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
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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
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
Friday, August 3, 2012
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
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
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
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 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
Friday, May 11, 2012
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
Friday, March 30, 2012
Events for the week of April 2-6:
3rd Faith North Girls VB vs. Herrera at Herrera 4:45 Go North Stars!
4th and 5th Teacher Initiated Conferences of Concern (Early Release both days)
4th Site Council-5:00 and PTA meeting-6:00 on the FNM@Shaw campus
6th No School
Hello Faith North Community,
I was recently reading an article called "The Trouble with Sponge Bob" by Montessorian and University Professor Angelina Lillard who wrote about a study she did with children and television viewing. In this study Lillard points out that as a society, we used to be very concerned with IQ but that today, we are more interested in our decision making abilities. How well we can pay attention, plan, remember things, appropriately express/inhibit emotion and think outside of the box. These are considered our Executive Functions (EF) and they are characteristics that matter most to our success as adults in contemporary society.
Lillard studied 60 children to evaluate their EF. The first group drew for 9 minutes, the second group viewed 9 minutes of fast paced cartoons. What do you think she found----Yep! The children who watched the fast paced television scored significantly lower on the EF tests than their peers that drew. So after just 9 minutes of rapid fire television, EF was impaired. How much television does your child watch a day? More than 9 minutes?
The full text of the article may be viewed at:http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/09/13/spongebob-squarepants-may-hinder-kids-ability-to-learn/29375.html
See you tomorrow at the Spring Carnival!
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal
3rd Faith North Girls VB vs. Herrera at Herrera 4:45 Go North Stars!
4th and 5th Teacher Initiated Conferences of Concern (Early Release both days)
4th Site Council-5:00 and PTA meeting-6:00 on the FNM@Shaw campus
6th No School
Hello Faith North Community,
I was recently reading an article called "The Trouble with Sponge Bob" by Montessorian and University Professor Angelina Lillard who wrote about a study she did with children and television viewing. In this study Lillard points out that as a society, we used to be very concerned with IQ but that today, we are more interested in our decision making abilities. How well we can pay attention, plan, remember things, appropriately express/inhibit emotion and think outside of the box. These are considered our Executive Functions (EF) and they are characteristics that matter most to our success as adults in contemporary society.
Lillard studied 60 children to evaluate their EF. The first group drew for 9 minutes, the second group viewed 9 minutes of fast paced cartoons. What do you think she found----Yep! The children who watched the fast paced television scored significantly lower on the EF tests than their peers that drew. So after just 9 minutes of rapid fire television, EF was impaired. How much television does your child watch a day? More than 9 minutes?
The full text of the article may be viewed at:http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/09/13/spongebob-squarepants-may-hinder-kids-ability-to-learn/29375.html
See you tomorrow at the Spring Carnival!
All the best,
Susan Engdall
Principal
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