May 29, 2009
Dear Montessori Community,
As we close out this school year and plan for the next one, I would like to share our changes in staffing.
I can announce that we are losing the following teachers and instructional assistants:
· Ms. Janice Miller has retired after many years as our outdoor environment teacher. Ms. Miller touched many children. Her gentle presence and love will be her legacy and our treasure.
· Miss Erin Libby will be relocating to Washington State! We will miss her skill and smile.
· Mr. Codi Rakes-Mountford, Instructional Assistant to Miss Paula Craig will be going on a service mission. We wish him the best.
· Miss Daniela Talamante will be leaving to pursue new interests. We have admired her teaching ability and quick wit.
· Ms. Cathi Bruce, Instructional Assistant to Miss Graham will be leaving to find new business ventures.
· Ms. Liza Wright will be moving on to a private school experience. Her passion and drive have been appreciated in creating our upper elementary classroom at Shaw.
Each of these individuals has brought great value to our children and their colleagues. They will be greatly missed.
Here are the staffing plans for next year:
Faith North and Faith North@Shaw Principal: Susan Engdall
Faith North Primary Teaching Staff: Ms. Marisa Punchois, Ms. Donna Breault, Miss Robin Miller
Faith North Junior Elementary Teaching Staff: Miss Nicolle Franchot, Ms. Wendy Silver and Ms.Rosalinda Siciliano
Faith North Senior Elementary Staff: Ms. Gina Drew and Ms. Brenda Chacon
Faith North Adolescent Program 7/8: Ms.Shayne Sotelo
FNM@Shaw Montessori Primary: Ms. Jennifer Valverde, Miss Krista Whiting, Ms. Heather Neiderhauser and Miss Magdelena Rohling
FNM@Shaw Junior Elementary Staff: Mr. Chris Euzarraga, and Miss Paula Craig
FNM@Shaw Elementary 1st-6th grade: Ms. Leisla Church
Montessori Math and Literacy Coach: Ms. Tonia Downing-Easton
Montessori Reading Specialist: Miss Crystal Graham
Special Education Resource: Miss Kelly Owen
Art: Mr. Saber Hollenthoner
Music: Mr. Robert London
PE: Vacant
We will be creating two 1st-6th grade classrooms. Mrs. Chacon will be leading this class on the North campus and Ms. Leisla Church on the Shaw campus. Miss Graham’s lower elementary classroom will close and her student’s will be reassigned to Miss Craig, Mr. Euzarraga or Ms. Church. The Montessori teachers and staff make a dynamic team as they continue the process of creating a thriving Montessori Program. We are grateful to district administration for their continued support and commitment to our program.
Please join us on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Shaw School campus and Tuesday, August 4th at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Faith North campus for our Back to School Parent Night. We will gather in the cafeteria for a brief meeting then dismiss to your child’s classrooms for the 6pm meeting with the teacher. This evening is designed for parent information purposes only. Parents only please, children should not attend.
PEER registration is also held this evening in the school cafeterias from 4:00-5:30. Remember spaces are limited; it is for working parents only; there is a detailed list of what is needed to fully register. If you have questions regarding PEER, please call Miss Jennifer Borunda at 602-523-8619.
2009-2010 preliminary class lists for returning students will be posted on both campuses by May 22nd. These class lists are subject to change due to the creation of the 1-6 classroom(s). Final postings with new students (including siblings) and changes for the 1-6 classrooms will be finalized in June. Please note that generally speaking we are able to accommodate teacher and campus requests. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Should you have any questions regarding Back-to-School Night, please feel free to contact me at (602) 257-4069.
Thank you,
Susan Engdall
Principal
PESD Montessori Programs
