Stephenie's Class News Flash
March 3, 2020
Fun Run "Fun Days" friendly ...
Spring Break is next week - hope you have a good one!
February 24, 2020
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week Is This Week - Children are encouraged to wear pink shirts on Wednesday, February 26, as part of the week's activities.
Fun Run "Fun Days" Week of March 2: After the success of the Fun Run, the Primary campus earned:
March Snack: On deck (in order of appearance): Juniper, Spring Break, Dottie, Scarlett, Ayla. See snack tab for details.
Spring Break Snack Volunteer: Request filled - thank you! We are kindly requesting one volunteer to provide Cheez-Its and grapes for Spring Break snack. Please email Amy if you can help out. Thanks!
February 16, 2020
All School closed Monday, February 27 for Presidents Day.
February 10, 2020
Just a friendly reminder that Valentine Grams are on sale.
February 1, 2020
Dine out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at O.H.S.O Eatery and Nano-Brewery between 5 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 and raise money for Villa. Restaurant location: 4900 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018
Valentine Grams On Sale Now!: Valentine's Day is around the corner... send your child and/or Villa teachers and staff a little treat with a Valentine Gram! Order forms were sent home and also are available at each campus office. Please fill out a separate form for each person and deposit the completed form with payment (cash or check made payable to Villa Montessori) in any one of the collection boxes located at the each campus office.
February snack calendar has been updated - see the snack tab.
January 28, 2020
Scholastic Book Orders Due Wed., January 29: Please place your orders online at https://clubs.scholastic.com/home and use our classroom code QTLXC. See email for details.
January 20, 2020
Early Release this Friday, Jan. 24: Primary through 6th grade will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. due to parent/teacher conferences. Infants, toddlers and all day contracts OK to stay.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, Jan. 24. Remember to sign up if you haven't already or contact Ms. Stephenie if you have a conflict.
Annual Villa PTO Fun Run is February 1: Last year, Villa raised more than $22,000 for our classrooms - woot, woot! This year, we hope to raise even more for our teachers to purchase supplies, materials and other classroom needs. The money we raise also will help fund community-building events put on by the Villa Montessori PTO, including Movie Night, the Villa Under the Stars Camping Trip, Gratitude Breakfast and Teacher Appreciation events. This is Villa's only fundraiser during the year, so let's make it a success! More details to come …
January 5, 2020
Ms. Stephenie extends a warm welcome back from winter break and happy New Year! A few brief updates for the first week back:
December 15, 2019
Winter Snack Volunteer: Request filled - thank you! We are kindly requesting one volunteer to provide grapes for Winter Break snack. Please email Amy if you can help out. Thanks!
Cookie Dough Order Pick Up Info: Cookie dough orders arrive tomorrow, Monday, December 16 and can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Early Childhood Campus. Please make arrangements to have your order picked up during this time as the school is unable to safely store cookie dough overnight.
Tis' the Season Reminder: Check out these ways you can support Villa this holiday season while crossing items off your gift list:
December 10, 2019
November 30, 2019
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Only update is the December snack calendar :)
November 24, 2019
Thanksgiving is here! School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week in observance of the holiday.
On Deck for December Snack (in order of appearance): Daniel, Cecilia, Addison. Snack details to be provided.
A Special Day for Villa Grandparents: Grandparents Day 2019 will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Grandparents have an opportunity to visit their grandchildren's classroom, meet the teachers, purchase a legacy honor stone, enjoy a snack and have a photo taken to the celebrate the day. Look forward to seeing Villa's Grandparents at this very special event!
November 18, 2019
Gratitude Breakfast Picnic This Thursday: Join Villa families from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 21 at the picnic tables next to the E2 sport court for the Gratitude Breakfast Picnic to appreciate and acknowledge the incredible journey our children are having at Villa. Please bring breakfast for you and your family. Small cups of hot cocoa will be served.
Reminder - Child as A Teacher Day is this Friday, November 22. Enjoy spending time in the classroom with your child!
