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Shaw Montessori Newsletter - Week of May 22nd, 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
- Message From Principal Engdall
- Message From Jennifer Collier
- New Teacher Spotlight
- Message From Laura Hildwein
- Message From Nurse Rose
- Shaw Annual Open Enrollment
- Summer Homework
- Garden Update
- Shaw Calendar
- District Information
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Message From Principal Engdall
Greetings Shaw Montessori Community!
On Monday, we will hold our Shadow Day. Students moving to a new level will be visiting for the day. They are full of nervous excitement as they begin to prepare themselves for new learning adventures!
The one thing in life that is guaranteed is……change! With that, here are the staffing changes for the 22/23 school year:
· Miss Jennifer Collier will be departing to Virginia with Mr. Collier who has a fantastic opportunity to attend a three-year university program.
· Ms. Shaily Currie will be leaving the classroom to become our new IEIS, filling Ms. Colliers shoes. She will be replaced in primary by Miss Ashlynn Kahle who is new to our staff.
· Ms. Jodi Schramm is retiring to become the nanny for her new grandbaby. No replacement identified yet.
· Ms. Emily Oakley will be leaving Shaw to return to a private sector job. She will be replaced by Miss Caroline Campbell.
· Miss Susan Cruz will be leaving the classroom full time to return as our permanent substitute teacher. No replacement identified yet.
Our departing staff has brought great value to our children, our community, and their colleagues. They will be greatly missed!
Here are the staffing plans for next year:
Primary Teaching Staff: Ms. Marisa Punchios, Ms. Krista Whiting, Ms. Naomi Robert, Ms. Stephanie Van Boesschoten, Miss Tamara Cecala and Ashlynn Kahle and 2 vacancies
Lower Elementary Teaching Staff: Miss Caroline Campbell, Ms. Leisla Church, Ms. Paula Craig, Ms. Denise Hess and 1 vacancy.
Upper Elementary Teaching Staff: Ms. Yolanda Wheelington, Miss Fun Chan, Mr. Jim Leinbach
Middle School Teaching Staff: Ms. Jennifer Matthews & Miss Faith Willman
Reading Interventionists: Miss Crystal Graham and Ms. Debbie Carwitz
Exceptional Student Services: Ms. Shireen Wahid
Music: Mr. Eric Bonds
PE: Mr. Paul Wilfert
Art: Ms. Miyuki Ketchum
Social Worker: Ms. Laura Hildwein
Please join us on Monday, August 1st for Back-to-School Parent Night. This evening is designed for parent information purposes only. Children need not attend. Times are as follows: primary and middle school 4:00-5:00, lower elementary 5:00-6:00, upper elementary 6:00-7:00. Tables will be set up to assist you with PEER Club, bus schedules, PTA, Site Council, afterschool enrichment vendors and other important school information in the cafeteria.
The first day of school for K-8th grade is Wednesday, August 3rd. Rolling enrollment dates for preschool students will be posted at Back to School Night.
Class lists for 2022/2023 school year will be posted on boards outside of the office on May 24th. Class supply lists will be available through your classroom teacher.
Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at (602) 257-4069.
Wishing you a fun and delightful summer!
Principal Engdall
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Message From Jennifer Collier
Dear Shaw Community,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to work with you all the past six years at Shaw Montessori. My first group of Kindergarten students that I taught are now in the fifth grade! It has been amazing to watch them grow and blossom. My time at Shaw Montessori has fostered so much growth for me personally and professionally. This program is truly one of kind and there are many dedicated people that help to make it thrive. This summer, my husband and I will be heading across the country to Virginia. This opportunity is bittersweet; I am going to truly miss you! Thank you, Shaw Montessori, for the light you shine in my life each and every day.
With Gratitude,
Jennifer Collier
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New Teacher Spotlight
I am thrilled to be joining your lovely community this Fall 2022. I moved to the sunny state of Arizona this past year from Lawrence, Kansas. I completed my undergraduate degree at Washburn University, majoring in Integrated Studies. Currently, I am completing my graduate degree through Loyola University, while finishing Montessori training at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies. During my free time, I enjoy reading, being one with nature, and exploring new coffee shops!
I am beyond ecstatic to be learning alongside your children through the Montessori philosophy. Have a lovely summer, I look forward to seeing you this Fall!
