Presidential Wax Museum was the best we have EVER done

We thank all of you for your participation in our Presidential Wax Museum.  The enthusiasm of the children and their families spoke for itself.  Once again, we have successfully enjoyed another classroom learning experience.
With gratitude,
Room 116

Presidential Wax Museum

Kudos to Kirsten Valenzuela for Valentine's Day Fiesta!  Gratitude to all that participated and contributed to the day's love.  We have the best class ever!!  Thank you for being part of our joy and for sharing your children with us.

See you on Wednesday, February 18 from 10-11 in our classroom.  Wax museum will take place and children are looking forward to your visit. 

Please check volunteer spot for upcoming activities and dates.

Thank you and Save the Date!

Dear Wonderful Parents,

Thank you for being part of your child's education.  I enjoyed meeting with all of you and know that you appreciated seeing their daily work.  This was the last parent teacher conference and I look forward to a healthy, productive rest of the school year.

You are invited to attend our Presidential Wax Museum @ 10:00 on Wednesday, February 18, in our classroom.  Their presentation is due on Tuesday, February 17.  There is no school on Monday, the 16, as we celebrate President's Day.  When we return on Tuesday, they will be prepared to turn in their report and present to the class.  Wednesday, after library, you will be joining us from 10-11 to listen to their speeches.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Once again, thank you for all you do. 

 We look forward to seeing you,

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

January News

Dear Parents,



I am sending this letter so that any questions you have may be addressed.



Happy New Year!  With January comes new assessments, new spelling words, testing, and many new and exciting works.  I did not assign homework the first week, but did send it home on Friday, Jan. 16.  It is not due on Tuesday but the following Monday, Jan.26.  Rather than give you a shortened time period to do it, I took MLK day into consideration and gave you an extra three days to complete it.  Hope this helps to get the New Year off to a good start!



I spent the first few weeks re-assessing reading, spelling, math, and writing skills.  Your children are, once again, working eagerly and try to meet their goals.  They may have told you that we have elected class officers and are focusing on rights, responsibility, and independence.  We had Galileo testing last week and next week we will begin Parent/Teacher Conferences.



Spelling lists went home on Friday (with their homework).  Students may have moved ahead, stayed the same, or gone back a group.  They are not aware as I am naming the groups by color.  Your lists were not marked as everyone will start at the first level in their group.  That way, they can learn more while feeling good about themselves.



If you haven't already done so, please sign up on line at volunteer spot for your conference.  Thank you.



Our Presidential Wax Museum information packet went home with the children as well as electronically.  Children are excited and enthusiastic.  Their person was selected democratically by randomly reaching into a basket.  I encourage you to assist them in this project as they need to read, write, memorize, and accessorize their costumes.  It is due Feb. 17.  Please make sure you have the information and do not wait until the day before to ask me for another copy.



Many thanks for blessing us with your wonderful children!  If you have any questions please feel free to e mail me and I will get back to you the next day, at the latest.



I look forward to seeing you at conferences,



Ms. Silver

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays and Happy, healthy New Year!

Thank you to all our wonderful families for your good wishes, cards, tax credits for field trips,  and gifts.

Ms. Gina and I feel blessed to be able to guide your children through the learning experience.  We look forward to a successful, engaging, and prosperous New Year.

See you on January 6th, 2015!!!

Presentations and Thanksgiving

Parents, your children presented their work yesterday (as well as some on Monday and Tuesday).  They were so proud and learned a great deal from their work as well as from each other.  Thank you for your active participation in their work, writing, and public speaking.  I hope you enjoyed working with them and we thank you for partnering in your children’s educational experience.

 

We give thanks for wonderful parents like you and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Gratefully,

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

October/ November

Parents, you are amazing!  Thank you so much for your participation in International Children's Day!  With all of you ( and everyone participated and contributed) the day would not have been as memorable for the children.

 

I feel blessed to have all of you in my life,

Ms. Silver  :)

 

Please let me know if you plan to join us for the Thanksgiving feast that is prepared by the cafeteria.  I have table cloths but if there's an approximate amount of people, I can have chairs and seating for all.  :)

 

Report cards will be sent home with your child on Friday.  Kindly sign the envelope to show that you received it and return the envelope only on Wednesday (no school Monday or Tuesday).  You may keep the report card.

 

Permission slips were sent home today for the Nutcracker and the Snow Queen.  No money is necessary but both are walking trips and we must have permission slips for all field trips.  Thank you!

 

Hope you are enjoying Fall Break

Thank you to everyone for making Parent/Teacher conferences sign ups and meeting run smoothly and efficiently. 

Some upcoming events to note on your calendar:

*  Zoology presentations are due on October 27.  Presentations will be made throughout the week.

*  International Children's Day will be celebrated on October 31 with a parade on campus followed by a pot luck lunch.  Parents are invited to join us after the parade.  Presentations will be displayed.

*  December 16-  walking field trip to Herberger Theater to see the Snow Queen ballet- volunteers

*  December 16- K-3 Holiday Concert!

