And we are off.......
Thanks to so many of you for attending our "Back to School Night." It was great to see you. If you were unable to attend, please make sure you see your child's teacher, Jonathan or Theresa to update your student's paperwork. Please also sign our email list so that you can be include in our electronic mailing that will keep you updated on all sorts of school activities.
Recently, our district launched a new website. The address is phxelem.k12.az.us We will do our best to keep our school website updated with school dates and functions. You can find information on our calendar and district wide happenings here. We are thankful to be adding an additional tool for effective home-school communication.
Please join us for our Site Council and PTA meeting on Wednesday, August 12th. Our Site Council meeting begins at 5:00 in the media center and PTA at 6 in the multi-use room. The first meeting will be held on the Faith North/ Washington campus. Free pizza and childcare are provided.
We will have an old fashioned Sock Hop on Friday, August 14th from 5:30-8:00 in the cafeteria on our Shaw campus. Our PTA will be providing hotdogs. Grab your poodle skirt and bowling shirt and join us for some musical fun.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
May 29, 2009
Dear Montessori Community,
As we close out this school year and plan for the next one, I would like to share our changes in staffing.
I can announce that we are losing the following teachers and instructional assistants:
· Ms. Janice Miller has retired after many years as our outdoor environment teacher. Ms. Miller touched many children. Her gentle presence and love will be her legacy and our treasure.
· Miss Erin Libby will be relocating to Washington State! We will miss her skill and smile.
· Mr. Codi Rakes-Mountford, Instructional Assistant to Miss Paula Craig will be going on a service mission. We wish him the best.
· Miss Daniela Talamante will be leaving to pursue new interests. We have admired her teaching ability and quick wit.
· Ms. Cathi Bruce, Instructional Assistant to Miss Graham will be leaving to find new business ventures.
· Ms. Liza Wright will be moving on to a private school experience. Her passion and drive have been appreciated in creating our upper elementary classroom at Shaw.
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 Punchois, Ms. Donna Breault, Miss Robin Miller
Faith North Junior Elementary Teaching Staff: Miss Nicolle Franchot, Ms. Wendy Silver and Ms.Rosalinda Siciliano
Faith North Senior Elementary Staff: Ms. Gina Drew and Ms. Brenda Chacon
Faith North Adolescent Program 7/8: Ms.Shayne Sotelo
FNM@Shaw Montessori Primary: Ms. Jennifer Valverde, Miss Krista Whiting, Ms. Heather Neiderhauser and Miss Magdelena Rohling
FNM@Shaw Junior Elementary Staff: Mr. Chris Euzarraga, and Miss Paula Craig
FNM@Shaw Elementary 1st-6th grade: Ms. Leisla Church
Montessori Math and Literacy Coach: Ms. Tonia Downing-Easton
Montessori Reading Specialist: Miss Crystal Graham
Special Education Resource: Miss Kelly Owen
Art: Mr. Saber Hollenthoner
Music: Mr. Robert London
PE: Vacant
We will be creating two 1st-6th grade classrooms. Mrs. Chacon will be leading this class on the North campus and Ms. Leisla Church on the Shaw campus. Miss Graham’s lower elementary classroom will close and her student’s will be reassigned to Miss Craig, Mr. Euzarraga or Ms. Church. The Montessori teachers and staff make a dynamic team as they continue the process of creating a thriving Montessori Program. We are grateful to district administration for their continued support and commitment to our program.
Please join us on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Shaw School campus and Tuesday, August 4th at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Faith North campus for our Back to School Parent Night. We will gather in the cafeteria for a brief meeting then dismiss to your child’s classrooms for the 6pm meeting with the teacher. This evening is designed for parent information purposes only. Parents only please, children should not attend.
PEER registration is also held this evening in the school cafeterias from 4:00-5:30. Remember spaces are limited; it is for working parents only; there is a detailed list of what is needed to fully register. If you have questions regarding PEER, please call Miss Jennifer Borunda at 602-523-8619.
2009-2010 preliminary class lists for returning students will be posted on both campuses by May 22nd. These class lists are subject to change due to the creation of the 1-6 classroom(s). Final postings with new students (including siblings) and changes for the 1-6 classrooms will be finalized in June. Please note that generally speaking we are able to accommodate teacher and campus requests. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Should you have any questions regarding Back-to-School Night, please feel free to contact me at (602) 257-4069.
