The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 29-December 3
Monday, November 29
Galileo testing begins for 2nd-8th graders
Tuesday, November 30
Wednesday, December 1
PTA/Site Council Meeting at FNM@Shaw
Thursday, December 2
Friday, December 3
“Let it Snow” symphony walking field trip 10:00
Middle School Dance 7PM-11PM
Hello Faith North Community,
Campus was rather quiet this week as our middle school students enjoyed 3 days on a Land Lab in the Prescott Pines. In Montessori terms, this is preparing a safe and nurturing environment, consistent with Maria Montessori's vision for adolescent growth. It is a an opportunity to support holistic human development in an outdoor classroom, a natural habitat abundant in opportunities for field study, and an authentic community where teens can develop and test mature social visions for their growth, together and independent of family.
Today was the annual thanksgiving luncheon and wow, what a turn out. Thanks to all of the parents that came to enjoy lunch with your child. The weather was beautiful and made it was a delightful day to sit outside under the Palo Verdes and enjoy each other’s company and a delicious turkey lunch.
The week of November 22nd school will be closed for fall break. School resumes on Monday, November 29th.
Please join us on Wednesday, December 1st for our monthly Site Council/PTA meeting to be held on the Shaw campus. The Site Council will meet at 5:00 in the media center where the Director of General Studies will be discussing the topic of Mathematics. The PTA will be held in the cafeteria and begins at 6:00.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. The performance will begin at 10. This is a walking field trip. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00. We have reserved a limited amount of seats so please check with your child’s teacher if you would like to help chaperone the trip. We will be back to school by 11:30.
Several weeks ago, our middle school students held a carwash in the parking lot to raise funds for a dance. Our first middle school dance will be held on Friday, December 3rd in the multi-use room at North from 7-11. More information on this event will be forthcoming.
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 15-20
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Saturday November 20
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole 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 celebration and respect of diversity is critical
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
Hello Faith North Community,
The Fall Festival was among the best yet. Perfect weather, lots of friends, delicious food and fun activities for everyone. The middle school students really out did themselves with the Operation Game that required substantial hand eye-coordination as well as the ability to tolerate a little good natured teasing from the kids running the booth. I came away with a nice colorful array of spider rings!
I wish to thank Rebecca Sanchez for her amazing organization of the festival! To Jen Skinner, Shannon Alllsworth, Susan Zbick, Rene Hodge, Karla Roberts, Brenda Loman and Malinda Hurd for being out in front and getting things done. I also wish to thank the other 50 parents that were involved in set up, clean up and running the booths. It would not have been nearly as fun without you. Early estimates were that this great community fund raiser brought in close to $3,500.00!
Please remember that school is closed Thursday, November 11th and Friday, November 12th for Fall Break. School resumes Monday, November 15th. We will have Thanksgiving break the week of November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29th. Please have your children spend time engaged in great literature and some fun family activities. With such great weather trips to the zoo, hiking, and gardening are just a few of the activities to engage in. If you are visiting family, it is a great time for your child to interview and write a non-fiction story about a family member that is engaging.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
November 15-20
Monday, November 15
Tuesday, November 16
Wednesday, November 17
Thursday, November 18
Friday, November 19
Saturday November 20
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole 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 celebration and respect of diversity is critical
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
Hello Faith North Community,
The Fall Festival was among the best yet. Perfect weather, lots of friends, delicious food and fun activities for everyone. The middle school students really out did themselves with the Operation Game that required substantial hand eye-coordination as well as the ability to tolerate a little good natured teasing from the kids running the booth. I came away with a nice colorful array of spider rings!
I wish to thank Rebecca Sanchez for her amazing organization of the festival! To Jen Skinner, Shannon Alllsworth, Susan Zbick, Rene Hodge, Karla Roberts, Brenda Loman and Malinda Hurd for being out in front and getting things done. I also wish to thank the other 50 parents that were involved in set up, clean up and running the booths. It would not have been nearly as fun without you. Early estimates were that this great community fund raiser brought in close to $3,500.00!
