May 25, 2011

Dear Montessori Community,

As we close out this school year and plan for the next one, I would like to share changes in staffing.
I can announce that we are losing the following teachers:
• Ms. Jennifer Matthews, a middle school teacher, will be moving back to Washington State to join her husband!
• Ms. Rosalinda Siciliano, lower elementary teacher will be seeking new endeavors and we wish her the best of luck!
Each of these individuals have 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 Punchios, Ms. Jodi Schramm, Miss Robin Miller
Faith North Junior Elementary Teaching Staff: Mrs. GiHwa Hughes, Ms. Wendy Silver and a vacancy
Faith North Senior Elementary Staff: Ms. Gina Roam and Ms. Brenda Chacon
Faith North Adolescent Program 7/8: Ms.Shayne Sotelo
FNM@Shaw Montessori Primary: Ms. Jennifer Valverde, Miss Krista Whiting, Mrs. Kiran Mahli and Mrs. Megan Trezise
FNM@Shaw Junior Elementary Staff: Mr. Chris Euzarraga and Miss Paula Craig (1st-4th grade)
FNM@Shaw 1-6th grade: Ms. Leisla Church
Montessori Resource Specialist: Ms. Tonia Downing-Easton
Special Education Resource: FNM@Shaw: Mrs. Yolanda Wheelington
Art: Angela Damore FNM@Shaw: Jennifer Plowman
Music: Mr. Robert London, services to both campuses
PE: Mr. Steven Larson FNM@Shaw Patsy Harvey
Reading Intervention Specialist: Crystal Graham

Please join us on Monday, August 1st for Back to School Parent Night to be held simultaneously on both campuses. This evening is designed for parent information purposes only. Children should not attend. Times are as follows: primary 4:00-5:00, lower elementary 5:00-6:00, upper elementary 6:00-7:00, middle school 7:00-8:00. Tables will be set up to assist you with PEER Club, bus schedules, PTA, Site Council and other school information.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (602) 257-4069.
2011-2012 class lists will be posted on May 26th. Class supply lists will be posted on teacher blogs.

Wishing you a warm and delightful summer. See you in August!
Susan Engdall
Principal
PESD Montessori Programs