Thank you,
Susan Engdall
Principal
PESD Montessori Programs
Dear Montessori Community,
As we close out this school year and plan for the next one, I would like to share our changes in staffing.
I can announce that we are losing the following teachers and instructional assistants:
· Ms. Janice Miller has retired after many years as our outdoor environment teacher. Ms. Miller touched many children. Her gentle presence and love will be her legacy and our treasure.
· Miss Erin Libby will be relocating to Washington State! We will miss her skill and smile.
· Mr. Codi Rakes-Mountford, Instructional Assistant to Miss Paula Craig will be going on a service mission. We wish him the best.
· Miss Daniela Talamante will be leaving to pursue new interests. We have admired her teaching ability and quick wit.
· Ms. Cathi Bruce, Instructional Assistant to Miss Graham will be leaving to find new business ventures.
· Ms. Liza Wright will be moving on to a private school experience. Her passion and drive have been appreciated in creating our upper elementary classroom at Shaw.
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 Punchois, Ms. Donna Breault, Miss Robin Miller
Faith North Junior Elementary Teaching Staff: Miss Nicolle Franchot, Ms. Wendy Silver and Ms.Rosalinda Siciliano
Faith North Senior Elementary Staff: Ms. Gina Drew and Ms. Brenda Chacon
Faith North Adolescent Program 7/8: Ms.Shayne Sotelo
FNM@Shaw Montessori Primary: Ms. Jennifer Valverde, Miss Krista Whiting, Ms. Heather Neiderhauser and Miss Magdelena Rohling
FNM@Shaw Junior Elementary Staff: Mr. Chris Euzarraga, and Miss Paula Craig
FNM@Shaw Elementary 1st-6th grade: Ms. Leisla Church
Montessori Math and Literacy Coach: Ms. Tonia Downing-Easton
Montessori Reading Specialist: Miss Crystal Graham
Special Education Resource: Miss Kelly Owen
Art: Mr. Saber Hollenthoner
Music: Mr. Robert London
PE: Vacant
We will be creating two 1st-6th grade classrooms. Mrs. Chacon will be leading this class on the North campus and Ms. Leisla Church on the Shaw campus. Miss Graham’s lower elementary classroom will close and her student’s will be reassigned to Miss Craig, Mr. Euzarraga or Ms. Church. The Montessori teachers and staff make a dynamic team as they continue the process of creating a thriving Montessori Program. We are grateful to district administration for their continued support and commitment to our program.
Please join us on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Shaw School campus and Tuesday, August 4th at 5:30 if your child is enrolled on the Faith North campus for our Back to School Parent Night. We will gather in the cafeteria for a brief meeting then dismiss to your child’s classrooms for the 6pm meeting with the teacher. This evening is designed for parent information purposes only. Parents only please, children should not attend.
PEER registration is also held this evening in the school cafeterias from 4:00-5:30. Remember spaces are limited; it is for working parents only; there is a detailed list of what is needed to fully register. If you have questions regarding PEER, please call Miss Jennifer Borunda at 602-523-8619.
2009-2010 preliminary class lists for returning students will be posted on both campuses by May 22nd. These class lists are subject to change due to the creation of the 1-6 classroom(s). Final postings with new students (including siblings) and changes for the 1-6 classrooms will be finalized in June. Please note that generally speaking we are able to accommodate teacher and campus requests. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
Should you have any questions regarding Back-to-School Night, please feel free to contact me at (602) 257-4069.
Thank you,
Susan Engdall
Principal
PESD Montessori Programs
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Here we are, midway through our second trimester and there is still so much work to be done. This time of year, we see remarkable growth and progress in our students.
In this newsletter you will find insights and tips on some ways that you can best support and help grow your students’ level of responsibility and independence.
This spring semester brings many extra curricular opportunities for academic enrichment too. We will hold our first school spelling bee on January 14th at 5:00 in the multi-use room at North. This bee is sponsored by PESD and Scripps. Hopefully we will see one of our finalist at the National Scripps Bee in May! We will also be holding our third annual Science Fair on February 19th in the multi-use room at North from 5:00 until 7:00. Your children will be bringing home more information soon.
