The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
May 9-13
Monday, May 9
Upper Elementary leaves for Ocean Institute
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
DIBELS testing for k-1st graders at North
Early Release
Upper Elementary return from Ocean Institute
Thursday, May 12
Primary children begin to shadow in lower elementary classrooms
Friday, May 13
Saturday, May 14th
Volunteer Picnic at Margret T. Hance Park
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Hello Faith North Community,
This was the most bountiful teacher appreciation week I have seen in my many years of instruction. There was an amazing outpouring of kindness and generosity from our parents and children. The entire staff has enjoyed the breakfast and lunch goodies. Thank you so much for honoring the staff and the work they do. They are truly amazing as are each of you!
Awesome! Super fun! were just two word/phrases used by our 3rd years in response to the day trip to Sky Y to Prescott on Wednesday. They boarded a charter bus at 7:00 AM and spent the day orienteering, learning outdoor survival skills, canoeing and hiking. They learned to play Ga-Ga ball and Take the Tail during free time. The evening brought a campfire with smores. Back onto the bus and back home by 10:30. Thanks to all of our tax credit donors that helped make this trip possible.
On Monday, our upper elementary children leave for a three day Catalina Island adventure. Their learning experiences will be, learning about underwater seismology, underwater archaeology and coring. They will be building small subs and experimenting with wave physics, energy transfer and water chemistry. The last day they will go on an Island Ecology Tour. Thanks to our tax credits bus transportation has been provided for the students and staff. I am sure many memories will be made during these three days.
Several fun events to note as the school year draws to a close:
14th Volunteer Picnic at Hance Park
20th Talent Show/Potluck/Basket Raffle
23rd kindergarten promotion at FNM@Shaw at 6:00 also PJ Day
24th Kindergarten promotion at North at 6:00 also Mixed Up Clothing Day & Water Day at FNM@Shaw
25th Middle School Promotion at 6:00 also Crazy Hair Day
26th Water Day at North and Midle School Dance from 6:00-8:00
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, April 29, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
May 2nd-6th
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 2
Wax Museum in Ms. Chacon’s class 5:30-7:00
Tuesday, May 3
DIBELS testing at Shaw for our k-1st grade students at FNM@Shaw
Wednesday, May 4
Early Release
Site Council/PTA Meeting
3rd grade students day trip to Sky Y
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Hello Faith North Community,
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We, as a community are fortunate to have such dedicated, passionate professionals. Each believe in the unfolding, not the molding, of children. Each watches, listens, and communicates to assess and assist each child’s development of both intellect and independence. They champion the triumphs of each day, removing or easing obstacles. They patiently, flexibly, and compassionately encourage a joyful perseverance in each child. Their teaching is an act of service and humility. Through the creation of routines and traditions, the maintenance of detailed records, and the presentation of broad and deep lessons that illuminate concepts and encourage student discovery, the teacher encourages students’ concentration, reflection, and growth. I know you will take a moment to let them know how much they mean to your child and to you.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
May 2nd-6th
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 2
Wax Museum in Ms. Chacon’s class 5:30-7:00
Tuesday, May 3
DIBELS testing at Shaw for our k-1st grade students at FNM@Shaw
Wednesday, May 4
Early Release
Site Council/PTA Meeting
3rd grade students day trip to Sky Y
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Hello Faith North Community,
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. We, as a community are fortunate to have such dedicated, passionate professionals. Each believe in the unfolding, not the molding, of children. Each watches, listens, and communicates to assess and assist each child’s development of both intellect and independence. They champion the triumphs of each day, removing or easing obstacles. They patiently, flexibly, and compassionately encourage a joyful perseverance in each child. Their teaching is an act of service and humility. Through the creation of routines and traditions, the maintenance of detailed records, and the presentation of broad and deep lessons that illuminate concepts and encourage student discovery, the teacher encourages students’ concentration, reflection, and growth. I know you will take a moment to let them know how much they mean to your child and to you.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 25-29
Monday, April 25
No School! Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, April 26
Buffalo Soldiers raise the flags at North
Wednesday, April 27
Early Release
Literacy Night at the Phoenix Public Library-Burton Barr
Thursday, April 28
Bus evacuation drill at North-9:30 AM
Friday, April 29
Talent Show Auditions 1:00 in the multi-use room at North
Hello Faith North Community,
A gentle reminder that school will be closed this Friday, April 22nd and Monday, April 25th. School resumes on Tuesday, April 26th. We hope you have a restful and fun long weekend!
Two great events taking place this week are Talent Show auditions which will take place on Friday, April 29th in the multi-use room at North from 1:00-3:00. The students have received permission slips and anyone with a talent is welcome to audition. Please review the rules that govern acts with your student before they attend on Friday. The annual Talent Show/Basket Raffle will be held on the North campus, Friday evening, May 20th from 5:30-7:30. This is also a community potluck event. It is an evening of amazing surprises and a wonderful time to see hidden talent and meet new friend and families. Please plan on joining us.
