Welcome Back Letter 2022-2023

Hello! My name is Kia Thor.   I will be teaching 4th grade this year. This will be my 19^th year teaching in St. Paul Public Schools District. I have taught grades K- 4^th  in St. Paul. I am so excited about this school year and hope to make it the BEST one yet! I absolutely love my job because I enjoy working with students.

I am married and have 6 children ages 23, 21, 19, 16, 14 and 11. I also have a dog named Tobi. He is 5 years old. We love going for walks in the parks and lakes, baking goodies, watching movies and working in our yard. During my free time, I enjoy reading children’s books, cooking, sitting in my backyard enjoying nature and listening to music.

I graduated from Harding High School and received my Bachelor’s and Master’s from the University of Minnesota.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year filled with exploring, creating, and gaining knowledge.

“However difficult it may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. ”              

-------Stephan Hawking-----

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions/comments at kia.thor@spps.org or my Google number 612-293-5418 (call/text). The best way to reach me is by email.

REMINDER:

OPEN HOUSE is this Thursday, September 1st (4-6pm). Hope to see everyone there! 

Our Daily Schedule

9:30- 9:45 Breakfast

9:45- 10:30 Specialist

10:30- 10:40 Morning Meeting

10:40- 11:40 Writer's Workshop

11:40- 12:10 Phonics

12:10- 12:40 Lunch

12:40- 1:45 Reader's Workshop

1:45- 2:10 Recess

2:10- 2:30 IRA

2:30- 3:30 Math

3:30- 3:50 Math Review

3:50- 4:00 Wrap-Up/Dismissal