11/02/09
Happy November!
Spelling:
Wordly Wise Lesson 11, test on Friday
Please feel free to restart utilizing the spelling lists posted on our class website, they have been reviewed and the word lists match up with the ones on
www.wordlywise3000.com (most of the mismatch was on book 9).
Saxon:
Lessons 41-45 even problems due next Monday
Class Picture day is tomorrow, Tuesday 11/03:
You didn't get an order form?
This year they are handling it a little different, no prepayment. You will get your proof back to choose a package (or not) to order.
Looking ahead:
Mon , 11/09 - Ceramics at 1PM
Wed, 11/11 - Veteran's Day No School
Fri, 11/20 - Art Masterpiece at 12:30 PM
Wed, 11/25 - Thanksgiving Luncheon at Cheryl Campus
Thu, 11/26, Fri 11/27 - Thanksgiving School Closed
10/29/09
Tomorrow our class will be having a Halloween afternoon party; some of the activities will include:
Mommy Wrapping, Pumpkin Bowling, Crafts, Apple on the string, a slimy activity and not sure what else. It should be a fun time for the students.
Here are a few notes on the activities from Leticia:
- Parents who are volunteering can show up between 12:30 and 1:00. If you would like to show up earlier, that is fine as well.
- Students may bring in a treat if they would like. We are setting up a treat table.
- Tomorrow afternoon students can also have the option to bring and play with their electronics. We are only doing this for the afternoon!
- The halloween party will run from 1-2:30.
- Because of school rules students are not allowed to dress up in their costumes.
I think that is it. I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween!!!!
10/26/09
It was great seeing many of you at the Carnival!!!
Apparently, some of the spelling lists on our website might be from a different edition. I will check it out and let you know when it is corrected.
Saxon:
Lessons 36-40 even problems due next Monday
Reading Logs:
The students can read their own choice books or bring their grade level book home to read.
Halloween Festivities:
This coming Friday the class will enjoy an afternoon of Halloween activities.
Janet Robertson, Joe & Kristen Kriegbaum and myself will be helping with the fun activities planned for the afternoon.
Overnight Trips:
The students received a permission form that needs to be returned to class this coming Thursday. If you did not receive a permission slip form see attached.
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10/19/09
Hello and welcome back, hope you all enjoyed the short break
Wordly Wise Lesson 9, test on Friday
Saxon:
Lessons 31-35 even problems due next Monday (Odd problems are worked in class).
Current 6th Grade Parent meeting:
If you are interested in the Middle School program please come to a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday 10/20, 6:30PM at the Oak Campus 56th Street and Oak
Halloween Carnival is this Saturday, 10/24 - Meadowbrook Campus - 5 till 9
Thanks to our parent volunteers that will be working our class booth:
5 to 6 Carrie Wilcox & Chris Koltes
6 to 7 Quinley & Marianne Hansen
7 to 8 Maria Moreno & Janet Robertson
8 to 9 Flor & Bart Garlotte
I will be Emailing you later this week with our booth assignment.
CIMI and ASTRO camp deposit - 6th and 5ths:
There are still a few families that have not sent in their deposit.
If you would like your child to attend but have a financial hardship please contact David at:
mcthrall@yahoo.comMake your $100 check payable to Villa Montessori
10/09/09
Hello there
We had a FANTASTIC Day Trip, the kids got worn out hiking then got to enjoy a relaxing ride aboard the Dolly Steam Boat, followed by a fabulous cookout at the Acacia campground/beach area.
Pictures:
PLEASE, please burn your pictures to a CD and send them to school so that they can be compiled for our annual EOY class DVD.
THANK YOU to our parent chaperones:
Shawn Quinley, Steve Ligidakis (grill master), Isabel Beckman, Kerri Cox, Elizabeth Clark and Suzy Bowles.
NO homework during fall break, kids should continue their nightly reading, however no reading logs will be due.
