as life-long learners, future leaders, and individuals of character.



Wow! Another year has come and gone. Throughout this year your child has grown and progressed and now it is time to prepare your home for a summer filled with new experiences, fun, and learning as we prepare for an exciting 2009-2010 school year. Be sure to check out our Helpful Links for recources to help your child continue learning throughout the summer!

All Simonton students participated in testing at the beginning of April. A special thanks to each and every family for their support during these long days of testing. And thank you to our PTO for the wonderful AIMS Celebration!

Just a reminder to look for our new school calendar on our district Web site. Also, all elementary schools will now run 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Early release Wednesdays will run until 1:20 p.m.

Due to State budget issues we are not sure how many All Day Kindergarten classes will be offered next year. We will send out a letter as soon as we know.

Thank you to our wonderful PTO and all its support! A special thanks to Mindy Shurtleff who served as president for the past three years. Thank you for all you have done for our school!

As we prepare to close out this school year, I want to thank each and every student, parent, teacher, and staff member for making this a successful year at Simonton. I am honored to serve as your principal and I look forward to seeing everyone in August for the start of the next school year. Have a happy and safe summer!

As always, thank you for your support.

Respectfully,

Mary Jane Griffith
Principal