August 11, 2026
Hello! My name is Angela Watts and I will be your child’s Challenge teacher this year.
A few things about the Challenge program….
The District has a fabulous website with wonderful information about our program. You can visit the website here: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/gcs-advanced-academic-programs/gifted-and-talented
Challenge is a pull out program for elementary students in Greenville County. I see 3rd graders for 120 minutes each week and 4th/5th graders for 200 minutes per week. We are trying something new this year with the Challenge schedule. I will see each group every day Monday through Wednesday using the following schedule: Third Grade Group A - 12:30 -1:15; Third Grade Group B - 1:15 - 2:00; Fourth Grade - 8:15- 9:25; and Fifth Grade - 9:30 - 10:45. During this time, your child’s teacher will be pulling small groups for instruction. Your child will be expected to speak with his/her teacher about any missed work that was assigned while in Challenge. Homeroom teachers have the option of assigning the full amount of missed classwork, or may choose to modify or shorten assignments for when your child is in my class. Missed classwork (from the homeroom teacher or me) may become homework if not completed in class.
I will be at Simpsonville Elementary on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; Sue Cleveland Elementary on Thursdays and Fridays.
Please visit my website for up to date schedules, curriculum/syllabus and other information about our program. You can locate my website here: https://sites.google.com/greenvilleschools.us/mrswattswebsite?usp=sharing
My preferred contact method is email since my classroom phone does not ring during instructional time. I can be reached at the email address arwatts@greenville.k12.sc.us
Or you can leave me a message on my classroom phone: Simpsonville (864)355-8333 or Sue Cleveland (864) 452-8868 and I will get back to you as quickly as I can.
Supplies:
Each child will need a quality set of headphones for my class. It is fine to bring the headphones they use in class when they come to me.
All students will be expected to have pencils, erasers, paper, scissors, and any art supplies that your child wishes to bring.
I look forward to getting to know your child and you! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.