Coming up:
Villa Wear Drive:
Since this is an Elementary 2 fundraiser, we are asking for parent volunteers to promote and sell the Villa Wear outside of all of the campuses
October 19th- 23rd. Sign up online:
http://teacherweb.com/AZ/VillaMontessoriSchool/MsLeticiaHector/table9.aspx
Grade Level Book:
This month the students will be reading books by Lois Lowry
6ths: Gathering Blue
5ths: Number the Stars
4ths: A summer to Die
No need to get these books, they will be provided from our school library and be read in school, or sent home as needed.
10/05/09
Hello and happy Fall
TODAY, Monday - Ceramics:
Sorry for the late notice but we are in need for one more parent helper today from 1 to 2
If you can make it, please sign up online:
Spelling:
Wordly Wise Lesson 8, test on Thursday
Saxon:
Due to Fall Break no Saxon this week
Grade Level Book will be assigned!
The students will work as groups; All 4ths will read the same book, ditto for 5ths, and 6ths
Leticia will assign the book, no need to find a tittle.
Fall Day Trip:
The $30 fee was due Friday 10/2, checks payable to Leticia Hector.
CIMI and ASTRO camp deposit - 6th and 5ths:
Please make checks payable to Villa Montessori for $100 deposit due this week
Fall Break Monday, 10/12 to Friday 10/16:
Next week school is open to all day contracts only
Emergency Drill FYI:
An emergency preparedness drill will occur this week
If you pull up at the school while the drill is in progress, please drive
away and return later (a sign will be posted on the gate); the drill must be
completed before anybody is allowed in or out of school.
Absence Line (602) 458-1356
Please be sure to call the absence line if your child will not be attending
school.
Have a FANTASTIC fall break and enjoy the cooler weather!
Veronica
09/29/09
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Hi again!
A BIG past due THANK YOU to Rebecca Fitzpatrick, for taking care of the Sally Foster orders for our class!
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09/28/09
Spelling:
Wordly Wise Lesson 7, test on Friday
Saxon:
Lessons 21-25 even problems due Monday
Art Masterpiece with Shawn Quinley:
Is Friday Oct. 2nd @ 12:30
Introducing Mary Cassatt and her use of tertiary colors in her paintings.
Mystery Book Report:
Students should be finishing up their reading this week. The completed projects are due Monday 10/05 also presentations will start Monday.
The project requirements are posted online under the handouts tab.
Fall Day Trip:
The $30 fee is due this Friday 10/2, checks payable to Leticia Hector.
We have room for one more parent chaperone, sign up online:
http://teacherweb.com/AZ/VillaMontessoriSchool/MsLeticiaHector/table6.aspx
Please note parent drivers must have a Fingerprint Clearance Card on file with the school.
Additionally, a copy of your driver license and proof of auto insurance will need to be filed with Bernita at the Cheryl office.
Sally Foster:
Order forms were due last Monday, if you haven’t turned yours in, please do so ASAP.
Emergency Drill FYI:
An emergency preparedness drill will occur sometime before 10/08; the exact date will not be announced.
If you pull up at the school while the drill is in progress, please drive away and return later (a sign will be posted on the gate); the drill must be completed before anybody is allowed in or out of school.
Absence Line (602) 458-1356
Please be sure to call the absence line if your child will not be attending school.
Looking ahead:
- Monday, 10/5 Mystery Book Report due (presentations that week)
- Monday, 10/5 $100 deposit due for 5th & 6ths overnight trips Make Checks payable to: Villa Montessori
- Monday 10/12 to Friday 10/16 Fall Break
- Saturday, 10/24 Halloween Carnival at Meadowbrook (we need two more parents for our class booth) please sign up online: http://teacherweb.com/AZ/VillaMontessoriSchool/MsLeticiaHector/table8.aspx
09/21/09
Spelling:
Wordly Wise Lesson 6; based on past month scores some students have been moved to a different group. All students will be on lesson 6, even if they moved up a book; test on Friday.
