Events for the week of December 12th-16th
10th Pancake Breakfast, Art Auction and Eco Fashion Show 9:00-11:00 on the Main Campus, Beautiful Art, Great Fashion and Yummy Food!
13/14/15 Kids Sale at FN
15th Kiwanis Dictionary giveaway to our 3rd years
16th Last day of school--see you January 3rd
17th Don't forget to send in your tax credit donations
Hello Faith North Community,
What a great time the upper elementary students has last Saturday presenting our newly styled coop and baby chickens on the Tour De Coops. A big thanks you to parents Tonie & Carlos Basulto for their kind generosity and work to help make this happen.
Consider this when contemplating ideas for your New Years Resolutions:
One of the most important attitudes to nurture is to see a child as a new being each day, forgetting the past and seeing only the potential for greatness. This is also the best way to look at ourselves. It is a lot to ask of the adult to provide everything a child needs and I believe that time should be allotted, perhaps at the beginning of each day, to get mentally prepared for the task by taking a walk or just sitting quietly, then we are better able to take a deep breath and face the day with a feeling of being new and in the present moment. If we can balance ourselves--our interactions with our children will be more enjoyable.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal
Monday, November 21, 2011
Upcoming Events for the week of November 28th-December 3rd:
Tuesday 11/29 FN boys’ basketball team vs. Magnet at Capitol, 6:00
Thursday 12/1 Holiday Symphony Trip 9:00
Thursday 12/1 FN boys’ basketball team vs. Lowell at Capitol, 7:00
Friday 12/2 Snow Day Event, 4:00-8:00 to raise funds for the middle school trip to New York City
Saturday 12/3 Tour De Coops, Faith North will have its coop on tour!
Dear Faith North Community,
As we spend Thanksgiving with our family and friends, all of us at Faith North have so much to be thankful for.
I am thankful for all of our students who come to school every day prepared to learn and are amazing little and big Montessorians.
I am thankful for our outstanding teachers, who put in so many hours and are so committed to making sure every single one of our students is getting a quality education and preparing themselves for life.
I am thankful for our instructional assistants, nurse’s assistant, media center, front office and facilities staff who are all so critical to our mission of preparing every student to succeed and who are always so willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish that mission.
I am thankful to Phoenix Elementary School District who helps us form one impressive team as we continue to build what I believe is a school of choice that builds strong, flexible and creative learners.
Finally, I am thankful to all of our parents and families. We need you to be active and engaged participants in your student's education in order for them to succeed and we appreciate all that you do.
I hope all of you have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal
Tuesday 11/29 FN boys’ basketball team vs. Magnet at Capitol, 6:00
Thursday 12/1 Holiday Symphony Trip 9:00
Thursday 12/1 FN boys’ basketball team vs. Lowell at Capitol, 7:00
Friday 12/2 Snow Day Event, 4:00-8:00 to raise funds for the middle school trip to New York City
Saturday 12/3 Tour De Coops, Faith North will have its coop on tour!
Dear Faith North Community,
As we spend Thanksgiving with our family and friends, all of us at Faith North have so much to be thankful for.
I am thankful for all of our students who come to school every day prepared to learn and are amazing little and big Montessorians.
I am thankful for our outstanding teachers, who put in so many hours and are so committed to making sure every single one of our students is getting a quality education and preparing themselves for life.
I am thankful for our instructional assistants, nurse’s assistant, media center, front office and facilities staff who are all so critical to our mission of preparing every student to succeed and who are always so willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish that mission.
I am thankful to Phoenix Elementary School District who helps us form one impressive team as we continue to build what I believe is a school of choice that builds strong, flexible and creative learners.
Finally, I am thankful to all of our parents and families. We need you to be active and engaged participants in your student's education in order for them to succeed and we appreciate all that you do.
I hope all of you have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Events for the week of November 14-18
15th Faith North Boys’ Basketball team vs. Capitol at Capitol, 5:00
17th & 18th Kid’s Sale at FNM@Shaw to benefit the upper elementary trip to Washington DC, 3:00
17th Thanksgiving lunch at school, tickets are available in the school cafeteria, $5:00!