Please remember that school is closed Thursday, November 11th and Friday, November 12th for Fall Break. School resumes Monday, November 15th. We will have Thanksgiving break the week of November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29th. Please have your children spend time engaged in great literature and some fun family activities. With such great weather trips to the zoo, hiking, and gardening are just a few of the activities to engage in. If you are visiting family, it is a great time for your child to interview and write a non-fiction story about a family member that is engaging.
On December 3rd at 10:00, all of our children will be attending “Let It Snow” performed by the Phoenix Symphony. Children are $1.00 and adults $5.00
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, October 29, 2010
Calendar of Events for week of
November 1-5
Monday, November 1
Tuesday, November 2
Kiwanis present dictionaries to our 3rd year students
Wednesday, November 3
Site Council 5:00 and PTA Meeting 6:00
Faith North Main Campus
Thursday, November 4
Friday, November 5
Report cards come home k-8th grade
Saturday November 6th
Fall Festival 2:00-5:00
Faith North Campus
Hello Faith North Community,
Wednesday we had a great celebration of our cultural community. We showed our pride in the “Small World Parade” then shared in “A Small World Potluck.” There were some amazing presentations on countries and cultures around the world as well as some beautiful Native American projects by the students and the food was diverse, remarkable and yummy.
This month’s site council meeting will be devoted entirely to a discussion of the future of Faith North as it relates to the two
campuses. Doug Allsworth, Faith North parent and Phoenix Elementary School Board Member will be in attendance to:
* gather our perspective on this important topic
* share any insights he has from the District
Please attend, November 3 at 5pm in the Faith North Main library, prepared with your thoughts, questions, ideas and concerns on the
matter.
Then join us for a PTA meeting in the multi-use room at 6:00. Attendance at these meetings counts towards your volunteer hours too. Pizza and childcare are provided.
Please plan on attending our Fall Festival on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00-5:00This will be a fun event for the whole family with classroom booths, a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, a cake walk and lots of great food and company. We need cakes for the cake walk and folks to help set up and clean up. If you would like to volunteer please contact Rebecca Sanchez at rsanchez05ssr@aol.com
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
November 1-5
Monday, November 1
Tuesday, November 2
Kiwanis present dictionaries to our 3rd year students
Wednesday, November 3
Site Council 5:00 and PTA Meeting 6:00
Faith North Main Campus
Thursday, November 4
Friday, November 5
Report cards come home k-8th grade
Saturday November 6th
Fall Festival 2:00-5:00
Faith North Campus
Hello Faith North Community,
Wednesday we had a great celebration of our cultural community. We showed our pride in the “Small World Parade” then shared in “A Small World Potluck.” There were some amazing presentations on countries and cultures around the world as well as some beautiful Native American projects by the students and the food was diverse, remarkable and yummy.
This month’s site council meeting will be devoted entirely to a discussion of the future of Faith North as it relates to the two
campuses. Doug Allsworth, Faith North parent and Phoenix Elementary School Board Member will be in attendance to:
* gather our perspective on this important topic
* share any insights he has from the District
Please attend, November 3 at 5pm in the Faith North Main library, prepared with your thoughts, questions, ideas and concerns on the
matter.
Then join us for a PTA meeting in the multi-use room at 6:00. Attendance at these meetings counts towards your volunteer hours too. Pizza and childcare are provided.