Saxon:
Students will work on the Saxon Supplemental Problems (back of the book)
Saxon 54- Complete even problems for lessons 19, 21, 37, 43
Saxon 65- Complete every 3rd problem 3,6,9, etc., for lessons 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, 18
Saxon 76- Complete every 3rd problem 3,6,9, etc., for lessons 2A, 3, 4, 16, 18, 20
Saxon 87- Complete All problems for lessons 5, 16, 22, 23
Due Monday
Mystery Book Report:
Project criteria available from our class web under handouts tab.
Fall Day Trip:
A letter was sent home with the students yesterday, see handouts tab.
Looking ahead:
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Friday, 10/2 $30 due for Fall Day trip make checks payable to: Leticia Hector
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Monday, 10/5 Mystery Book Report due (presentations that week)
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Monday, 10/5 $100 deposit due for 5th & 6ths overnight trips Make Checks payable to: Villa Montessori
09/15/09
Spelling: Wordly Wise Lesson 5
Math: Lessons 16-20 even problems for homework due Monday
Reading Logs: Start reading those Mystery books. The project guidelines
will be sent home this week, projects will be due Oct 5th.
Friday 9/18 early dismissal: No pizza this week, please pack a lunch if your
child is an all day contract.
Next week:
Monday, 9/21 Sally Foster orders are due
Monday, 9/21 Ceramics class - we need one more parent helper from 1 till 2PM
Follow link to sign up:
In 3 weeks:
Week of October 5th - $100 deposit due for 5th and 6th graders who will be
attending Catalina Island Marine Institute (6th graders) and Astro Camp (5th
graders) Make checks payable to: Villa Montessori
- Mystery Genre, Book Choice due; Book Tittle and author
- Saxon Lessons 11-15 even problems
- Reading Log + Homework sign off sheet (for math and spelling activities)
- Weekend Writing
- Any unfinished work
The fashion show at the all parent meeting was so fun!
The hope is to get you in the Villa Spirit, there are tons of options;
t-shirts, polos, beanies, caps, shorts, sweatshirts, car clings, water bottles.
Also optional, our class t-shirt; a royal blue t with light blue logo.
To order your Villa wear complete an order form and return to class with your child.
When the items are ready they will be returned home with your child.
Reminder all the class handouts: Reading log + Homework sign off sheet,
Saxon Worksheets, Field trip permission form,
Villa Wear order form are available from our class website:
Have a great weekend!
Veronica
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9/08/09
Hello there, hope you enjoyed the showers we got over the weekend.
Newbery Book oral presentations started today. The students that did not finish reading their books will receive a “no homework” per day until they complete their book. See below for No Homework Policy.
The all school meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, 9/09 7PM at Camelback High School, please check in with Leticia before entering the auditorium.
Homework:
Saxon: Everyone moves to Lessons 11-15 on their respective books, even number questions for homework due Monday.
Spelling: Wordly Wise Lesson 4, do two activities at home; test on Friday
Reading Log: For this week, the students should continue their nightly reading of 20 to 30 minutes on whatever subject interests them.
The next book genre will be a mystery; some ideas for mystery books:
Hardy Boys series, Nancy Drew Series, Sherlock Holmes, or a library search will get you lots of tittles.
The Mystery Book Choice is due next Monday, September 14th
No Homework Policy:
First three (3) NO HOMEWORKS.- call home to parent, child will do (or redo) homework during recess (and possibly through lunch)
4th NO HOMEWORK.- Problem Solving Conference with parents, student and teacher; will do (or redo) homework during recess (and possibly through lunch)
5th, 6th, 7th NO HOMEWORKS.- After school detention. Parent will have to make transportation arrangements, special accommodations/exceptions WILL NOT BE MADE,
8th NO HOMEWORK.- In-school suspension until it’s completed.
Continued NO HOMEWORKs.- Will result in a behavior plan and possible out of school suspension.
Friday, September 4th, 2009
Buenos Dias!
Monday is Labor Day, no school
Field trips:
Please download a master permission slip, sign and return to class.