November 9, 2019
School is closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Sign Up Now for Child as a Teacher Day: Please sign up for a time to visit our classroom on Friday, November 22. Note: Enter only one guest - even if two are coming - as slots are per family.
Dine Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at, or order take-out from, MOD Pizza-Arcadia anytime on Wednesday, November 13 and mention Villa to have 20 percent of your purchase go straight back to Villa classrooms. Restaurant location: 4280 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 101, Phoenix, 85018. Hours of operation: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tis' the Season: Check out these ways you can support Villa this holiday season while crossing items off your gift list:
October 25, 2019
Pumpkins Please!: Help the children learn about pumpkins by donating small, medium and large pumpkins for them to scrub, carve and place around the class as decoration. They also will cook the pumpkin seeds for a culinary delight! You can bring pumpkins to the classroom any time next week. Roll 'em on in!
October Scholastic Book orders due Wed., October 30:You can place your order online using our class code QTLXC. This code is required to associate your order with our class and for your items to be shipped to the school. Scholastic Books not only are a great way to get your child excited about reading, but Ms. Stephenie also earns points on orders to be redeemed as free books for our class. For questions, please contact Erin, our Scholastic Book Coordinator.
Reminder - Child as Teacher Day Is November 22: Mark your calendar and join us for Child as Teacher Day Friday, November 22. This annual tradition gives you the opportunity to spend time in the classroom with your child as they share their favorite Montessori works. Stay tuned for more details.
November snack: On deck (in order of appearance): Stella, Ari, Zion, Jenna
October 13, 2019
Villa Halloween Carnival Update: This annual event is right around the corner! To those who signed up to volunteer, thank you. If you haven't, please consider doing so. This community event is a memory-maker for the children each year and only possible with the help of many parent volunteers. To date, multiple spots remain open - so please check out the sign up and consider helping out. Together, we can ensure this tradition continues to be a fun event for all!
September 29, 2019
Fall Break is next week, Oct. 7 - 15. All school closed except infants and toddlers and all day contracts (Circle).
October Snack: On deck in order of appearance after Fall Break - Gerrit, Joshua and Ethan. Snack details to be provided.
Halloween Carnival Volunteers Still Needed: Various opportunities remain available - sign up today and help make this 100 percent volunteer-led event a Spookatcular success!
September 22, 2019
Just a few reminders:
September 16, 2019
Class Wish List Now Available: Enhance student learning in our classroom by supplying items from Ms. Stephenie's wish list! Visit our page on Amazon to view and purchase requested items.
Halloween Carnival Volunteers Needed: A big thanks to those who signed up during parent orientation to volunteer at the Villa Halloween Carnival. If you didn't sign up, Villa needs more parent volunteers to ensure this annual tradition is a Spooktacular success! The carnival is not a fundraiser and 100 percent volunteer run, which means Villa relies on the support of parent volunteers to make it happen. Various opportunities are available - sign up today!
Scholastic Book Fair is next week, and volunteer helpers are needed. To sign up or for questions, email [email protected].
Goal-Setting Conferences are this Friday, September 20 and next Friday, September 27. If you haven't already, please sign up for the date / time that works best for you.
Eat Out and Raise Money for Villa continues at the VIG through the end of the September and has been expanded to include all VIG locations.
PTO Camping Trip is September 27-29 at the Elks Group Campground. Need gear? Arizona Hiking Shack is offering a 15 percent discount to Villa families. Just mention you're a Villa family when renting your gear online, in the store or over the phone.
September 8, 2019
Message from Ms. Stephenie about Goal-Setting Conferences:
Dear Room 5 Families - Now that the children have had some time to adjust, goal setting conferences will be coming up on Friday, September 20 and 27. The purpose of this particular 15-minute conference is to discuss the following:
The goal setting conferences are not mandatory, but encouraged for new families. Please sign up for a time slot that works best for you. If only one parent can attend, that is okay. I look forward to meeting with you!
Missed Picture Day? Make-ups are this Wednesday, September 11.
