Dear Parents,

 

We sent the attached book report letter home today with your children.  I have not reviewed it with them in detail, but wanted to make sure that everyone received it.  There is a letter, a form, and a list of suggestions of things to do (three pages). Please make sure that you have it and understand that it is being sent home now so that there will be plenty of time to read a book and do a nice job.  If your child is a first year, you may also read to them but I would like them to read on their own as well.  Kindly review with your children when you receive it and have a chance to prioritize their schedule.

My expectations for seconds and thirds are that they do not wait until the last minute and throw something together in haste.  They are responsible for their creativity as well as timeliness and content.  I have shoe boxes here if anyone would like them for this project.

Thank you for your partnership in your child’s educational experience.

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

Our Class is Great!

Dear Parents,



It is with pleasure that I inform you that the 2012/2013 school year is off to a great start in room 116.  Mrs. Gina and I have been working with and assessing the levels of your children from the minute school started on August first.  Our classroom is up and running smoothly!  Children have had many lessons, some of them "great" and will continue to make progress and learn daily.  They seem eager and enthusiastic about their lessons and everyone is on the right path- to success!



Thank you for assisting them with homework, spelling practice, volunteering for laundry, being class helpers, or  material making.  If you have not sent in the twenty dollar supply fee, kindly do so at your earliest convenience.  We have spent alot on materials and supplies, as I'm sure you are aware of. 



 Our class has been selling popcorn on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and there seems to be continued interest from both buyers and sellers.  We will be offering Pop Chips in the upcoming weeks.  Third years have been very involved in this project.



Please save August 29, from 5:30-7:30 for mandatory Parent Education Night.  Our Montessori team is preparing an interesting, information night for everyone.  More information will follow as the time draws closer.



Thank you for your participation in our school.  Scholastic book orders will go home with the children's homework on Monday.  If you have questions please contact Miriam Hernandez (miriammarguliz@gmail.com Your children are a "gift" to us!



Gratefully,

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

Welcome to the New School Year 2012-2013

Dear Parents of Ms. Silver’s Lower Elementary Montessori Class,

Welcome new and returning students to room 116, our very special Montessori class!  I am looking forward to an inspiring year with your children and have many wonderful lessons to present.  This year will be an adventure in discovery and learning for all. 

Our back to school night is at Faith North Montessori on Monday, July 30, from 5-6 PM.  Your attendance is requested and appreciated.

Please note:  No backpacks please.  We will use a two pocket home folder, which we will provide for homework and mail back and forth to and from school.  We will need all of our classroom space and patio for working areas.  Each child will use a canvas, which will be folded when not in use.  Please bring the canvas tote bag to school each day.  Please do not allow toys to come to school.  They distract from the learning environment.  Kindly do not purchase any school supplies.  I will collect $20 cash from you on or before Back to School Night.  This money will be used to supply children with all necessary books, supplies, and materials.  In order for all students to have the same materials in class, they will be personalized by the children and provided by the teacher.  Please do not allow your children to bring any extra items other than pencils.  We do not use mechanical or decorated materials.  The less distractions, the more the children are focused and intent on their daily work.  If you would like to send community materials, the following would be appreciated but are not necessary: tissues and sanitizer, empty ink cartridges for recycling, and Ticonderoga #2 pencils.  Please contact me if you are able to make materials.  We need refurbishing of many items and lots of new materials need to be made.  Thank you for contributing and volunteering!

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me after 3:20 PM at 602-257-3914 and you will be transferred to our class.  One of our goals is to instill and inspire your children to have a life long love of learning.  We will encourage their independence while enjoying this stimulating and motivating experience!

Thank you for your continued support of your child and our school.  Have a great summer!

Sincerely,

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Ramirez

End of Year

Thank you for your wonderful children and for making this year a memorable one for all.  We're not done yet, but I wanted to share the following:
May 18- Middle school play, pajama day, Camp Read

May 21- kinders shadow in our classroom; Passing of the Crown-  Media Center @2:15

May 22- Water day- see schedule

May 23- Last day of school

Report cards will be sent home or transmitted electronically during the last week of school.

New class lists will be posted on the last day.

Thank you for being a partner in your child's education.  We couldn't do it without your help and support!

Things your children can do during the summer break:
read daily
make a daily/ weekly scrapbook
write a daily journal
daily math skill review- cooking, measurement, temperature, story problems
write friendly and business letters (to companies)

April and May Dates to Remember







April 4, 5- 1;15 Dismissal; Camp Surf Deposit due


April 6- No school- Good Friday


April 11- Third Year Day Trip- Camp Sky Y


April 13- Money due for Diamondbacks


April 16,17- Second Year Testing


April 17, 18 ,19 ,20- AIMS Testing (3rd-8th grades)


April 25- Chimpanzee movie- Earth Day


April 27- Talent Show Auditions


May 2, 3, 4- Ms. Silver’s 3rd years- Camp Surf


May 7- Diamondbacks Field Day


May 17- Childsplay Performance @ school 1:00


May 18- Talent Show @ 5:30

February Calendar

I look forward to meeting with you at parent teacher conferences this week.  If you have not already signed up, please e mail me. 
Thank you for joining us on our Az Science Center Field Trip.  An educational day was enjoyed by everyone..
Show Me Night was a huge success!  Hope you had the opportunity to share your children's enthusiasm with them.  Thank you for coming!

February 1,2,3 are early dismissal days for conferences.
February 14- Valentine's Card Exchange
February 15- Family Literacy Night at the Burton Barr Library- Please attend!  Please Volunteer!
February 20- President's Day- No school

March 30- Outdoor Expo- Drivers/chaperones needed for this all day excursion

Thank you to all our wonderful parents that helped make Thursday and Friday's field trips so special!  Mrs. Gina and I appreciate your support.  We look forward to Wednesday, International Children's Day, on October 26th.  Please make sure your chil has something to wear, either a country of preference, nationality, or heritage related.  They also need to bring a food to "share" with our class during the feast at lunch time.

Welcome Back!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week.  I miss you!
If you have volunteered to chaperone our upcoming "driving" field trips, please see me about the necessary documents.  I can't get into my e mails this week but hope somebody fowards this to our e mail mom, szbick@msn.com.  Thanks and see you Monday!
Ms. Silver

Fall Break

Fall Break is right around the corner and Ms. Gina and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a wonderful vacation.  We are not only sending home two sets of homework, but also a fun book report for your children to work on during this time.  All homework and the cereal box book report are due on Monday, October 17.  I have attached the book report instructions for you to review.  Please have your children make a clay figure of the main character(s) to rest on the top of their report.  Feel free to be as creative and imaginative as your child would like.  Nothing is too extreme for this fun and exciting project!  Have a pleasant, peaceful, safe break!  Thank you for all you do.
With gratitude,
Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina

Weekly Update- August 28, 2011

Your children are amazing!  They have been engaged in their studies and anxious to learn new materials.  Many lessons have been given and weekly spelling, sight words (golden puzzle words), and science experiments are works in progress.  Personal and daily time lines are almost complete as well as their own creation stories.

We will be having Galileo testing for second and third years this week for Reading and Language Arts.  These are benchmark tests that are given by district.  They are not timed and children will work on them in the silent classroom.  Results will be discussed at your parent teacher conferences.  First years will begin land and water forms, continue with igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, and begin the timeline of life with Finneus Fish.  Thanks to you, we have some new classroom pets that will also be introduced this week!  Have a great week and thank you for your wonderful children!

Ms. Silver and Mrs. Gina