We need parent drivers for 3 field trips, sign up online
Please note parent drivers must have a fingerprint clearance card on file with the school.
Please check with Bernita at the Cheryl office if you need info on how to get one; if you already have one, please make sure the office has a copy on file.
Class T-shirts:
The only fundraiser to help our E2 students partially pay for their spring overnights will be the “Villa Wear Fundraiser”; the kids have voted on a royal blue shirt with light blue logo combination and have opted to adopt this t-shirt as our class t! Of course this is optional, if you would like to order your class t-shirt or any other “villa wear” please complete the order form (handouts tab), and send back to school with checks payable to Villa Montessori. Having the kids wear the same color t-shirt during field trips is immensely helpful to keep our group together, plus we help promote Villa Spirit!
Due Tuesday:
Saxon lessons 6-10 even problems
Reading Log +Sign off sheet (downloadable from class web – handouts tab)
Weekend Writing (posted online later today)
Any unfinished work, or other assignments per Leticia/David
Signed field trip permission slip (attached and downloadable from web)
Be ready for 2 minute book talk – see below for an understanding of what the kids should be striving to present:
Here are the concepts that the students should be prepared for, for each 2 min book talk presentation:
- Title and Author
- Characters (Major & Minor) quick physical description and personality description
- Setting (Where & when the story takes place, also weather conditions can be included)
- Plot/summary of the story (Intro, rising action, climax/most exciting or suspenseful part)
Don't give away the ending though
- Tone/mood of the story (emotions or feelings the author portrayed throughout his/her writing)
- Theme (What was the main lesson to be learned by the main character(s))
Other things to be covered: recommendation and rating of the book.
Thanks,
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Hello there;
It is still super HOT and there are way too many kids that don't have a water bottle at school.
Red hot faces and dehydration is no fun.
This week we will start "cultural switch" the students will have lessons in science, geography, and history in other classrooms on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will occur two weeks out of every month and will allow your child to have some rewarding and fun experiences in these subject areas and get to know other Villa students and teachers.
After school enrichment classes start this week, except for hiking, basketball and volleyball, which will begin in October when the weather cools off at bit. Classes start at 3:15 and end at 4:15 p.m.
Guest speaker, Olympic Swimmer Misty Hyman, will visit our campus Friday afternoon.
Homework:
Saxon homework starts this week, Lesson 6-10, even number questions at home due Monday. We have exactly one book per student.
Spelling: Wordly Wise Lesson 3, do two activities at home; test on Friday.
Reading Log: Everyone should be reading their Newbery books, please note oral presentations starts next Tuesday, 09/08
Looking Ahead:
Mon Sept 7th - Labor Day - No School
Tue Sept 8th - 2 minute Oral Presentations start (Newbery Books)
Wed Sept 9th - All School Parent Meeting at Camelback HS - Check in with Leticia before entering auditorium
Have a super week!
Veronica
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
Yay it's Friday! ... Well not really but there is no school on Friday. 
The Weekend Writing assignment is posted online.
See below for a note from Margo and info on Sally Foster
Have a super weekend!
Dear Parents
Please take a moment to read the important attachments regarding the flu. (handouts tab)
Margo S. O'Neill M.Ed.
Head of School
Villa Montessori School
(602) 955-2210
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GET READY -Sally Foster is starting on Thursday!
UP TO 50% OF EVERY PURCHASE GOES DIRECTLY TO YOUR CHILD'S CLASSROOM!
Our fundraiser featuring Sally Foster® gift-wrap and gift products is just around the corner!
You’ll find:
· Premium gift-wrap, value-priced
· Gifts for everyone
· Chocolates so good they’ve been served at the White House
And, everything is $20 or less!
Watch for the Sally Foster catalog coming home on Thursday, August 27th.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
This coming Friday, August 28th is professional development day, which means the school is closed (including Circle Program).
Spelling:
Everyone moves to Wordly Wise Lesson 2 on their respective books. Test will be Thursday a.m.