Dine-Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at Pita Jungle-Arcadia on September 12 and mention Villa at the register for 10 percent of your dine-in proceeds to be donated back to Villa. Restaurant location: 4340 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018.
Note from the PTO - Vila Campaign Trip September 27-29: Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the camping trip! We are super excited to host this amazing community event for the third year in a row!
For planning purposes, if you will be attending, we ask that you RSVP here: http://evite.me/FyATk2BRze. Please note that the Evite asks attendees to sign up to either bring items, including firewood and s'mores ingredients, or to volunteer for clean up either Saturday or Sunday. There's also a poll about this year's group game. We appreciate your participation! If you have questions, please contact Kylie Tenbrook.
Important Note about Carline Signs: Starting Monday, Villa staff will only load children into vehicles with carline signs placed in the windshield of each driver who picks up your child. This is to ensure your child's safety as well as to help staff know which child to load into each car. Families received four carline signs each at the start of the year. If you are in need of new signs, please contact the Early Childhood Ed office.
For your safety, we ask that you please refrain from walking up to the cart during carline. Your child’s teacher will sign in or out for you after they have returned to class. Thank you!
September 2, 2019
Picture Day Is This Thursday, September 5: Read tips for best results.
Scholastic Book Fair: Stop by this cherished event that helps students realize the wonder of reading! The book fair will offer newly released books, best sellers and perennial favorites. Every book is hand selected and chosen from dozen of publishers.
August 25, 2019
September Snack: On deck (in order of appearance) is Fisher, Lincoln, Logan, Anna and Carter. See snack page for details.
Volunteer Opportunities: Please take a few minutes to explore our current volunteer opportunities and sign up for those that seem like a good fit. We'll keep you posted on other opportunities as they become available.
Ceramics Sign Up: Lend a hand and help our children as they create ceramic art masterpieces! Class takes place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. one Tuesday each month starting October through May. Sign up now for the date that works best for you!
Say Cheese!: Picture day for all students is Thursday, September 5. With the School Pics proof program, no money is required on picture day. Proofs and portrait selections will be sent later, and you can make your selection at home. This year's backdrop will be blue. For best results, School Pics recommends solid colors and prints in medium and dark tones. Please avoid solid white and neon colors as they are highly reflective and do not photograph well.
Dine Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at the VIG-Arcadia anytime in September, and they will donate 15 percent of the bill to Villa as part of their annual The Vig Gives campaign to support local schools. Simply notify your server upon being seated. Restaurant location:
4041 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, 85018.
You also can eat at Pita Jungle-Arcadia on September 12 and mention Villa at the register for 10 percent of your dine-in proceeds to be donated back to Villa. Restaurant location: 4340 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018.
August 18, 2019
Early Dismissal This Friday, August 23: All schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. No all day contracts.
Help Needed - Teacher Back-to-School Lunch Friday, August 23: The Villa PTO Teacher Appreciation Committee invites you to sign up and donate items for a Teacher and Staff “Welcome Back Grab and Go” style lunch taking place this Friday, August 23. Thank you for helping to appreciate Villa’s amazing teachers, assistants and staff!
Reminder-Class Directory: If you'd like to be included in our classroom directory, please email Amy by Friday, August 23 stating your permission as well as your name, your child's name, email and phone number as you would like it to appear in the directory.
Save the Date - Child as Teacher Day Is November 22: Mark your calendar and join us for Child as Teacher Day Friday, November 22. This annual tradition gives you the opportunity to spend time in the classroom with your child as they share their favorite Montessori works. Stay tuned for more details.
August 11, 2019
Class Directory: We will be creating a classroom directory for social happenings outside the classroom. The directory only will be made available to the families in our class. If you would like to be included, please email Amy by Friday, August 23 stating your permission as well as your name, your child's name, email and phone number as you would like it to appear in the directory.
Pizza Friday Forms Due August 30: Our classroom is continuing the tradition of Pizza Friday. Starting September 6, we will provide a pizza lunch / healthy side item every Friday - with the exception of early release days and during school breaks. The cost is $100 for the year, and any excess funds will be used for classroom supplies and projects. If interested, please submit payment by August 30 via cash or check made payable to Stephenie Whitacre. See email for Paypal and Venmo information.