*  December 17- walking field trip to Symphony Hall to see the Nutcraccker ballet- volunteers



See you next week!

Fall News

Welcome autumn!  Students learned about the equinox and studied the earth and it parts.  They are still working on timelines and looking forward to sharing their book reports next week.

Parent conferences will continue on Monday, September 29 throughout the week.  Thank you all for signing up and participating in your children's education.  I look forward to meeting with everyone and discussing classroom progress.

See you at the Fall event next week!

Welcome to Our Class!

Welcome to a great year of teaching and learning! A new addition to our blog this year is Important Links in the sidebar on the right. Parents can download writing paper, Home Reading Logs, and other documents students will be using. Parents and students can also link to other educational Web sites. Click here to learn how to download a document.

Have a wonderful summer!

Character Counts

This Month's Theme is:

Caring

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Have a Wonderful Summer!

About Your Teacher

I am so excited about the 2014/2015 school year!  This is my eleventh year teaching 1,2,3 grade in room 116, at Faith North Montessori.  I am an AMS trained and certified Montessori directress and have an M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural teaching.  My undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Accounting and Marketing from New York University., Finance minor.  I have experience in both the public and the private sector and have taught in California prior to moving to Arizona.  During this teaching journey, I have been the Grade Level Chairperson for Elem 1, a mentor teacher, led the first school wide Homework Club, held the position of PTA/ Site Council Representative, and have been deemed by the district to be a Highly Qualified Teacher. I initiated the end of year trips and coordinated the  on campus productions being brought to our campus by Childsplay Theater. I enjoy teaching your children and take a “Cosmic” approach to their education.  My hobbies include, but are not limited to: reading, crafts such as knitting, crocheting, tennis, and bike riding.

 

Supply List

I encourage everyone to attend Back to School Night on July 28 from 5:00-6:00.  If your child is a first year student in my classroom, I would like to have a New Parent meeting at 4:00.  New parents have many additional questions that I need to address and usually would like a class tour along with individual attention.  Please bring thirty dollars, if possible, and yourself.  Do not purchase any supplies, please!  We do not use backpacks nor anything with logos.  Your children will be carrying canvas tote bags that they will decorate in class as part of their first in class art project.  These bags will be brought to school with them each day.

Homework will be sent home in folders that will also be distributed in class.  Homework will go home on Mondays and be returned on or before the following Monday.  Third years will be doing Buckle Down practice, price to be determined from front office.  It has been about thirty five dollars for the past two years.

On July 28, I will discuss all FAQ’s.. I will hold a separate meeting for new incoming first graders so that their individual needs can be addressed.  Our room parent/ volunteer spot coordinator is Kathy Brasch and our e mail parent is Glenda Whetten.  Our Scholastic Book parent is  Penny Visser.   Should you have other technical questions, perhaps they can provide assistance during the school year.  A big shout out to all wonderful parents for volunteering in our classroom.  It takes teamwork to be successful! 

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Have a Wonderful Summer!

Dear Parents,
          Thank you for a wonderful, productive school year!  Have a great summer!  Looking forward to the exciting new group of children and seeing the growth and maturity of the returning class.  Please read a lot with your children and try to have them write about the daily activities.  They can journal about the summer break and turn it in with their reading logs when school begins on July 30.Our wish list will be posted on Volunteer spot.

 

Gratefully,

 

Ms. Silver

 

 

 

 

May- Dates to Note on Calendars

For Ms. Silver’s Class

 

Week of May 5- final Galileo Benchmark Tests- all grades

May 12- Middle School Play- 1:30

May 14- Passing of the Crown Ceremony and presentation- Room 116, from 10-11:30- Flying up- culmination

May 15- Childsplay theater on campus- 1:00

May 16- Talent Show, Basket Raffle, and Enchilada dinner- PM on campus

May 18- End Of Year Pool Party and celebration- whole class, 3:00

May 21- Camp READ! In class, special day!

May 22- Water Day, picnic lunch- PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, PLEASE!!!- Sign up at Volunteer spot

 

Please note that Mrs. Gina will not be here for Water Day.  Please sign up to assist at this end of year event.  Thank you!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you all for making parent/teacher conferences go so smoothly.  It was a pleasure meeting with each and every one of you.

Hope you and your families had a wonderful fall break and enjoyed the outdoor environment and the weather.  Your children worked hard and really earned the much deserved time off from school!

We have another busy schedule theseall that we have planned.

          Monday, October 21- Butterfly Wonderland Field Trip

          Week of the 28^th- Galileo testing- 2nds, 3rds

          October 30- International Day of the Child- Primary Parade, Potluck in class for us

          October 31- Cinderella Ballet, Symphony Hall (walk)

 

          November 7- Good Vibrations Concert, Symphony Hall (whole school walks)

          November 8- report cards sent home

          Week of November 25- Fall Break II, Thanksgiving Break

 

          December 12- The Nutcracker Ballet, Symphony Hall (walk)

          December 17- Winter Concert (K-3) 6:00

          Week of December 23- Winter Break, returning to school on January 7

         

          January 9- School Spelling Bee

 

Hope this helps prioritize your next few months.  I would like to begin IXL with the 3rds, so if you have not given me your money, please send it as soon as possible.

