April happenings:
15-26 AIMS testing
17 & 24 No early release
25 Child's Play presents Tomas and the Library Lady
26 1:00 Talent show tryouts
29th-May 3rd Big trips week


Hello Faith North Community,

Tuesday, April 16th thru Friday, April 19th our student’s grades 3-8 will be taking the State Mandated Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) tests. Our 2nd grade students will be taking the Stanford-10 on Monday, April 15th and Tuesday, April 16th. These tests are used as a measurement of your child’s knowledge on state standards.

The faculty and staff of Faith North & FNM@Shaw have been preparing your child for the AIMS test since their first day of enrollment. This process is made certain by the fact that our curriculum is well aligned to the state standards. Subsequently, this alignment ensures that the everyday work of your child is an ongoing preparation of the skills to pass the AIMS test. You may also find additional test review and information on the Department of Education website http://www.ade.state.az.us by clicking on AIMS Information Center if you are interested.

Lastly, I ask that you have a discussion with your child on the importance of doing their very best. The outcome of these tests are very important to your child, our school and district. It is imperative that all students are present and ON TIME during these exam days. Also, make sure your child has received proper rest (9-11 hours) and a nutritious high protein breakfast. If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to call my office at (602) 257-4069. On behalf of the PESD Montessori faculty and staff, I want to thank you in advance for your efforts at supporting the best testing environments for our children.

Sincerely,

Principal