New this year! Ticket to Ride Program: If you plan to have your child go home with someone other than a person with a carline sign, please note the following new process for notifying school staff:
Fun Run "Fun Days" friendly ...
- Tomorrow (3/4) is crazy hair and sock day
- Thursday (3/5) is pajama / stuffed animal day – Children can wear their pjs and bring a stuffed animal, blanket and favorite book. Please, no toys.
- Friday (3/6) is game day – students can bring their favorite age-appropriate board game to play
Spring Break is next week - hope you have a good one!
February 24, 2020
Anti-Bullying Awareness Week Is This Week - Children are encouraged to wear pink shirts on Wednesday, February 26, as part of the week's activities.
Fun Run "Fun Days" Week of March 2: After the success of the Fun Run, the Primary campus earned:
- Tuesday, March 3 - Extra morning playground time
- Wednesday, March 4 - Crazy hair and sock day
- Thursday, March 5 - Pajama / bring a stuffed animal to school day
- Friday, March 6 - Game day - students can bring in their favorite, age-appropriate board game
March Snack: On deck (in order of appearance): Juniper, Spring Break, Dottie, Scarlett, Ayla. See snack tab for details.
Spring Break Snack Volunteer: Request filled - thank you! We are kindly requesting one volunteer to provide Cheez-Its and grapes for Spring Break snack. Please email Amy if you can help out. Thanks!
February 16, 2020
All School closed Monday, February 27 for Presidents Day.
February 10, 2020
Just a friendly reminder that Valentine Grams are on sale.
February 1, 2020
Dine out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at O.H.S.O Eatery and Nano-Brewery between 5 and 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 and raise money for Villa. Restaurant location: 4900 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018
Valentine Grams On Sale Now!: Valentine's Day is around the corner... send your child and/or Villa teachers and staff a little treat with a Valentine Gram! Order forms were sent home and also are available at each campus office. Please fill out a separate form for each person and deposit the completed form with payment (cash or check made payable to Villa Montessori) in any one of the collection boxes located at the each campus office.
February snack calendar has been updated - see the snack tab.
January 28, 2020
Scholastic Book Orders Due Wed., January 29: Please place your orders online at https://clubs.scholastic.com/home and use our classroom code QTLXC. See email for details.
January 20, 2020
Early Release this Friday, Jan. 24: Primary through 6th grade will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. due to parent/teacher conferences. Infants, toddlers and all day contracts OK to stay.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held this Friday, Jan. 24. Remember to sign up if you haven't already or contact Ms. Stephenie if you have a conflict.
Annual Villa PTO Fun Run is February 1: Last year, Villa raised more than $22,000 for our classrooms - woot, woot! This year, we hope to raise even more for our teachers to purchase supplies, materials and other classroom needs. The money we raise also will help fund community-building events put on by the Villa Montessori PTO, including Movie Night, the Villa Under the Stars Camping Trip, Gratitude Breakfast and Teacher Appreciation events. This is Villa's only fundraiser during the year, so let's make it a success! More details to come …
January 5, 2020
Ms. Stephenie extends a warm welcome back from winter break and happy New Year! A few brief updates for the first week back:
- Parent / teacher conferences will take place Friday, January 17 and Friday, January 24. Please sign up for a date / time that works best for you.
- January snack calendar has been updated - see the snack tab.
- Ceramics Sign Up: Spots still are available to help our children as they create ceramic art masterpieces. Class takes place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. one Tuesday each month through May. Sign up now!
December 15, 2019
Winter Snack Volunteer: Request filled - thank you! We are kindly requesting one volunteer to provide grapes for Winter Break snack. Please email Amy if you can help out. Thanks!
Cookie Dough Order Pick Up Info: Cookie dough orders arrive tomorrow, Monday, December 16 and can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Early Childhood Campus. Please make arrangements to have your order picked up during this time as the school is unable to safely store cookie dough overnight.