Saxon/Math Facts:
Saxon and Math Fact test will be given Thursday.
Saxon homework should start next week, once everyone has been placed in their appropriate level.
Homework:
Daily Reading Log and Spelling activities
Book reports/projects:
The revised schedule with book choice due dates has been posted on the web:
See below for a message from Melinda Kohut regarding Cheryl Campus Library:
The E2 campus needs dictionaries (not Thesaurus or WordFinders). Right now it looks like we need about 15 to 20 so that we have enough in the classrooms. We have a few large Webster’s Dictionaries in the Library that are in pretty bad shape and we’d like to replace those as well.
We have received 2 donated computers. These computers cannot be used on our network but will be refurbished and sold to benefit the E2 campus library. I’ve heard that another parent is going to bring in two more. We can usually get $60-$100 for these computers. So if there is anyone else who would like to donate an old computer (preferably in working condition but we can sell the parts also) please let me know.
Finally, donations of books in good condition are always welcome. All donations can be brought to the Cheryl Campus Library. Donation forms are available upon request.
Thank you for your help in getting the word out.
Sincerely,
Melinda Kohut
Happy Friday!
Weekend Writing:
Students received a lesson and should have written their assignment on their “weekend writing notebook” Please download the file "Homework for August 21st, 2009" from the handouts tab of this website for more info.
Ceramics starts Monday, volunteers needed from 1 until 2:
Our first ceramics class is this coming Monday, 8/24. The complete schedule is posted online, please sign up by following the link below: http://teacherweb.com/AZ/VillaMontessoriSchool/MsLeticiaHector/table7.stm
Soccer Tryouts – kids under 11:
My son Keaton's soccer coach is having tryouts for club soccer for kids serious about soccer I have attached the team flyer – we are targeting kids born after 8/1/98 and before 7/31/00.
We are putting together a unique program that is designed to provide quality training, soccer education, a competitive environment that is developmentally appropriate for U11 (under 11) kids. Corbett is an awesome coach that can provide a great environment for kids to play and learn soccer.
Tryouts are this coming Monday the 24th at Coulter Park.
Warm regards,
Marci McDonald
Have a nice weekend!
Veronica
Monday, August 17, 2009
Hello there, hope you had a fantastic weekend!
At home daily reading:
Students should start reading their choice Newbery book this week. Completed and signed reading logs are due next Monday. See attached reading log form, if you do not have a printer at home, please send a note in your communication folder, and David/Leticia will send you printed copies.
You can also download the form from out class website:
You'll notice the reading log has a back page, this will be used with math homework and weekend writing.
Note no math homework until assessments are complete.
Spelling Groups - Wordly Wise Books (WW)
Spelling starts this week, everyone will start on Lesson 1, and will complete one lesson per week.
Students are responsible for doing two activities at home, and be ready for a spelling and definition test on Friday.
Please visit: www.wordlywise3000.com click on Students, then click on your childs book, then lesson. The website helps your child review spelling and definitions
The word list is also available from our class website:
Additionally, other activities could include:
Looking up words in Dictionary, writing sentences with words, making up stories that include the words, etc.
Anything that will help your child remember the spelling and understand the meaning of the words.
Pizza Friday starts this Friday 8/21:
We will have pizza Friday this week. If you have not sent in your form and
payment, please do so by Wednesday so we know how much pizza to order.
Checks payable to: Leticia Hector
Daily Planner:
Please send in your $5 for daily planner ASAP.
Helping Hands/Wish List
Thank you to those parents that picked up a helping hand. You can make checks out to Villa Montessori or bring in the item. The complete wish list and helping hands request can be found at:
Email if you have any questions,
Have a nice Day
08/14/09
Hello there,
This coming Monday the following is due:
Communication folder
Newbery Book Choice (book name and author)
Completed Class Job Applications
Some students have writing to finish by Monday (they know who they are)
And for your benefit here are last nights meeting highlights – (new or different from last year)
- Absent Hotline: 602-458-1356 if your student will miss school, please report the absence to the school by calling this number.
