The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 29-December 3
Monday, November 29
Galileo testing begins for 2nd-8th graders
Tuesday, November 30
Wednesday, December 1
PTA/Site Council Meeting at FNM@Shaw
Thursday, December 2
Friday, December 3
“Let it Snow” symphony walking field trip 10:00
Middle School Dance 7PM-11PM
Hello Faith North Community,
Campus was rather quiet this week as our middle school students enjoyed 3 days on a Land Lab in the Prescott Pines. In Montessori terms, this is preparing a safe and nurturing environment, consistent with Maria Montessori's vision for adolescent growth. It is a an opportunity to support holistic human development in an outdoor classroom, a natural habitat abundant in opportunities for field study, and an authentic community where teens can develop and test mature social visions for their growth, together and independent of family.
Today was the annual thanksgiving luncheon and wow, what a turn out. Thanks to all of the parents that came to enjoy lunch with your child. The weather was beautiful and made it was a delightful day to sit outside under the Palo Verdes and enjoy each other’s company and a delicious turkey lunch.
The week of November 22nd school will be closed for fall break. School resumes on Monday, November 29th.
Please join us on Wednesday, December 1st for our monthly Site Council/PTA meeting to be held on the Shaw campus. The Site Council will meet at 5:00 in the media center where the Director of General Studies will be discussing the topic of Mathematics. The PTA will be held in the cafeteria and begins at 6:00.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. The performance will begin at 10. This is a walking field trip. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00. We have reserved a limited amount of seats so please check with your child’s teacher if you would like to help chaperone the trip. We will be back to school by 11:30.
Several weeks ago, our middle school students held a carwash in the parking lot to raise funds for a dance. Our first middle school dance will be held on Friday, December 3rd in the multi-use room at North from 7-11. More information on this event will be forthcoming.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 15-20
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Saturday November 20
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole universe
All children experience maximum learning potential or windows of optimum learning at various times
All children are motivated to learn, multiple and divergent intelligences are honored and recognized
The celebration and respect of diversity is critical
The child’s hand is his teacher—experiential learning is essential to internalization
The prepared environment is a student centered, learner-centered environment
Self-discipline is achieved through natural consequences and peace education
The dignity of labor and purposeful movement is vital and encouraged
Hello Faith North Community,
The Fall Festival was among the best yet. Perfect weather, lots of friends, delicious food and fun activities for everyone. The middle school students really out did themselves with the Operation Game that required substantial hand eye-coordination as well as the ability to tolerate a little good natured teasing from the kids running the booth. I came away with a nice colorful array of spider rings!
I wish to thank Rebecca Sanchez for her amazing organization of the festival! To Jen Skinner, Shannon Alllsworth, Susan Zbick, Rene Hodge, Karla Roberts, Brenda Loman and Malinda Hurd for being out in front and getting things done. I also wish to thank the other 50 parents that were involved in set up, clean up and running the booths. It would not have been nearly as fun without you. Early estimates were that this great community fund raiser brought in close to $3,500.00!
Please remember that school is closed Thursday, November 11th and Friday, November 12th for Fall Break. School resumes Monday, November 15th. We will have Thanksgiving break the week of November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29th. Please have your children spend time engaged in great literature and some fun family activities. With such great weather trips to the zoo, hiking, and gardening are just a few of the activities to engage in. If you are visiting family, it is a great time for your child to interview and write a non-fiction story about a family member that is engaging.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 15-20
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Saturday November 20
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole universe
All children experience maximum learning potential or windows of optimum learning at various times
All children are motivated to learn, multiple and divergent intelligences are honored and recognized
The celebration and respect of diversity is critical
The child’s hand is his teacher—experiential learning is essential to internalization
The prepared environment is a student centered, learner-centered environment
Self-discipline is achieved through natural consequences and peace education
The dignity of labor and purposeful movement is vital and encouraged
Hello Faith North Community,
The Fall Festival was among the best yet. Perfect weather, lots of friends, delicious food and fun activities for everyone. The middle school students really out did themselves with the Operation Game that required substantial hand eye-coordination as well as the ability to tolerate a little good natured teasing from the kids running the booth. I came away with a nice colorful array of spider rings!
I wish to thank Rebecca Sanchez for her amazing organization of the festival! To Jen Skinner, Shannon Alllsworth, Susan Zbick, Rene Hodge, Karla Roberts, Brenda Loman and Malinda Hurd for being out in front and getting things done. I also wish to thank the other 50 parents that were involved in set up, clean up and running the booths. It would not have been nearly as fun without you. Early estimates were that this great community fund raiser brought in close to $3,500.00!
Please remember that school is closed Thursday, November 11th and Friday, November 12th for Fall Break. School resumes Monday, November 15th. We will have Thanksgiving break the week of November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29th. Please have your children spend time engaged in great literature and some fun family activities. With such great weather trips to the zoo, hiking, and gardening are just a few of the activities to engage in. If you are visiting family, it is a great time for your child to interview and write a non-fiction story about a family member that is engaging.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
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