Events for the week of September 17-21:
18th boy's basketball, North vs. Edison, 6:15 at Hererra
19th mass vision and hearing screening at FNM@Shaw
20th boy's basketball, North vs. Emerson, 6:15 at Hererra
20th Family Literacy Night at the Burton Barr Library 5:00-7:00

Hello Faith North Community,

Thanks to all of you that attended the "Back to School Bash" last Friday. There was yummy food, fun nature crafts for the children and good company all around. If you were not able to be here to meet new friends and see old ones, please plan to join us for Bingo and spagetti on Friday, September 28th from 6-8. Great prizes and fun await! Don't forget to visit Volunteer Spot located on our website under Parents and Students to sign up for your volunteer hours. It is one great way to show your children how much you value their school and education.

It's almost October and the end of the year will be here soon. Please consider making a tax credit donation to our school. These funds are used in many ways to benefit all of our children. We sponsor field trips, scholarships and the outdoor environment.The State of Arizona allows a married couple filing jointly to donate $400.00. A person filing a single or head of household return may contribute up to $200.00. This “credit” is refunded to you in full when you file your taxes either reducing your tax debit or giving you that money back in your refund. Please help us continue to offer the opportunities to our students that make an education at Faith North so special. Our children are counting on you to help fund an extraordinary Montessori experience in the public sector. Check with your tax professional to see how it can benefit you.

All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal

Events for the week of September 3-7:

Monday the 3rd School Closed
Wednesday the 5th Early Release and mass hearing and vision screening at North main campus
Thursday the 6th Lego Robatics League begins
Friday the 7th "Back to School Bash" 6:00 PM on the main campus

Hello Faith North Community,

Today is the 142nd birthday of Dr. Maria Montessori. If you have the opportunity check out the Google landing page for some great articles and websites on Maria and many other famous Montessorians.

We had a great turn out on Wednesday evening for our parent education evening, A Montessori Continimum. The primary staff previewed the curriculum for the child of 3-6 while the elementary staff provided lessons in the areas of history and the great lessons, language and research and mathematics. Our next education opportunity, Show Me Night will be held January 30th.

Friday the 7th of September we will have our first community get together at "The Back to School Bash". This potluck event begins at 6:00 on the main campus. Come meet new friend and re-acquaint with old ones. Activities are also planned for the evening.

Afterschool class signups began this week. Signups will run through Friday, September 8th. Please stop by the school office.

All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal

Montessori Continumn Parent Education

Join us for a
Montessori Continuum:
Understanding and Supporting your Primary and Elementary Children
August 29th, 2012
At Faith North Montessori’s main campus
Pre-school @ 5:30 PM
Kindergarten and Elementary @ 6:30 PM
* This mandatory event is a great way to get your required volunteer hours! Sign-in sheets will be available in classrooms on that evening.
Please remember that this event is catered to adults and
childcare will NOT be available

Events for the week of August 13:
16 "Back to School Night" for Ms. Church's class 5:00 in the classroom
17 ALPS begins

Hello Faith North Community,

The first full week of school was joyous. The children and staff are happy to be back in full swing. Now we are looking forward to it cooling down a bit so that we can get outside to the outdoor environments and gardens.

Here is an easy way to support Faith North. On Facebook, search for "Give with Target." Search for Faith North. For every 25 votes, the school gets a $25 gift card. You can vote once a week until September 8th. As of now, we have 7 votes. Anyone can vote for a school so share with your friends and family. Thank you!

Please do not miss the opportunity to purchase Escrip. This is coming to our website soon. In the meantime, Escrip can be purchased through the PTA.

Please plan to attend our Parent Education Evening on Wednesday, August 29th. The staff will be presenting A Montessori Continuum at Faith North in the Multi-Use Room. The primary presentation will be from 5:30 to 6:30. The elementary from 6:30 to 7:30.

All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal

Events for the week of August 6:

Monday: 1st year preschool students begin
Tuesday: AIMSWeb testing for kindergarten through 3rd grade at FNM@Shaw
Wednesday: AIMSWeb testing for kindergarten through 3rd grade at FN
Wednesday: Site Council meeting at 5:00 Main Campus, PTA to follow at 6:00

Hello Faith North Community,

What a great first week it has been. The students returned earger to work and see one another. We are looking forward to a fine year.

This week, Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal announced the release of Arizona's A-F letter grades for all district and charter schools in the state. In accordance with ARS 15-241 the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is charged with attributing letter grades to every district and charter school in the state. These letter grades are based on the weighting of student performance on the AIMS tests and student academic growth from year to year, along with additional points awarded for high English Language Learner reclassifications. Every school and district receives a report card with a grade that reflects their annual academic profile.

We are pleased and proud to announce that Faith North received an A rating. This is a reflection of great parenting, great teaching, great learning and a very supportive community! To view the A-F Letter Grades visit http://www.azed.gov/research-evaluation/a-f-accountability/.

Speaking of COMMUNITY please join us Wednesday evening, August 8th at 5:00 for our first Site Council and PTA meeting. The Site COuncil meeting will be held in the media center at North at 5:00 and the PTA meeting will follow in the multi-use room at 6:00.

All the best!

Susan Engdall
Principal

Welcome Back!

Saturday, July 28, 2012



Events for the week of July 30, 2012
Monday, July 31, Back to School Night:
Primary 4:00-5:00
Lower Elementary 5:00-6:00
Upper Elementary 6:00-7:00
Middle School 7:00-8:00
Ms. Church's Back to School Night Thursday, August 16, 5:00

Wednesday, August 1-School starts, full day schedule

Hello Faith North Community,

The dust has been cleaned, the boxes unpacked and the shelves loaded. We are excited and ready to see the children and you!

We are looking forward to seeing all parents at Monday evenings Back to School Night. This is an opportunity for your child's teacher to share information specific to the classroom, curriculum, classroom needs and special projects. Please make time to stop by the multi-use room on the North campus and the cafeteria on the FNM@Shaw campus for additional information on PEER Club, transportation and to chat with the special area teachers.

On Wednesday, the children return for a full day of school. We are looking forward to a dynamic and fun filled year of learning. Please plan to join us for our first PTA and Site Council meeting on the North campus on Wednesday, August 8th. The Site Council meeting will be held at 5:00 in the media center and the PTA meeting at 6:00 in the cafeteria.

Enjoy the last gasp of summer vacation!
All the best,
Susan Engdall Principal

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