Dear STA Parents and Guardians,


Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! My name is Katherine McMahon and I will be your child's first grade teacher. This will be my third year teaching at St. Thomas the Apostle School and my seventh year teaching. 


It’s going to be an awesome year full of lots of fun, learning and new adventures. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for our classroom family. I am so excited to learn all about you, but first I’m going to tell you a little about me!


I was born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island. I am the middle child of three girls. I attended Catholic Schools Pre-K through the completion of my Master's Degree. I have always dreamed of being a teacher since I was a little girl. Teaching is truly my passion! 


I went to college in Philadelphia at St. Joseph's University where I studied to become a teacher and taught there for two years (Master of Science - Education: Reading Specialist & Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Special Education). I’ve also lived and taught in New York City.


I currently reside in Avon, Connecticut. It has been an exciting summer wedding planning and I am looking forward to getting married next July. I am excited to continue building my life here in Connecticut.


My goal is to make your child feel at home in our classroom and come together to create a positive learning community. Our community will be made of unique individuals, learning styles, interests, hopes and dreams.


Throughout the year, it is really important to have a strong parent-teacher relationship. If at any time you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. You can email me at: kmcmahon@stastmschool.org. Also, please check our class SeeSaw (stay tuned) group regularly as I will be sending reminders, news and other information that might be helpful. In the meantime, please find some important school information and happenings below.


I am looking forward to a fantastic school year. I can’t wait to meet you on Tuesday!


Important dates & information:

-Tuesday, August 27- Open House:This will give your child the opportunity to get acclimated to our classroom, drop off their materials, complete any unfinished school paperwork, and meet me! Please use the schedule below so we can cherish the time with a smaller portion of our class.

*Please enter through the gym doors on the garden side. 


-Our gym day will be Tuesdays (gym uniforms and sneakers are to be worn please). Our first day of gym will be September 3, 2024.


-Classroom website link: https://sites.google.com/stastmschool.org/miss-mcmahon/home


Sincerely,


Miss Katherine McMahon