17th Faith North Boys’ Basketball team vs. Garfield at Herrera, 5:00
Hello Faith North Community,
THERE ARE MANY FUN AND EASY WAYS FOR PARENTS TO EARN THEIR VOLUNTEER HOURS
Each of us are a part of and responsible for the culture at Faith North. At Faith North Montessori each family is required to fulfill a minimum of 10 hours of school service per year. Earning your 10 hours can be fun and easy and there are always plenty of opportunities. Here are just a few suggestions:
November 1th thru the 30th- Jamba Juice Cards
Purchase a Jamba Juice card, a $50.00 value for $10.00 and receive 8 BOGO's! Cards are available at the FN main office. 50% of the proceeds will benefit our school.
November 11th thru November 18th Cookie Dough
Just in time for the holidays we will be having our annual cookie dough fundraiser. Cookies are available in 10 different varieties including, organic, and gluten free. Each package is only $5.00 and 40% of the profits will benefit our school. Please check your children’s bags for order sheets.
Fresh and Easy Shop for Schools – Now thru December 31st.
Shop at Fresh and Easy and save your receipts (totaling $20.00 or more) then drop them off in one of the convenient collection bins located at each campus. For every $20.00 spent between September 1st and December 31st we will receive $1.00 from Fresh and Easy.
Fry’s Food and Drug – Now thru April
Do you shop at Fry’s or know someone who does? Pick up a Faith North bar code and scan it along with your Fry’s VIP card. Once you scan the barcode, you will be instantly linked to Faith North & FN @ Shaw. For every $50.000 in purchases made now thru April, Fry’s will donate $200.00 up to $2000.00. Bar codes can be picked up at the FN main campus.
If you have questions please contact us! faithnorthpta@gmail.com
Attend The Holiday Concert with your student or other school events and be an active participant in your student's education, Monday, December 5th at The Herrera Performing Arts Center, 6:00. You will find all other events on the school website or you will receive news of events via email.
Attend monthly Site Council and PTA meetings to be a part of decisions that affect your childs’ school and education. The dates of all upcoming meetings are listed on the school website at phxschool.org
Involved parents at Faith North are critical to our success and we appreciate all the work and support that our parents provide every day. Thank you!
15th Faith North Boys’ Basketball team vs. Capitol at Capitol, 5:00
17th & 18th Kid’s Sale at FNM@Shaw to benefit the upper elementary trip to Washington DC, 3:00
17th Thanksgiving lunch at school, tickets are available in the school cafeteria, $5:00!
17th Faith North Boys’ Basketball team vs. Garfield at Herrera, 5:00
Hello Faith North Community,
THERE ARE MANY FUN AND EASY WAYS FOR PARENTS TO EARN THEIR VOLUNTEER HOURS
Each of us are a part of and responsible for the culture at Faith North. At Faith North Montessori each family is required to fulfill a minimum of 10 hours of school service per year. Earning your 10 hours can be fun and easy and there are always plenty of opportunities. Here are just a few suggestions:
November 1th thru the 30th- Jamba Juice Cards
Purchase a Jamba Juice card, a $50.00 value for $10.00 and receive 8 BOGO's! Cards are available at the FN main office. 50% of the proceeds will benefit our school.
November 11th thru November 18th Cookie Dough
Just in time for the holidays we will be having our annual cookie dough fundraiser. Cookies are available in 10 different varieties including, organic, and gluten free. Each package is only $5.00 and 40% of the profits will benefit our school. Please check your children’s bags for order sheets.
Fresh and Easy Shop for Schools – Now thru December 31st.
Shop at Fresh and Easy and save your receipts (totaling $20.00 or more) then drop them off in one of the convenient collection bins located at each campus. For every $20.00 spent between September 1st and December 31st we will receive $1.00 from Fresh and Easy.
Fry’s Food and Drug – Now thru April
Do you shop at Fry’s or know someone who does? Pick up a Faith North bar code and scan it along with your Fry’s VIP card. Once you scan the barcode, you will be instantly linked to Faith North & FN @ Shaw. For every $50.000 in purchases made now thru April, Fry’s will donate $200.00 up to $2000.00. Bar codes can be picked up at the FN main campus.
If you have questions please contact us! faithnorthpta@gmail.com
Attend The Holiday Concert with your student or other school events and be an active participant in your student's education, Monday, December 5th at The Herrera Performing Arts Center, 6:00. You will find all other events on the school website or you will receive news of events via email.