Please plan on attending our Fall Festival on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00-5:00This will be a fun event for the whole family with classroom booths, a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, a cake walk and lots of great food and company. We need cakes for the cake walk and folks to help set up and clean up. If you would like to volunteer please contact Rebecca Sanchez at rsanchez05ssr@aol.com
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, October 22, 2010
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
October 25-29
Monday, October 25
Tuesday, October 26
Wednesday, October 27
United Nations Day
Parade at North 10:45
Parade at FNM@Shaw 9:45-Elementary 10:45-Primary
Thursday, October 28
Friday, October 29
Hello Faith North Community,
What a great Game Night we had last Friday. We had a full multi-use room, great food and some tremendous prizes! Our own assistant office manager Teresa Carreon won the 50/50 raffle and treated the staff to some breakfast goodies this week! Saturday, the events committee was already working on the Fall Festival at a meeting held in C. Steele Park. This will also be a fun event for the whole family with a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, classroom booth, a cake walk and lots of great food. Please plan on joining us on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00-5:30. If you would like to volunteer please contact Rebecca Sanchez at rsanchez05ssr@aol.com
On Wednesday, October 27th we will be celebrating United Nations Day. This is a day designed to celebrate our diverse cultural community. Your child should choose one that is either prevalent in your family or one that you and your child would like to learn about. With your child, put together a traditional costume or parts of one that they may wear that day for our “Small World Parade.” Then, prepare a food that is also symbolic of the heritage the child represents to bring and share in “A Small World Potluck.” Festivities begin with a parade at 10:45 at North. On the FNM@Shaw campus the Elementary parade will be held at 9:45 and the primary parade at 10:45. Then the potlucks will be enjoyed by the children in their respective classrooms. Parents are welcome!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
October 25-29
Monday, October 25
Tuesday, October 26
Wednesday, October 27
United Nations Day
Parade at North 10:45
Parade at FNM@Shaw 9:45-Elementary 10:45-Primary
Thursday, October 28
Friday, October 29
Hello Faith North Community,
What a great Game Night we had last Friday. We had a full multi-use room, great food and some tremendous prizes! Our own assistant office manager Teresa Carreon won the 50/50 raffle and treated the staff to some breakfast goodies this week! Saturday, the events committee was already working on the Fall Festival at a meeting held in C. Steele Park. This will also be a fun event for the whole family with a rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, classroom booth, a cake walk and lots of great food. Please plan on joining us on Saturday, November 6th from 2:00-5:30. If you would like to volunteer please contact Rebecca Sanchez at rsanchez05ssr@aol.com
On Wednesday, October 27th we will be celebrating United Nations Day. This is a day designed to celebrate our diverse cultural community. Your child should choose one that is either prevalent in your family or one that you and your child would like to learn about. With your child, put together a traditional costume or parts of one that they may wear that day for our “Small World Parade.” Then, prepare a food that is also symbolic of the heritage the child represents to bring and share in “A Small World Potluck.” Festivities begin with a parade at 10:45 at North. On the FNM@Shaw campus the Elementary parade will be held at 9:45 and the primary parade at 10:45. Then the potlucks will be enjoyed by the children in their respective classrooms. Parents are welcome!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, October 15, 2010
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
October 18-22
Monday, October 18
Tuesday, October 19
Wednesday, October 20
Early Release
An Evening of Literacy-CANCELED
We will reschedule in the spring
Thursday, October 21
Friday, October 22
Saturday, October 23
Parent Work Day-CANCELED
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole 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 celebration and respect of diversity is critical
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
Hello Faith North Community,
As I write, our children are having their pictures taken. As you might imagine, our 3 year olds are not quite certain they like that idea! We have resorted to puppetry and any other gimmick we can think of to get a quick smile. Hopefully, you will be pleased with the end results. If not, retakes will be scheduled, the date is pending.
All of us are looking forward to the Spaghetti Dinner and game night scheduled for this evening. Stop by and enjoy some big fun with your children and get to know some other of the great families that make up our community. I would like to take a moment to thank the events committee headed by Rebecca Sanchez for their great planning. Chef Alvin Tamura and parent helpers have prepared spaghetti and salad for thousands!
Wednesday we held our Site Council and PTA meeting. I cannot stress the importance of being a part of these meetings. It shows your children that you are committed to their school and their education. It also allows you to be a part of the decision process in factors that affect our school. Please plan on joining us every month. It will count towards your 10 hours of service. Our next meeting will be held on the Faith North campus on Wednesday, November 3rd. As always, child care and pizza will be provided.
