Hello Faith North Community!
I hope everyone is feeling refreshed and renewed from our days off. We really got to enjoy the beauty of spring days in Phoenix!
Many of you perhaps know by now that in response to budget forecasts that our district has had to reduce our work force by 187 employees. Currently, employees are notified based on their years of service or seniority. Faith North has not escaped without incident. We have had to non-renew 10 staff members. Most on our Reduction In Force (RIF) list are those who are in highly specialized positions meaning they are specially credentialed to “fit” certain positions that are considered “hard to fill.” While these people have less seniority, the district must bring them back because of their specialized positions. Our staff remains committed to delivering the very best of themselves no matter what the outcome and are passionate about our mission to bring quality Montessori to the public sector.
I will continue to update you through the Principals Blog, the PTA and Site Council meetings as we receive updates from the district office and the legislature.
Thank you so much for your support of our school, it’s children and the staff. Together, we can make life’s challenges a bit easier.
Gratefully, Susan Engdall
Principal, FNM&FNM@Shaw

Calendar of Events for week of
April 6th-9th

Monday, April 5
No School

Tuesday, April 6

Wednesday,April 7
Early release
1:10 at FNM@Shaw
1:20@FNM
Site Council Meeting 5:00 FN Media Center
6:00 PTA Meeting FN Multi-use room

Thursday,April 8

Friday, April 9