Ashlynn Kahle
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Message From Laura Hildwein
Greetings!
It has been my pleasure to be a part of the Shaw community this year. I am wishing all of you a wonderful, restful and enjoyable summer!
See you in August!
602-523-8965
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Message From Nurse Rose
Note from the Nurse, the school has received a shipment of Covid 19 Test Kits that expire mid-November. If any family would like to pick some up next week, just stop by the front office.
Immunization Information for next school year: Any student entering Kindergarten is due Dtap #5, Polio #4, MMR #2 and Varicella #2. Most preschoolers at Shaw Montessori, who have already turned 5 yrs old are already compliant; any students missing these immunizations will be sent an Immunization Referral. Once a student turns 11 yrs old, Meningitis and Tdap are due. These cannot be done early but please take your student in this summer if they turn 11. I will also send home an Immunization Referral for these students. Please ensure Immunizations are up to date before start of school for all students who are not currently compliant with Arizona School Immunization Requirements. Here is the link for Arizona Immunization Information: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/immunization/index.php .
I hope everyone has a safe and fun summer!
Rose School Nurse 602.257.3900.
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Shaw Annual Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment applications were due in April. There are still almost 200 students missing open enrollment applications. This is required annually to attend Shaw Montessori.
Please fill out and return via email to Christina.Girard@phxschools.org if you have not yet done so.
Thank you!
Are you moving or have plans to enroll your children elsewhere for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year? Please notify us as soon as possible so that we may open up those enrollment opportunities to children on our waitlist.
Thank you in advance for communicating enrollment changes with us!
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Summer Homework
We shared our summer homework folders and learning expectations at the last Site Council meeting. The material provides an opportunity to offer structure and systems for our children during the summer. Please consider the suggestions and ideas provided in the folders to incorporate into your child’s daily routine as their “homework.”
Your child should access the folder for the grade level that they will be entering this fall. Additionally, your child’s teacher may contact you with specific opportunities based on your child’s individual needs.
Here is the link to the folders:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wuQw04hsOUMP5swub6f27dAQfX9ga9Pm?usp=sharing
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Garden Update
Greetings!
We concluded our final week of pizza lessons. We learned a little more Italian geography and harvested more basil than we could possibly consume. I think the students have had enough gluten until the end of summer. Thank you, Will, for our pizza oven. We’re definitely getting our money’s worth.
I took the chickens up to Payson for summer camp. They have a great hangout in the pines at 7,800 ft. It’s about 20-30 degrees cooler up there and they looked super happy as I drove away. Big thanks to Christine for setting us up with some temporary chicken parents.
We also hosted a garden party for the 7th and 8th graders. We made aguas frescas de sandias and garnished them with limes, jalepenos and basil. It was a refreshing time. We will bring back aguas frescas in August for all the students. A big thanks to all the middle schoolers for helping maintain that space. I could not have done it with you and the rest of the school.
We have finally made it to the end of the year! This year has been so magical. Thank you, Shaw Montessori, for letting me into your community and allowing me to teach your children how to care for the Earth and themselves. I am excited for next year. We will be doing some great things, especially with food literacy. I’ll be on campus over the summer. If you’re around come say hello. You can walk the garden and pick some flowers. There will be plenty of extra produce to give away. ‘Roll thru’ as the youngins say! Otherwise, see you in August!
Here’s my email in case you need to reach me: james.obrien-moench@phxschools.org
Over & out,
Mr. Moench
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Shaw Calendar
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District Info
• District Updates phxschools.org/update
• Health & Safety Mitigation Plan phxschools.org/healthsafety
• Covid Updates phxschools.org/district/families/covid-updates/
• Governing Board Agendas & Minutes go.boarddocs.com/az/pesd1#
• 2021-2022 District Calendar phxschools.org/2021-2022 calendar
• 2022-2023 District Calendar phxschools.org/2022-2023 calendar
• Shaw Montessori Website phxschools.org/shaw
• Previous Issues of See Shaw Shine phxschools.org/shaw-newsletters
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Contact Us
Email: Susan.Engdall@Phxschools.org
Website: https://phxschools.org/shaw
Location: 123 North 13th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-257-3914
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