Attend monthly Site Council and PTA meetings to be a part of decisions that affect your childs’ school and education. The dates of all upcoming meetings are listed on the school website at phxschool.org
Involved parents at Faith North are critical to our success and we appreciate all the work and support that our parents provide every day. Thank you!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Events for the week of Novermber 7th-11th
8th FN Boys Basketball team vs. Kenilworth at Herrera 7:00
9th Bus Evacuation Drill at Main Campus 11:15
9th Site Council and PTA meeting at Main Campus 5:00/6:00
10th FN Boys Basketball team vs. Hererra at Herrera 5:00
11th No school, have some fun!
12th Parents Night Out at the Duce 6-9, babysitting at amin campus available
Hello Faith North Community:
HERE ARE SUSAN ENGDALL’S TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE A TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTION TO FAITH NORTH MONTESSORI:
10. Individuals can make a tax credit contribution up to $200 or $400 for married couples and deduct that amount directly from your 2011 Arizona tax return.
9. Our chickens and bunnies depend on us!
8. You do not need to have a child enrolled in a school to take advantage of this tax credit, just reside in Arizona.
7. More than 40% of our students participate in after school classes, your tax credit will help curb the cost of these programs so that even more children can participate and be exposed to enriching opportunities that build additional talents.
6. Contributions need to be made by December 31, 2011 to apply to your 2011 tax return.
5. Ms. Clark and Ms. Guntermann have so much energy and passion that they should probably be regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Their work in our outdoor environments is crucial to a well-rounded Montessori experience. Tax credit dollars help fund them.
4. You can have an even bigger impact on the students at Faith North if you print extra copies of the tax credit form and give them to your family, friends and coworkers and maybe even post it on your Facebook and Twitter pages.
3. Provide additional opportunities to build a true classroom community and independence in the child. The upper elementary and middle school have planned some fun and educational end of the year trips to Washington DC and New York. Tax credit funds help defer some of the cost of the trips to parents.
2. Coach Larson and his afterschool middle school sports teams would love new uniforms and equipment that your tax credit may help purchase.
And the Number One reason you should give a tax credit contribution to Faith North: You can expose our students to new opportunities like some of those described above and truly change their lives in a positive way, and it is as easy as going to: http://www.phxelem.k12.az.us/district/tax_credit/ or snipping the coupon below and submitting to the school office.
***********************************************************
Tax Credit Donation for Faith North Montessori:
Name:
Address:
Amount:
Please use my donation for (circle one):
Greatest need
Outdoor Environment
Afterschool Programs
Field Trips
8th FN Boys Basketball team vs. Kenilworth at Herrera 7:00
9th Bus Evacuation Drill at Main Campus 11:15
9th Site Council and PTA meeting at Main Campus 5:00/6:00
10th FN Boys Basketball team vs. Hererra at Herrera 5:00
11th No school, have some fun!
12th Parents Night Out at the Duce 6-9, babysitting at amin campus available
Hello Faith North Community:
HERE ARE SUSAN ENGDALL’S TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE A TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTION TO FAITH NORTH MONTESSORI:
10. Individuals can make a tax credit contribution up to $200 or $400 for married couples and deduct that amount directly from your 2011 Arizona tax return.
9. Our chickens and bunnies depend on us!
8. You do not need to have a child enrolled in a school to take advantage of this tax credit, just reside in Arizona.
7. More than 40% of our students participate in after school classes, your tax credit will help curb the cost of these programs so that even more children can participate and be exposed to enriching opportunities that build additional talents.
6. Contributions need to be made by December 31, 2011 to apply to your 2011 tax return.
5. Ms. Clark and Ms. Guntermann have so much energy and passion that they should probably be regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission. Their work in our outdoor environments is crucial to a well-rounded Montessori experience. Tax credit dollars help fund them.
4. You can have an even bigger impact on the students at Faith North if you print extra copies of the tax credit form and give them to your family, friends and coworkers and maybe even post it on your Facebook and Twitter pages.
3. Provide additional opportunities to build a true classroom community and independence in the child. The upper elementary and middle school have planned some fun and educational end of the year trips to Washington DC and New York. Tax credit funds help defer some of the cost of the trips to parents.
2. Coach Larson and his afterschool middle school sports teams would love new uniforms and equipment that your tax credit may help purchase.