 

Thank you, again, for all you do!  Mrs. Gina and I could not make this classroom run as smoothly as it does without your help and support.

 

Gratefully,

 

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

Back to School Night- Correction to previous blog

Back to School Night will be Monday, July 29 @ 5:00-6:00

We will all meet together.  There will not be a separate new parent meeting, as previously mentioned in my blog.

See you then and enjoy the rest of your summer!

About your Teacher 2013

About Your Teacher

I am so excited about the 2013/2014 school year!  This is my tenth, yes, tenth year teaching 1,2,3 grade in room 116, at Faith North Montessori.  I am an AMS trained and certified Montessori directress and have an M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural teaching.  My undergraduate degree is a B.S. in Accounting and Marketing from New York University.  During this teaching journey, I have been the Grade Level Chairperson for Elem 1, a mentor teacher, led the first school wide Homework Club, held the position of PTA/ Site Council Representative, and have been deemed by the district to be a Highly Qualified Teacher.  I enjoy teaching your children and take a “Cosmic” approach to their education.  My hobbies include, but are not limited to: reading, crafts such as knitting, crocheting, tennis, and bike riding.

 

Supply List

I encourage everyone to attend Back to School Night on July 29 at 6:00.  If your child is a first year student in my classroom, I would like to have a New Parent meeting at 5:00.  New parents have many additional questions that I need to address and usually would like a class tour along with individual attention.  Please bring twenty dollars, if possible and yourself.  Do not purchase any supplies, please!  We do not use backpacks nor anything with logos.  Your children will be carrying canvas tote bags that they will decorate in class as part of their first in class art project.  These bags will be brought to school with them each day.

Homework will be sent home in folders that will also be distributed in class.  Homework will go home on Mondays and be returned on or before the following Monday.  Third years will be doing Buckle Down practice, price to be determined from front office.

On July 29, I will discuss all FAQ’s.. I will hold a separate meeting for new incoming first graders so that their individual needs can be addressed.  Our room parent/ volunteer spot coordinator is Kathy Brasch and our e mail parent is Glenda Wheten.  Should you have other technical questions, perhaps they can provide assistance during the school year.  A big shout out to both wonderful parents for volunteering in our classroom.  It takes teamwork to be successful! 

Have a Wonderful Summer!

Dear Parents,
          Thank you for a wonderful, productive school year!  The last two days of school will be filled with fun.  Pajama day/Camp Read will be on Monday, May 20.  You may bring small tents to set up in class if you wish.  Children can wear pajamas and slippers.  Tuesday, the last full day of school, will be Water Day.  Parent volunteers may sign up to assist on Volunteer Spot.  We will be at water day from 10:30-12:30; lunch will be outside. 

       
    Have a wonderful summer!  Be safe!  Read lots of books!  See you in July 29th at Back to School Night.  First day for children is July 31.  Please do not buy any supplies.  We do not use backpacks in our class.  A donation will be discussed at the first meeting on July 29th.
         
            Sincerely,
                   Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

October Events

 

Oct 3,4,5- half days- P/T Conferences

Oct 8-12- Fall break

Oct.17- In class presentation- Herpetological society

Oct. 22-26- South American Continent Study

Oct.26-School portraits

Oct. 30- Field Trip- City of Phoenix/recycling

Oct.31- International Children’s Day and parade

 

 

Parent Teacher Conferences are Coming Up!

News From Our Montessori Class    

September 24, 2012

Dear Parents,

October 3,4, and 5 I will be having parent teacher conferences for room 116.  All of the above dates are early release, but the school officially holds conferences on Thursday and Friday.  I prefer to give you an additional choice of options for your conference.  For this first conference, your child will present some of their work to you for the first five minutes, if possible. Then your child may read in our class library or draw as we finish our meeting together for the next ten minutes.  In order to focus on questions that are important to you, please fill out the form below and return it to me with your child’s homework by Monday, September 24.

The date and time for your conference is attached to this letter.  Please let me know if this does not work for you.

I look forward to receiving this pink paper from you, in your child’s folder.  I would like to thank each and every one of you for blessing us with your wonderful children!  They truly are the best group we have ever had.

Sincerely,

Wendy Silver

Conference Topics

Dear Ms. Silver,

I have received the date and time of our conference.

The following questions are important to me.  Please include them in our meeting the week of October 3, 4and 5.  Thank you.

1.___________________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________________

Sincerely,

Parent Signature                           Child’s Name

 

Family Literacy Night!

 

Thursday, September 20 @ Burton Barr LIbrary

 

5-7 PM; Volunteers Needed

 

Fun for everyone!!