This Wednesday, April 27 we will hold Literacy Night at the main library-Burton Barr located on Central Avenue just south of McDowell. The evening begins at 5:30 and will include tours of the library, displays of FNM staff picks, scavenger hunts and more. Families will have the opportunity to get library cards and sign up for the summer reading program. We look forward to helping make the library a fun obvious place to spend those long, hot summer days!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 25-29
Monday, April 25
No School! Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, April 26
Buffalo Soldiers raise the flags at North
Wednesday, April 27
Early Release
Literacy Night at the Phoenix Public Library-Burton Barr
Thursday, April 28
Bus evacuation drill at North-9:30 AM
Friday, April 29
Talent Show Auditions 1:00 in the multi-use room at North
Hello Faith North Community,
A gentle reminder that school will be closed this Friday, April 22nd and Monday, April 25th. School resumes on Tuesday, April 26th. We hope you have a restful and fun long weekend!
Two great events taking place this week are Talent Show auditions which will take place on Friday, April 29th in the multi-use room at North from 1:00-3:00. The students have received permission slips and anyone with a talent is welcome to audition. Please review the rules that govern acts with your student before they attend on Friday. The annual Talent Show/Basket Raffle will be held on the North campus, Friday evening, May 20th from 5:30-7:30. This is also a community potluck event. It is an evening of amazing surprises and a wonderful time to see hidden talent and meet new friend and families. Please plan on joining us.
This Wednesday, April 27 we will hold Literacy Night at the main library-Burton Barr located on Central Avenue just south of McDowell. The evening begins at 5:30 and will include tours of the library, displays of FNM staff picks, scavenger hunts and more. Families will have the opportunity to get library cards and sign up for the summer reading program. We look forward to helping make the library a fun obvious place to spend those long, hot summer days!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Thursday, April 14, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 18-22
Monday, April 18
AIMS Makeup Tests
Tuesday, April 19
AIMS Makeup Tests
Wednesday, April 20
No Early Release
AIMS Makeup Tests
Thursday, April 21
Friday, April 22
No School
Hello Faith North Community,
LEGO Night was amazing fun. A wide age group of boys (and girls) attended with their moms. There was a LEGO Building Contest, LEGO Throws, LEGO Cake Walk and many children dressed as their favorite LEGO character. We enjoyed hotdogs and decedent sundaes served by our upper elementary classrooms.
We are coming to a close of high stakes testing. The teachers and children have done a splendid job of test administration and test taking. Monday-Wednesday of next week will be used to make up any tests that students missed. Thank you for the great attendance this week.
Please plan to attend our Literacy Night at the Burton Barr Library, April 27 from 5:30-7:30. There will be library tours, games, readers theaters, displays with favorite teacher literature and more. Children may be issued their very own library card and sign up for the summer reading program.
Please remember that there is no school April 22 or 25. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, April 26th.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 18-22
Monday, April 18
AIMS Makeup Tests
Tuesday, April 19
AIMS Makeup Tests
Wednesday, April 20
No Early Release
AIMS Makeup Tests
Thursday, April 21
Friday, April 22
No School
Hello Faith North Community,
LEGO Night was amazing fun. A wide age group of boys (and girls) attended with their moms. There was a LEGO Building Contest, LEGO Throws, LEGO Cake Walk and many children dressed as their favorite LEGO character. We enjoyed hotdogs and decedent sundaes served by our upper elementary classrooms.
We are coming to a close of high stakes testing. The teachers and children have done a splendid job of test administration and test taking. Monday-Wednesday of next week will be used to make up any tests that students missed. Thank you for the great attendance this week.
Please plan to attend our Literacy Night at the Burton Barr Library, April 27 from 5:30-7:30. There will be library tours, games, readers theaters, displays with favorite teacher literature and more. Children may be issued their very own library card and sign up for the summer reading program.