Our goal this year for tax credit donations is a lofty $30,000.00! As of the October 1st we have collected $3,600.00. Please remember that no amount is too small. These donations may be dropped off in the Faith North school office or done on the district website at phxschools.org
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
October 18-22
Monday, October 18
Tuesday, October 19
Wednesday, October 20
Early Release
An Evening of Literacy-CANCELED
We will reschedule in the spring
Thursday, October 21
Friday, October 22
Saturday, October 23
Parent Work Day-CANCELED
Our mission is to provide a solid academic foundation employing the philosophy of Maria Montessori within a loving, respectful and supportive community.
Through Cosmic Education we give the child a vision of the whole 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 celebration and respect of diversity is critical
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
Hello Faith North Community,
As I write, our children are having their pictures taken. As you might imagine, our 3 year olds are not quite certain they like that idea! We have resorted to puppetry and any other gimmick we can think of to get a quick smile. Hopefully, you will be pleased with the end results. If not, retakes will be scheduled, the date is pending.
All of us are looking forward to the Spaghetti Dinner and game night scheduled for this evening. Stop by and enjoy some big fun with your children and get to know some other of the great families that make up our community. I would like to take a moment to thank the events committee headed by Rebecca Sanchez for their great planning. Chef Alvin Tamura and parent helpers have prepared spaghetti and salad for thousands!
Wednesday we held our Site Council and PTA meeting. I cannot stress the importance of being a part of these meetings. It shows your children that you are committed to their school and their education. It also allows you to be a part of the decision process in factors that affect our school. Please plan on joining us every month. It will count towards your 10 hours of service. Our next meeting will be held on the Faith North campus on Wednesday, November 3rd. As always, child care and pizza will be provided.
Our goal this year for tax credit donations is a lofty $30,000.00! As of the October 1st we have collected $3,600.00. Please remember that no amount is too small. These donations may be dropped off in the Faith North school office or done on the district website at phxschools.org
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Friday, September 24, 2010
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
September 27-October 1
Monday, September 27
Tuesday, September 28
Wednesday, September 29
Early Release
Parent Education Evening: The Montessori Math Continuum
Thursday, September 30
Friday, October 1
Have a great autumn break.
School resumes Monday, October 11th
Hello Faith North Community,
A big thank you to our outdoor environment teachers and parents that came to last Saturday's parent work day in the gardens. The gardens look beautiful and are ready for planting after break.
The fundraiser at The Vig was some good social fun with grownups. Many parents gathered on Monday evening for great food and good conversation while raising money for our school. The Vig gave back 15% of the proceeds.
We have another fundraiser this weekend as our community football fans have an opportunity to work at the ASU football game this weekend, taking tickets and directing guests. If you are interested it is not to late to join us. Please call Jen at 602-400-9972. If you cannot make this game we have two more opportunities scheduled 10/30 and 11/13.
The Montessori Math Continuum on Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 in the multi-use room at Faith North. All parents should attend. This is a wonderful way for you to get an overview of how Montessori children learn math. We look forward to seeing you there.
We wish you a refreshing, relaxing autumn break. We will see you again on Monday, October 11th!
Best Regards,
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
September 27-October 1
Monday, September 27
Tuesday, September 28
Wednesday, September 29
Early Release
Parent Education Evening: The Montessori Math Continuum
Thursday, September 30
Friday, October 1
Have a great autumn break.
School resumes Monday, October 11th
Hello Faith North Community,
A big thank you to our outdoor environment teachers and parents that came to last Saturday's parent work day in the gardens. The gardens look beautiful and are ready for planting after break.
The fundraiser at The Vig was some good social fun with grownups. Many parents gathered on Monday evening for great food and good conversation while raising money for our school. The Vig gave back 15% of the proceeds.
We have another fundraiser this weekend as our community football fans have an opportunity to work at the ASU football game this weekend, taking tickets and directing guests. If you are interested it is not to late to join us. Please call Jen at 602-400-9972. If you cannot make this game we have two more opportunities scheduled 10/30 and 11/13.
