SS. Simon & Jude Catholic School

 

SIXTH GRADE



                               ✝ Mrs. Cynthia Amrhein has been teaching at Ss. Simon and Jude since 2003. She

                                                   fondly remembers the opportunity to have her own daughter in her class in

                                                   sixth grade - an experience she wishes everyone could have! She says, “I am a

                                                   native Arizonan and I attended Catholic schools through grade 12. My children

                                                   attended SSJ and because of this, had smooth transitions into both Brophy and

                                                   Xavier. They talk of all that SSJ prepared them for as they continue their

                                                   studies. I love teaching sixth grade primarily because they grow so much

                                                   emotionally and physically. Being a witness to this growth is both challenging and

                                                   fulfilling. I focus on preparing the students for the challenges of Junior High.

                                                   We are fortunate enough to be able to offer two levels of math. We have our

                                                   sixth grade math, as well as an accelerated course for those ready to learn

                                                   higher level math concepts. We are buddies with the kindergarten class and it is

the highlight of our week. It is amazing to observe how serious they take their mentoring duties. In the spring we go on a field trip to the Science Center with our buddies. I always look forward to it myself because it’s such a wonderful day!”


   ✝ Mrs. Linda Fischetti has been teaching at SSJ since 2001. She says, “I began

           my teaching career in 1984 as a high school teacher and school campus

           minister. During the time my children were small, I was home and stayed

           active in this wonderful vocation helping with Confirmation preparation

           through youth ministry, assisting in Religious Education, and even spent a few

           years teaching adults to use desktop computers. I hold a bachelor’s degree in

           Religious Studies and Psychology, and a post-baccalaureate in Elementary

           Education. I love teaching at SSJ and can’t imagine being anywhere else. I am

           continuously in awe that we get to share our faith on a daily basis, pray        

           together, and celebrate the Eucharist as a community. I love working in sixth

           grade. It is a joy to see them grow so much during the year, in their social

           skills as well as their spiritual development. And, of course, the curriculum is the absolute best - World

           Studies!”


SIXTH GRADE HIGHLIGHTS:


    ✝ Kindergarten Buddies

    ✝ Field Trip to the Science Center

    ✝ School Sports

    ✝ Perform Greek Plays

    ✝ Student Council