Tis' the Season Reminder: Check out these ways you can support Villa this holiday season while crossing items off your gift list:
- I AM VILLA shirts - Now on sale every Monday morning from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at the Administration Office.
- AmazonSmile - AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way you can support Villa every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you find the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Simply select Villa Montessori Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) as your charitable organization. Look for products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on the product detail pages. Donations are not tax-deductible.
- Shutterfly - Use this link to check out Shutterfly for custom gifts and they will donate back to Villa when you shop.
December 10, 2019
- School is closed on Friday, December 13 for teacher professional development. This includes infants, toddlers and all day contracts.
- Grandparents Day is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14 – Grandparents have the opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, meet the teachers, purchase a legacy honor stone, enjoy a snack and have a photo taken to celebrate the day!
November 30, 2019
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! Only update is the December snack calendar :)
November 24, 2019
Thanksgiving is here! School will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week in observance of the holiday.
On Deck for December Snack (in order of appearance): Daniel, Cecilia, Addison. Snack details to be provided.
A Special Day for Villa Grandparents: Grandparents Day 2019 will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 14. Grandparents have an opportunity to visit their grandchildren's classroom, meet the teachers, purchase a legacy honor stone, enjoy a snack and have a photo taken to the celebrate the day. Look forward to seeing Villa's Grandparents at this very special event!
November 18, 2019
Gratitude Breakfast Picnic This Thursday: Join Villa families from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 21 at the picnic tables next to the E2 sport court for the Gratitude Breakfast Picnic to appreciate and acknowledge the incredible journey our children are having at Villa. Please bring breakfast for you and your family. Small cups of hot cocoa will be served.
Reminder - Child as A Teacher Day is this Friday, November 22. Enjoy spending time in the classroom with your child!
November 9, 2019
School is closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Sign Up Now for Child as a Teacher Day: Please sign up for a time to visit our classroom on Friday, November 22. Note: Enter only one guest - even if two are coming - as slots are per family.
Dine Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at, or order take-out from, MOD Pizza-Arcadia anytime on Wednesday, November 13 and mention Villa to have 20 percent of your purchase go straight back to Villa classrooms. Restaurant location: 4280 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 101, Phoenix, 85018. Hours of operation: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tis' the Season: Check out these ways you can support Villa this holiday season while crossing items off your gift list:
- I AM VILLA shirts - Now on sale every Monday morning from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at the Administration Office.
- AmazonSmile - AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way you can support Villa every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you find the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that Amazon will donate 0.5 percent of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Simply select Villa Montessori Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) as your charitable organization. Look for products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on the product detail pages. Donations are not tax-deductible.
- Shutterfly - Use this link to check out Shutterfly for custom gifts and they will donate back to Villa when you shop.
October 25, 2019
Pumpkins Please!: Help the children learn about pumpkins by donating small, medium and large pumpkins for them to scrub, carve and place around the class as decoration. They also will cook the pumpkin seeds for a culinary delight! You can bring pumpkins to the classroom any time next week. Roll 'em on in!
October Scholastic Book orders due Wed., October 30:You can place your order online using our class code QTLXC. This code is required to associate your order with our class and for your items to be shipped to the school. Scholastic Books not only are a great way to get your child excited about reading, but Ms. Stephenie also earns points on orders to be redeemed as free books for our class. For questions, please contact Erin, our Scholastic Book Coordinator.
Reminder - Child as Teacher Day Is November 22: Mark your calendar and join us for Child as Teacher Day Friday, November 22. This annual tradition gives you the opportunity to spend time in the classroom with your child as they share their favorite Montessori works. Stay tuned for more details.
November snack: On deck (in order of appearance): Stella, Ari, Zion, Jenna
October 13, 2019
Villa Halloween Carnival Update: This annual event is right around the corner! To those who signed up to volunteer, thank you. If you haven't, please consider doing so. This community event is a memory-maker for the children each year and only possible with the help of many parent volunteers. To date, multiple spots remain open - so please check out the sign up and consider helping out. Together, we can ensure this tradition continues to be a fun event for all!