I want to thank the Faith North PTA for it’s continuing support both seen and unseen. The Fall Carnival was a MAJOR success and many volunteer hours were spent making sure that there was something for everyone in the community to enjoy. The Holiday Boutique was a fun function that offered some great goodies for gift giving. A couple of upcoming fundraisers are the magazine sale, beginning January 9th and our Cookie Dough fundraiser February 9-20th.
The funds from these sales go to our outdoor environments including care for our animals as well as selected field trips and some funding for classroom teachers. We can always use the extra help on fundraisers and school functions so join us for our PTA meetings for additional information They are held on the first Wednesday of each month, or give the school a call and we can direct you to the fundraising chair person.
Lastly, our afterschool class list offerings will be distributed Monday, January 12th. On this day you will find the sign up book available in the office at North. Afterschool classes will begin the week of January 26th.
Thank you for supporting Faith North School
In this newsletter you will find insights and tips on some ways that you can best support and help grow your students’ level of responsibility and independence.
This spring semester brings many extra curricular opportunities for academic enrichment too. We will hold our first school spelling bee on January 14th at 5:00 in the multi-use room at North. This bee is sponsored by PESD and Scripps. Hopefully we will see one of our finalist at the National Scripps Bee in May! We will also be holding our third annual Science Fair on February 19th in the multi-use room at North from 5:00 until 7:00. Your children will be bringing home more information soon.
I want to thank the Faith North PTA for it’s continuing support both seen and unseen. The Fall Carnival was a MAJOR success and many volunteer hours were spent making sure that there was something for everyone in the community to enjoy. The Holiday Boutique was a fun function that offered some great goodies for gift giving. A couple of upcoming fundraisers are the magazine sale, beginning January 9th and our Cookie Dough fundraiser February 9-20th.
The funds from these sales go to our outdoor environments including care for our animals as well as selected field trips and some funding for classroom teachers. We can always use the extra help on fundraisers and school functions so join us for our PTA meetings for additional information They are held on the first Wednesday of each month, or give the school a call and we can direct you to the fundraising chair person.
Lastly, our afterschool class list offerings will be distributed Monday, January 12th. On this day you will find the sign up book available in the office at North. Afterschool classes will begin the week of January 26th.
Thank you for supporting Faith North School
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Faith North Montessori and Faith North at Shaw!l Together, we create an environment that promotes the development of the unique abilities and gifts of each child at this school. Our focus is to help children become confident, kind, and thoughtful individuals who achieve both academically and socially.
We are excited about this year and the varied opportunities that our students will experience.
Guided by our core values, I commit my support and leadership to every student, parent and staff member as we work together to ensure student success. Our core values are as follows:
· Cosmic education will give the child a vision of the universe
· All children experience maximum learning potential or windows of optimum learning at various times
· All children are motivated to learn, multiple and divergent intelligences are honored and recognized
· The child’s hand is his teacher—experiential learning is essential to internalization
· The prepared environment is a student centered, learner centered environment
· Self discipline is achieved through natural consequences and peace education
· The dignity of labor and purposeful movement is vital and encouraged
We look forward to creating a strong community that helps all Faith North Montessori children grow to their full potential.
It is a privilege to serve you and your students this year! Please feel free to call me or come by for a visit.
Susan Engdall
Principal
602-257-4069
Welcome to Faith North Montessori and Faith North at Shaw!l Together, we create an environment that promotes the development of the unique abilities and gifts of each child at this school. Our focus is to help children become confident, kind, and thoughtful individuals who achieve both academically and socially.
We are excited about this year and the varied opportunities that our students will experience.
Guided by our core values, I commit my support and leadership to every student, parent and staff member as we work together to ensure student success. Our core values are as follows:
· Cosmic education will give the child a vision of the universe
· All children experience maximum learning potential or windows of optimum learning at various times
· All children are motivated to learn, multiple and divergent intelligences are honored and recognized
· The child’s hand is his teacher—experiential learning is essential to internalization
· The prepared environment is a student centered, learner centered environment
· Self discipline is achieved through natural consequences and peace education
· The dignity of labor and purposeful movement is vital and encouraged
We look forward to creating a strong community that helps all Faith North Montessori children grow to their full potential.
It is a privilege to serve you and your students this year! Please feel free to call me or come by for a visit.
Susan Engdall
Principal
602-257-4069
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Welcome to our new blog!
Coming soon, information on school happenings through our new blog!
Stay tuned.
Susan Engdall
Principal
Stay tuned.
Susan Engdall
Principal
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