Events for the week of May 14-May 23rd:

15th New primary parent meeting 5:00 in the multi-use room at North
17th Child's Play presents "Rock the Presidents" 1:00 in the multi-use room at North for our 1st-8th graders
18th our middle school students present "The Journey of Odyessus" 9:00 and 10:30 in our multi-use room. This is a NOT TO BE MISSED performance!
18th Talent Show, Basket Raffle and Potluck, 5:30 in the multi-use room at North. See you there for the last community event of the year.
21st Kindergarten promotion FNM@Shaw 5:30, FN, 6:00 22nd Middle School promotion ceremony, 6:00 FN multi-use room
22nd water day on both campuses 23 Last Day!
Early Release!

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 Valverde will be teaching closer to home! • Brenda Chacon has retired and will be gardening! • Kiran Aulak will be leaving to open a small school of her own! • Irene Skousken has finished her teaching credentials and will become a certified teacher! 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 Punchios, Ms. Jodi Schramm, Miss Robin Miller Faith North Junior Elementary Teaching Staff: Mrs. GiHwa Hughes, Ms. Wendy Silver and Ms. Michele Rathert 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. Denise Standage, Miss Krista Whiting, Mrs. Megan Trezise and a vacancy FNM@Shaw Junior Elementary Staff: Mr. Chris Euzarraga and Miss Paula Craig (1st-5th 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, July 30th 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. 2012-2013 class lists will be posted on May 23rd. Class supply lists will be posted on teacher blogs.
Wishing you a warm and delightful summer.

See you in July.
Susan Engdall
Principal PESD Montessori Programs