September 29, 2019
Fall Break is next week, Oct. 7 - 15. All school closed except infants and toddlers and all day contracts (Circle).
October Snack: On deck in order of appearance after Fall Break - Gerrit, Joshua and Ethan. Snack details to be provided.
Halloween Carnival Volunteers Still Needed: Various opportunities remain available - sign up today and help make this 100 percent volunteer-led event a Spookatcular success!
September 22, 2019
Just a few reminders:
- Scholastic Book Fair is this week - yay! Volunteers are still needed. If you can help out, email [email protected].
- September Scholastic Book orders are due Wed., Sept. 25. Place your order online using our class code QTLXC.
- Early release at 11:30 a.m. this Friday due to goal-setting conferences. All day contracts OK to stay.
- Class wish list now available - check out Ms. Stephenie's requested items.
- Last full week to eat at the VIG (any location) and raise money for Villa. Simply mention Villa to your server, and the VIG will donate 15 percent of the bill to Villa as part of their annual The VIG Gives campaign to support local schools.
- PTO Camping Trip is next weekend, Sept. 27-29. If you plan to join, please RSVP in advance. (Last I checked, 166 guests had replied "yes" - wow!)
- Help the Halloween Carnival Haunted House Committee brainstorm ideas for this year's production in light of low volunteer interest. The meeting will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Admin Office conference room. Snacks will be provided, and children are welcome. If you can't attend but would like to be involved, email [email protected].
September 16, 2019
Class Wish List Now Available: Enhance student learning in our classroom by supplying items from Ms. Stephenie's wish list! Visit our page on Amazon to view and purchase requested items.
Halloween Carnival Volunteers Needed: A big thanks to those who signed up during parent orientation to volunteer at the Villa Halloween Carnival. If you didn't sign up, Villa needs more parent volunteers to ensure this annual tradition is a Spooktacular success! The carnival is not a fundraiser and 100 percent volunteer run, which means Villa relies on the support of parent volunteers to make it happen. Various opportunities are available - sign up today!
Scholastic Book Fair is next week, and volunteer helpers are needed. To sign up or for questions, email [email protected].
Goal-Setting Conferences are this Friday, September 20 and next Friday, September 27. If you haven't already, please sign up for the date / time that works best for you.
Eat Out and Raise Money for Villa continues at the VIG through the end of the September and has been expanded to include all VIG locations.
PTO Camping Trip is September 27-29 at the Elks Group Campground. Need gear? Arizona Hiking Shack is offering a 15 percent discount to Villa families. Just mention you're a Villa family when renting your gear online, in the store or over the phone.
September 8, 2019
Message from Ms. Stephenie about Goal-Setting Conferences:
Dear Room 5 Families - Now that the children have had some time to adjust, goal setting conferences will be coming up on Friday, September 20 and 27. The purpose of this particular 15-minute conference is to discuss the following:
- Social / emotional goals for your child's continued success in the classroom
- Any concerns you may have
- Any changes at home
The goal setting conferences are not mandatory, but encouraged for new families. Please sign up for a time slot that works best for you. If only one parent can attend, that is okay. I look forward to meeting with you!
Missed Picture Day? Make-ups are this Wednesday, September 11.
Dine-Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at Pita Jungle-Arcadia on September 12 and mention Villa at the register for 10 percent of your dine-in proceeds to be donated back to Villa. Restaurant location: 4340 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018.
Note from the PTO - Vila Campaign Trip September 27-29: Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the camping trip! We are super excited to host this amazing community event for the third year in a row!
For planning purposes, if you will be attending, we ask that you RSVP here: http://evite.me/FyATk2BRze. Please note that the Evite asks attendees to sign up to either bring items, including firewood and s'mores ingredients, or to volunteer for clean up either Saturday or Sunday. There's also a poll about this year's group game. We appreciate your participation! If you have questions, please contact Kylie Tenbrook.