And the Number One reason you should give a tax credit contribution to Faith North: You can expose our students to new opportunities like some of those described above and truly change their lives in a positive way, and it is as easy as going to: http://www.phxelem.k12.az.us/district/tax_credit/ or snipping the coupon below and submitting to the school office.
***********************************************************
Tax Credit Donation for Faith North Montessori:
Name:
Address:
Amount:
Please use my donation for (circle one):
Greatest need
Outdoor Environment
Afterschool Programs
Field Trips
Monday, October 24, 2011
Events for the week of October 24-28th:
25th AM and PM Kids Sale on the FN Campus
25th Boys Basketball FN vs. Heard 6:00 at Herrera
26th International Children's Day Celebration
27th Boys Basketball FN vs. Edison 7:00 at Herrera
28th Picture Day!
28th 5:30-8:300 Fall Fun Fest at FN
Hello Faith North Community,
International Children's Day is approaching. This is a great opportunity for you to work with your children on the heritage of your family or one that is of interest to your child. The work of research and learning about cultures from around the world is just one small part of the day; the essence being toleance, honor and peace.
The Benefit of Multi-Age Classrooms in Encouraging Peace:
Observing that children learn best in environments likened to family and home, Montessori designed her classrooms to include children of three sequential ages. Her extensive studies of children and how they learn led her to divide children into four planes of development and sensitive periods of learning. The children are grouped together in multi-age classrooms to meet the needs of the child. In the Montessori classroom, the younger children feel encouraged and capable of achieving mastery of work when they see older students completing the lesson. These groupings benefit older students as well because older children will feel capable, confident, and competent serving as mentors and role models to the younger children. Ideally, the children spend three years in the same Montessori classroom with the same teacher who nurtures and educates the child with a continuum of development.
Practical Life Develops Self-Esteem and Empowers Children to Solve Their Own Problems:
Montessori also believed that children should be empowered to become independent, stating, “The essence of independence is learning to take of oneself.” Practical life activities, such as scooping, pouring, sweeping, sewing, gardening, and conflict resolution, encourage independence, responsibility, confidence, and competence. The children feel valuable, capable, and empowered. Such feelings cultivate a compassionate, secure child who feels no need to bully or degrade others.
Multi-Cultural Cosmic Curriculum Encourages Students to Be Respectful of all Human Beings:
With multi-cultural curriculum and classrooms, children learn to be respectful of all human beings from all corners of our Earth. Students learn the names of each continent’s countries, capitals, flags, and landforms, as well as examining customs and cultures of people throughout our globe. Montessori believed that children who know about the Earth and its inhabitants would be the peacekeepers of our world. With knowledge and understanding for other cultures, children develop feelings of compassion and cooperation as human beings. Thus, the Montessori method is perhaps even more relevant is today’s global village.
Lessons in Conflict Resolution are Prevalent in the Montessori Classroom for Creating Peace:
Finally, peace may prevail in the Montessori classroom because the children are instructed in conflict resolution with a talking stick, a peace table, and a multitude of lessons regarding how to speak with one another to share feelings and needs when a problem occurs. Maria Montessori was committed to creating peace in our world through the education of our children and developed lessons specifically for children to learn how to solve their own problems peacefully.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
25th AM and PM Kids Sale on the FN Campus
25th Boys Basketball FN vs. Heard 6:00 at Herrera
26th International Children's Day Celebration
27th Boys Basketball FN vs. Edison 7:00 at Herrera
28th Picture Day!
28th 5:30-8:300 Fall Fun Fest at FN
Hello Faith North Community,
International Children's Day is approaching. This is a great opportunity for you to work with your children on the heritage of your family or one that is of interest to your child. The work of research and learning about cultures from around the world is just one small part of the day; the essence being toleance, honor and peace.
The Benefit of Multi-Age Classrooms in Encouraging Peace:
Observing that children learn best in environments likened to family and home, Montessori designed her classrooms to include children of three sequential ages. Her extensive studies of children and how they learn led her to divide children into four planes of development and sensitive periods of learning. The children are grouped together in multi-age classrooms to meet the needs of the child. In the Montessori classroom, the younger children feel encouraged and capable of achieving mastery of work when they see older students completing the lesson. These groupings benefit older students as well because older children will feel capable, confident, and competent serving as mentors and role models to the younger children. Ideally, the children spend three years in the same Montessori classroom with the same teacher who nurtures and educates the child with a continuum of development.