Please remember that there is no school April 22 or 25. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, April 26th.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, April 8, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 11-15
Monday, April 11
Stanford 10 begins
Tuesday, April 12
Stanford 10 continues
AIMS -Writing & Science
Wednesday, April 13
AIMS Reading and Math
No early release
Thursday, April 14
AIMS Reading & Math
Friday, April 15
AIMS Reading & Math
Dear Faith North Community,
Tuesday, April 12 thru Thursday, April 21 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 11 and Tuesday, April 12th. 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 high stakes testing 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 these tests. Your 3rd-8th child has been reviewing an AIMS booklet with specific examples of the test questions. 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. It is imperative that all students are present 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.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
April 11-15
Monday, April 11
Stanford 10 begins
Tuesday, April 12
Stanford 10 continues
AIMS -Writing & Science
Wednesday, April 13
AIMS Reading and Math
No early release
Thursday, April 14
AIMS Reading & Math
Friday, April 15
AIMS Reading & Math
Dear Faith North Community,
Tuesday, April 12 thru Thursday, April 21 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 11 and Tuesday, April 12th. 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 high stakes testing 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 these tests. Your 3rd-8th child has been reviewing an AIMS booklet with specific examples of the test questions. 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. It is imperative that all students are present 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.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Friday, March 25, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
March 28-April 1
Monday, March 28
Tuesday, March 29
Wednesday, March 30
Early release
Thursday, March 31
Friday, April 1
Early Release
Conferences of Concern
Hello Faith North Community,
The gardens have come in beautifully this spring. The grape vines are leafing and the citrus trees on our campuses have blooms. The chickens are laying and the weather is perfect to work in the outdoor environments. The children are using the opportunity to spruce up and are also having fun making salads from the lettuce and radishes and smoothies from the beets. They are also enjoying gathering flowers from the garden beds to cheer the classrooms.
This week Ms. Guntermann, our retired, beloved gardener and outdoor environment teacher came back to work with us. She will be helping Ms. Tina on the FNM@Shaw campus. We are so glad she is back!
We enjoyed The Imaginators play from Childs Play yesterday. Thank you to all of our tax credit donors. Because of your generosity, our children get to see great theater right at our own school.
Please note that there are TWO early release days this week. One on Wednesday and one on Friday. Friday afternoon we will hold conferences of concern. Your child's teacher will contact you if a conference is necessary.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
March 28-April 1
Monday, March 28
Tuesday, March 29
Wednesday, March 30
Early release
Thursday, March 31
Friday, April 1
Early Release
Conferences of Concern
Hello Faith North Community,
The gardens have come in beautifully this spring. The grape vines are leafing and the citrus trees on our campuses have blooms. The chickens are laying and the weather is perfect to work in the outdoor environments. The children are using the opportunity to spruce up and are also having fun making salads from the lettuce and radishes and smoothies from the beets. They are also enjoying gathering flowers from the garden beds to cheer the classrooms.
This week Ms. Guntermann, our retired, beloved gardener and outdoor environment teacher came back to work with us. She will be helping Ms. Tina on the FNM@Shaw campus. We are so glad she is back!
We enjoyed The Imaginators play from Childs Play yesterday. Thank you to all of our tax credit donors. Because of your generosity, our children get to see great theater right at our own school.
Please note that there are TWO early release days this week. One on Wednesday and one on Friday. Friday afternoon we will hold conferences of concern. Your child's teacher will contact you if a conference is necessary.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, March 18, 2011
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
March 21-25
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
Early release
Thursday, March24
Child’s Play presents “The Imaginators” 1:00 in the Faith North Multi-Use Room
Friday, March 25
Hello Faith North Community,
Hope you can join us this evening for an amazing art event, Salon de Enfant, at the Alwun House located at 1204 East Roosevelt which will feature the artwork of students from the Phoenix Elementary School District. The opening reception is from 4:00-9:00 PM. All artwork is for sale and all money from sales goes directly to the student artists. Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided by student musical and dance ensembles. There will also be a special Jackson Pollock presentation. Please join us for the festivities!
Thursday the 24th Child’s Play Theater Group will be presenting The Imaginators a story about Tim and his sister Anne who are new in the neighborhood and desperate to make friends. They meet their imaginative next door neighbor Nina and together they transform their garage into the Kingdom of Garagenia. During this make-believe adventure the children learn about friendship, courage and cooperation, and have lots of fun! The play will be held in the Multi-Use room at North and will be seen by the Children of Faith North and FNM@Shaw.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
March 21-25
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
Early release
Thursday, March24
Child’s Play presents “The Imaginators” 1:00 in the Faith North Multi-Use Room
Friday, March 25
Hello Faith North Community,
Hope you can join us this evening for an amazing art event, Salon de Enfant, at the Alwun House located at 1204 East Roosevelt which will feature the artwork of students from the Phoenix Elementary School District. The opening reception is from 4:00-9:00 PM. All artwork is for sale and all money from sales goes directly to the student artists. Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided by student musical and dance ensembles. There will also be a special Jackson Pollock presentation. Please join us for the festivities!
Thursday the 24th Child’s Play Theater Group will be presenting The Imaginators a story about Tim and his sister Anne who are new in the neighborhood and desperate to make friends. They meet their imaginative next door neighbor Nina and together they transform their garage into the Kingdom of Garagenia. During this make-believe adventure the children learn about friendship, courage and cooperation, and have lots of fun! The play will be held in the Multi-Use room at North and will be seen by the Children of Faith North and FNM@Shaw.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
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