The Montessori Math Continuum on Wednesday, September 29th at 6:00 in the multi-use room at Faith North. All parents should attend. This is a wonderful way for you to get an overview of how Montessori children learn math. We look forward to seeing you there.
We wish you a refreshing, relaxing autumn break. We will see you again on Monday, October 11th!
Best Regards,
Susan Engdall
Principal
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The North Star Community Edition
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
September 20-24
Monday, September 20
Tuesday, September 21
KORU Fundraiser orders due
Wednesday, September 22
Early Release
Thursday, September 23
Autumn begins!
Friday, September 24
Saturday, September 25
ASU Workday Fundraiser 8:00 ASU Sun Devils Stadium
Hello Faith North Community,
It is hard to believe that we are now in our 8th week of school. All of our classrooms are full and teaching and learning are evident everywhere. There have been many beautiful Great Lessons in the elementary classrooms and a plethora of Grace and Courtesy in the primary. The middle schoolers have had goal setting meetings and are fully immersed in their first of six learning cycles.
This Saturday we will have our first Parent Work Day on both campuses to prepare the garden beds, refinish furniture, do some general campus cleanup and prepare and repair our animal homes. Please join us for a meeting at 8:30 on the North campus and then the work begins at 9:00. Please bring a water bottle, gloves, wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes if you have them. Light refreshments will be served.
Our KORU Fundraiser ends on Tuesday, September 21st. There are some great usable items that are easy on the planet and will make great holiday gifts. If fundraising is not something that you can support, there are many other ways to give. On Saturday, September 25th there is an opportunity to work during an ASU football game. We will work with entertainment company Pro Em to help direct and seat people at the game. Your hourly wage is paid to the school. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Jennifer Skinner at JenniferS@ABDC-AZ.com. We need at least 10 people. If sports does not do it for you either, there is always that great tax credit donation. Our goal is to raise $30,000.00 this year for field trip support, afterschool classes and to operate our outdoor environments.
Please mark your calendars for our next parent education evening, the Montessori Math Continuum to be held on the North campus in the multi-use room at 6:00, Wednesday, September 29th.
I know we are all looking forward to the 23rd when autumn begins!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Faith North Montessori and Faith North Montessori at Shaw
602-257-3914
Calendar of Events for week of
September 20-24
Monday, September 20
Tuesday, September 21
KORU Fundraiser orders due
Wednesday, September 22
Early Release
Thursday, September 23
Autumn begins!
Friday, September 24
Saturday, September 25
ASU Workday Fundraiser 8:00 ASU Sun Devils Stadium
Hello Faith North Community,
It is hard to believe that we are now in our 8th week of school. All of our classrooms are full and teaching and learning are evident everywhere. There have been many beautiful Great Lessons in the elementary classrooms and a plethora of Grace and Courtesy in the primary. The middle schoolers have had goal setting meetings and are fully immersed in their first of six learning cycles.
This Saturday we will have our first Parent Work Day on both campuses to prepare the garden beds, refinish furniture, do some general campus cleanup and prepare and repair our animal homes. Please join us for a meeting at 8:30 on the North campus and then the work begins at 9:00. Please bring a water bottle, gloves, wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes if you have them. Light refreshments will be served.
Our KORU Fundraiser ends on Tuesday, September 21st. There are some great usable items that are easy on the planet and will make great holiday gifts. If fundraising is not something that you can support, there are many other ways to give. On Saturday, September 25th there is an opportunity to work during an ASU football game. We will work with entertainment company Pro Em to help direct and seat people at the game. Your hourly wage is paid to the school. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Jennifer Skinner at JenniferS@ABDC-AZ.com. We need at least 10 people. If sports does not do it for you either, there is always that great tax credit donation. Our goal is to raise $30,000.00 this year for field trip support, afterschool classes and to operate our outdoor environments.
Please mark your calendars for our next parent education evening, the Montessori Math Continuum to be held on the North campus in the multi-use room at 6:00, Wednesday, September 29th.
I know we are all looking forward to the 23rd when autumn begins!
All the best!
Susan Engdall
Principal
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