Important Note about Carline Signs: Starting Monday, Villa staff will only load children into vehicles with carline signs placed in the windshield of each driver who picks up your child. This is to ensure your child's safety as well as to help staff know which child to load into each car. Families received four carline signs each at the start of the year. If you are in need of new signs, please contact the Early Childhood Ed office.
For your safety, we ask that you please refrain from walking up to the cart during carline. Your child’s teacher will sign in or out for you after they have returned to class. Thank you!
September 2, 2019
Picture Day Is This Thursday, September 5: Read tips for best results.
Scholastic Book Fair: Stop by this cherished event that helps students realize the wonder of reading! The book fair will offer newly released books, best sellers and perennial favorites. Every book is hand selected and chosen from dozen of publishers.
- When: September 23-27
- Time: Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. / Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
August 25, 2019
September Snack: On deck (in order of appearance) is Fisher, Lincoln, Logan, Anna and Carter. See snack page for details.
Volunteer Opportunities: Please take a few minutes to explore our current volunteer opportunities and sign up for those that seem like a good fit. We'll keep you posted on other opportunities as they become available.
Ceramics Sign Up: Lend a hand and help our children as they create ceramic art masterpieces! Class takes place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. one Tuesday each month starting October through May. Sign up now for the date that works best for you!
Say Cheese!: Picture day for all students is Thursday, September 5. With the School Pics proof program, no money is required on picture day. Proofs and portrait selections will be sent later, and you can make your selection at home. This year's backdrop will be blue. For best results, School Pics recommends solid colors and prints in medium and dark tones. Please avoid solid white and neon colors as they are highly reflective and do not photograph well.
Dine Out and Raise Money for Villa: Eat at the VIG-Arcadia anytime in September, and they will donate 15 percent of the bill to Villa as part of their annual The Vig Gives campaign to support local schools. Simply notify your server upon being seated. Restaurant location:
4041 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, 85018.
You also can eat at Pita Jungle-Arcadia on September 12 and mention Villa at the register for 10 percent of your dine-in proceeds to be donated back to Villa. Restaurant location: 4340 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, 85018.
August 18, 2019
Early Dismissal This Friday, August 23: All schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. No all day contracts.
Help Needed - Teacher Back-to-School Lunch Friday, August 23: The Villa PTO Teacher Appreciation Committee invites you to sign up and donate items for a Teacher and Staff “Welcome Back Grab and Go” style lunch taking place this Friday, August 23. Thank you for helping to appreciate Villa’s amazing teachers, assistants and staff!
Reminder-Class Directory: If you'd like to be included in our classroom directory, please email Amy by Friday, August 23 stating your permission as well as your name, your child's name, email and phone number as you would like it to appear in the directory.
Save the Date - Child as Teacher Day Is November 22: Mark your calendar and join us for Child as Teacher Day Friday, November 22. This annual tradition gives you the opportunity to spend time in the classroom with your child as they share their favorite Montessori works. Stay tuned for more details.
August 11, 2019
Class Directory: We will be creating a classroom directory for social happenings outside the classroom. The directory only will be made available to the families in our class. If you would like to be included, please email Amy by Friday, August 23 stating your permission as well as your name, your child's name, email and phone number as you would like it to appear in the directory.
Pizza Friday Forms Due August 30: Our classroom is continuing the tradition of Pizza Friday. Starting September 6, we will provide a pizza lunch / healthy side item every Friday - with the exception of early release days and during school breaks. The cost is $100 for the year, and any excess funds will be used for classroom supplies and projects. If interested, please submit payment by August 30 via cash or check made payable to Stephenie Whitacre. See email for Paypal and Venmo information.
New this year! Ticket to Ride Program: If you plan to have your child go home with someone other than a person with a carline sign, please note the following new process for notifying school staff:
- At least 24 hours in advance, provide a note in your child's communication folder stating your permission for them to go home with someone else. They will be given a Ticket to Ride to show carline staff.
- If someone other than you will regularly pick up your child from school, give that person one of your laminated carline signs. This sign is your child's magic ticket allowing them to be sent home with that person - without requiring a Ticket to Ride. Please let Ms. Stephenie know if you need more signs.