December 5, 2016 Dear Gem Prep Families, We hope you are enjoying this holiday season with family and friends. We are have a busy two weeks ahead so we want to remind and send information about upcoming events for your student and family at Gem Prep: Nampa! Thank you, Stacey Time Sensitive: Home Language Surveys Gem Prep: Nampa sent out …
Thank you!
Thank you for supporting Gem Prep: Nampa during our first Root Beer Social! It was a great kick-off to our new school. If you were unable to attend, we have another social on July 12th at 6:30, so please invite any interested friends and family. We can’t wait for August!
Meet our Kindergarten Teacher
Please welcome our exceptional kindergarten teacher, Christina Taylor! Christina Taylor Christina has a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Chico. She has four years experience as an elementary teacher: fourth, first, kindergarten, and transitional kindergarten. She loves to teach the foundations in learning and seeing growth in every child. When not working, she likes to be outside …
Meet the First Grade Teachers
We are thrilled to announce our wonderful first grade team, Kathy Hanson and Kristal Simon! Kathy Hanson Kathy has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Northwest Nazarene University and a Master’s degree in Teaching from George Fox University. Kathy has 5 years of teaching experience where she taught 2nd grade in Nampa, ID. Through her lifelong love of learning, she …
Teachers Learning to Code
On Monday some of the Gem Prep Nampa team learned more about computer science by attending an incredible Code.org Professional Development! One of our fourth grade teachers, Alex, modeled an excellent loop for us, and collectively we learned about many resources we are excited to implement in the fall! Our teachers are the best!
Introducing our sensational second grade teachers
We are excited to introduce you to our sensational second grade teachers! Name: Brenda Campbell Brenda has a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Literacy Endorsement from Boise State University. She has taught first and second grades. She is committed to helping each child reach their full potential as a person and a student, while having a positive educational experience. …
We Need Your Help!
Dear Gem Prep Nampa Families, We need your help! If you have not already submitted your Income Surveys, please do so ASAP. In order to receive Title I funding, public schools must be able to report the percentage of their students who meet certain income guidelines. This funding is used to provide additional tutoring services for students in Math and English Language Arts. …
We are thrilled to introduce you to our Third Grade teachers!
Name: Kasi Rydwell Kasi Rydwell comes to us with a wealth of experience both in education and technology. Kasi earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education from Boise State University. Over the past 10 years she has been a 3rd grade teacher, an English Language Learner (ELL) summer school teacher, a Boise State University literacy tutor, a computer technology …
Introducing our Fabulous Fourth Grade Teachers!
We would like to introduce you to our fabulous Fourth Grade Teachers. Name: Alexandra Cron Alexandra has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Idaho and a Master’s Degree in Education (International) with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. This is her first year teaching! She student taught in …