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
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.

With the second quarter in full swing, many of you may wonder, like me, where first quarter went. At Simonton, it went to laying the foundation for a successful year of educational achievement for your child and this school. We will continue to build on this foundation for the remainder of the school year.

The Simonton community recently created a new mission and vision statement, which the J.O. Combs School District Board approved. You will see reflected in the school's mission and vision that Simonton Elementary is developing innovative practices that focus on learning.

Simonton Elementary has a lot going on in November, including our annual Fall Festival and Craft Fair on November 15th. The event promises to be fun for all and we  hope you will join us. Please send in nonperishable food items for our canned food drive, which runs through November 21st. This is a great opportunity for you to help community members in need during these difficult economic times.

Thank you for working in partnership with your teacher and our school to make this year a success for your child.

Respectfully,

Mary Jane Griffith
Principal