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Shaw Montessori Newsletter - November 3rd, 2024

In This Issue

Principal Engdall
Holiday Cards
Reimagine Phoenix #1
Shaw Family Literacy Night
School Photos
Elementary Garden
Shaw PTA
Shaw Calendar
Meal Menus
District Information
School Hours & Contact Info

Principal Engdall

Greetings Shaw Montessori!

Ms. Bacon and Mr. Leinbach’s classes took an overnight to The Desert Outdoor Center. The students enjoyed night hikes, learning more about insect characteristics, using compasses and microscopes and delicious food! Also, this week our middle school students took a 3-day trip to camp Tontozona. Hikes, campfires, archery, orienteering, pond and stream ecology, astronomy and building solar amusement park ride models were just a few things they enjoyed….besides one another. Big thanks to the staff and parents for the organization and oversight of this experience for our students!

Art teacher Allison Young and 6 of her middle school art students celebrated and displayed their art in the reception are of our district office. Congratulations to students Zoe Gootee, Donovan Mowzoon, Aurora Moreno, Mila Martinez, Isabella Flores, and Katie Fuller on their beautiful landscape pieces.

Speaking of art, next week our student art greeting cards will go on sale! Ms. Allison will be selling afterschool November 15-22. Should you miss her, they will be available in the school office. Stop by and purchase a pack, 4 cards for just $5.00! Great for the holidays or any occasion.

Coach Wilfert and the Shaw Stars Soccer team played Garfield on Thursday evening. The Shaw Stars won 3-0, way to go team!!

Our school and district will be closed on Monday in observance of Veteran’s Day. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday morning.

Please plan to attend our Literacy Night at the Burton Barr library on Wednesday, November 13th from 4-6PM. Our Reading Interventionist Debbie Carwitz has numerous fun activities planned for us! Shaw students will lead tours of the library and its amazing spaces!

All the best,

Principal Engdall

Holiday Cards

Hello from the art room! Shaw’s amazing artists created the art for this year’s holiday cards. There are two bundles available: Grades 4th, 5th and 6th created Yayoi Kusama-inspired cactus art and 1st, 2nd and 3rd created a Paul Klee-inspired cityscape. Each bundle has 4 cards for only $5. Both sets are colorful and creative!

Holiday cards can be purchased from the front office or Friday morning by the front gate (Nov 15th & 22nd). $5 per bundle of 4 cards - CASH ONLY!

Thank you!
~Ms. Allison

Your voice matters, and we want to hear your thoughts and ideas.

These interactive sessions will provide a platform for sharing ideas on how we can create inspiring school programs, attract and retain diverse staff, and develop spaces that enrich our community.

🗓️ Upcoming Sessions:

· Monday, November 18 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Edison (804 N. 18th St.)

· Monday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Herrera (1350 S. 11th St.)

✨ Your input is crucial! Together, we can create a vibrant future for Phoenix #1. Learn more: phxschools.org/reimagine

Literacy Night

Join us for our annual Shaw Family Literacy Night at Burton Barr Library!

1221 N Central Ave, PHX AZ 85004

Wednesday, November 13th

Activities begin at 4pm and run until 6:00pm

* This is a family friendly event, parents must accompany their children

Volunteers are still needed to ensure this events success. Please consider signing up,

time slots are only 30 minutes each, so much fun and the children will appreciate you!

link to volunteer: signup.com

If you or your child does not have a library card. Here is your opportunity! Please fill out the attached form and bring it to Burton Barr on Wednesday November 13th.

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School Photos

Thanks everyone. All proofs and retakes have been sent. If you haven't received anything, please email photos@tarakerwin.com. Print orders that were paid by Wednesday, November 8th should deliver sometime this week - email notifications will be sent when they're available. Class photos also coming soon. Next deadline for print orders is Wednesday, November 20th to deliver the first week of December.

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Elementary Garden

Greetings!

Our final week with entomology! This week we looked at white flies on our bottle gourds. White flies will slowly suck the life out of the foliage in your garden. They are tiny and proliferate fast. The best way to repel them is to spray with soapy water and/or a couple drops of neem oil. Even the hundreds of white flies are no match for our bottle gourd vines. They are officially the largest plant we have ever grown in the garden. Next year we will plant more gourds for a gourd lesson. Gourd vibes only!

I also had the students pet honeybees this week. YES, YOU CAN SAFELY PET HONEYBEES IF THEY ARE POLLINATING FLOWERS. When bees are around flowers, they are hyper focused on collecting nectar for the hive. They become super docile, sluggish, and agreeable (kind of like dads on football Sunday when they have their BBQ, football, and a recliner). The only time you are in danger of being stung is when a bee is fighting for its life (in a pool or if you step/sit on one) OR if they are near the hive. Do not pet bees in any other environment other than around flowers! This has been a fun practice to show students how friendly bees are and to help overcome their apiphobia. Next week we start our basil and pesto block!

The middle school is hosting a Friendsgiving on November 22nd from 10:30-12:30. This event is for middle school students and faculty only (sorry parents). We are asking middle school parents to register for dishes and items. Please follow the link below to signup: https://signup.com/go/FKzEZXS

The following volunteer dates are on the calendar:

· December 3rd & 5th (holiday concert afterparty)

· February 22nd (2nd parent workday)

You can access the volunteer signup site by clicking on this link: https://signup.com/group/1135044326099

We are always seeking coffee grounds, seeds, aluminum cans and MASON JARS. PLEASE, NO MORE EGGSHELLS. If you have anything that might benefit our garden program, please contact me via email (insects included). Otherwise, the front table outside of the office is our designated drop-off location for garden essentials. james.obrien-moench@phxschools.org

Enjoy your weekend!

Mr. Moench