Practical Life Develops Self-Esteem and Empowers Children to Solve Their Own Problems:
Montessori also believed that children should be empowered to become independent, stating, “The essence of independence is learning to take of oneself.” Practical life activities, such as scooping, pouring, sweeping, sewing, gardening, and conflict resolution, encourage independence, responsibility, confidence, and competence. The children feel valuable, capable, and empowered. Such feelings cultivate a compassionate, secure child who feels no need to bully or degrade others.
Multi-Cultural Cosmic Curriculum Encourages Students to Be Respectful of all Human Beings:
With multi-cultural curriculum and classrooms, children learn to be respectful of all human beings from all corners of our Earth. Students learn the names of each continent’s countries, capitals, flags, and landforms, as well as examining customs and cultures of people throughout our globe. Montessori believed that children who know about the Earth and its inhabitants would be the peacekeepers of our world. With knowledge and understanding for other cultures, children develop feelings of compassion and cooperation as human beings. Thus, the Montessori method is perhaps even more relevant is today’s global village.
Lessons in Conflict Resolution are Prevalent in the Montessori Classroom for Creating Peace:
Finally, peace may prevail in the Montessori classroom because the children are instructed in conflict resolution with a talking stick, a peace table, and a multitude of lessons regarding how to speak with one another to share feelings and needs when a problem occurs. Maria Montessori was committed to creating peace in our world through the education of our children and developed lessons specifically for children to learn how to solve their own problems peacefully.
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Friday, October 14, 2011
Events for the week of October 17th-21st
Wednesday 10/19/11 Phoenix Elementary School District's 140th Birthday Celebration 3:30-6:00 Dunbar School
Wednesday 10/19/11 Site Council at 5:00 PTA at 6:00 Shaw Media Center and Cafeteria
Thursday 10/20/11 & 10/21/11 PTA Kids Sale at FNM@Shaw at dismissal
Hello Faith North Community,
What a beautiful week it has been to enjoy extra time with your children during our Autumn Break. We are looking forward to seeing you all again on Monday, October 17th refreshed and ready to go!
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced a new accountability system for schools, and as of October 12, 2011 the ratings for each school were released. ADE believes that the new A-F letter grade system better informs parents on how different schools measure-up on total academic performance because it evaluates both academic outcomes and academic growth. Including student academic growth in an accountability system takes into account the unique student demographics of each school, and the different challenges those raise. For example, the challenges facing suburban, inner-city and rural schools are quite different from one another. Overall, the A-F letter grade system provides a clearer picture of school performance to parents and compares schools on a fairer, more equitable basis. Faith North received a Performing Plus rating under the old accountability system and the letter grade "B" under the new system. ADE defines “B” schools as demonstrating an above average level of performance. Should you have any questions regarding our new label or the new rating system please let me know or you can log onto the Arizona Department of Education website for a more detailed explanation of our new accountability system.
All the best and enjoy the day!
Susan Engdall
Principal
Wednesday 10/19/11 Phoenix Elementary School District's 140th Birthday Celebration 3:30-6:00 Dunbar School
Wednesday 10/19/11 Site Council at 5:00 PTA at 6:00 Shaw Media Center and Cafeteria
Thursday 10/20/11 & 10/21/11 PTA Kids Sale at FNM@Shaw at dismissal
Hello Faith North Community,
What a beautiful week it has been to enjoy extra time with your children during our Autumn Break. We are looking forward to seeing you all again on Monday, October 17th refreshed and ready to go!
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced a new accountability system for schools, and as of October 12, 2011 the ratings for each school were released. ADE believes that the new A-F letter grade system better informs parents on how different schools measure-up on total academic performance because it evaluates both academic outcomes and academic growth. Including student academic growth in an accountability system takes into account the unique student demographics of each school, and the different challenges those raise. For example, the challenges facing suburban, inner-city and rural schools are quite different from one another. Overall, the A-F letter grade system provides a clearer picture of school performance to parents and compares schools on a fairer, more equitable basis. Faith North received a Performing Plus rating under the old accountability system and the letter grade "B" under the new system. ADE defines “B” schools as demonstrating an above average level of performance. Should you have any questions regarding our new label or the new rating system please let me know or you can log onto the Arizona Department of Education website for a more detailed explanation of our new accountability system.
All the best and enjoy the day!
Susan Engdall
Principal
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