- Homework will include spelling, and the completion of reading and homework log (read more on your packet, log available from web).
- Book Reports: The students will read 9 books total during the school year, however only two will require a project and report. The other 7 books will require only a 2 minute oral presentation. First up, Newbery Award winner
- Long Term Project: Spring Science Project; info and expectations going out in January with a Science Fair the evening of Thursday, December 6th.
- Fall Day Trip: Friday, October 9th leaving Cheryl @ 9AM (via parent drivers), returning no later than 8PM. We will take a 90 minute cruise on the Dolly Steam Boat along Canyon Lake followed by a hike in the Superstition Mountains, and culminate the evening with a BBQ. The cost will be $25 per student. Chaperone/driver sign up on the web
- Spring Overnight Trip Recap – more info will be sent as time approaches
- 4th Graders, Friendly Pines Camp, Prescott http://www.friendlypines.com/ 2 days one night leaving Mon, 5/10 returning Tue, 5/11 approximate cost $140. Monica Bush and Christy Cantu will lead this group along with a few selected chaperones.
- 5th Graders, Astro Camp, California http://www.guideddiscoveries.org/astrocampschoolprogram.html 3 days 2 nights leaving Monday, 4/5 and returning Wednesday 4/7. Approximate cost $350. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due Sept 14th (Check payable Villa Montessori). Leticia Hector and Shannon Smith will lead this group along with a few selected chaperones.
- 6th Graders, Catalina Island Marine Institute, California http://www.guideddiscoveries.org/cimifoxlanding.html 3 days 2 nights leaving the evening of Sunday 5/09 returning Wednesday 5/12. Approximate cost $390. A $100 non-refundable deposit is due Sept 14th (Check payable Villa Montessori). David McThrall and Amy Reynolds will lead this group along with a few selected chaperones.
- Villa School Apparel- Available to the entire school, Toddler, E1, E2 and Middle School with all the profits benefiting our E2 overnight trips
You can locate class documents on our website under the handouts tab:
http://teacherweb.com/AZ/VillaMontessoriSchool/MsLeticiaHector/photo2.stm
Please email if you have any questions,
08/04/09
Welcome returning and new families to Leticia's Class!
For our new families, my name is Veronica Blair (aka Martín's Mom) and parent coordinator for our class. I'll be e-mailing you weekly with class updates, sign ups, etc. I will try my best to keep the emails to one a week!
Looking forward to a fantastic year!
See below for class info:
Open House Friday 8/7 from 10 till Noon
If you are able to attend please bring along your school supplies (see
attached; Leticia has noted the items that should be labeled)
The tri-fold board will be used for the spring project; please keep at home until needed.
First day of school, Monday 8/10 class starts at 8:30a.m.
Students should bring:
Supplies (unless they brought them in Friday)
Lunch, labeled water bottle(to keep in class), snack and a cloth placemat/napkin
$5.00 for daily planner and homework folder (to be provided)
Parent Orientation Meeting Thursday 8/13 at 7p.m. in the classroom
There will be lots of info to share, please plan on attending.
Additionally, sign ups for field trip chaperones, pizza snack, and parent volunteer
opportunities will be available at the meeting.
If you would like to sign up now please follow the links below:
Parent Volunteer Opportunities:
Class Wish List / Helping Hands:
Pizza Friday Snack:
The cost of pizza Friday is $100 for the year. Every participating family will also need to supply a snack and drink on the date of your choice (sign up by clicking above).
Karen Crowder, our pizza parent coordinator will email you a reminder the week of your snack date.
There are two options for payment either in full or $50 now and $50 in January.
Please make your check payable to Leticia Hector and either bring to the
orientation meeting on Thursday or send it in with your child to school.
Pizza Friday will start Friday, 8/21
Fieldtrip Chaperones:
The full schedule of field trips is still being worked on.
The website will be updated as the field trips are scheduled.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me
Thanks,