September 13th Newsflash

Weekly Class Newsflash

Hello Families!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We have another busy week ahead with Goal Setting Conferences and a few important reminders. Please take a moment to check out what's happening this week.

Early Dismissal

Friday, September 18th

Please remember that we will have Early Dismissal this Friday at 11:30 for Goal Setting Conferences.

Goal Setting Conferences

Goal Setting Conferences are happening this week and next week! I look forward to meeting with everyone and having the opportunity to talk about your child's goals and how we can work together to support their success this school year.

Here is the link in case you have not signed up yet.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-65326669-msleticias

Homework

Math:Students will complete Math Review Packet Days 16–20 this week.

IXL Math Homework will officially begin Monday, September 21st!
Details about IXL and our new homework routine will be emailed to families and sent home with students this week, so please be on the lookout!

Reading:Students should continue reading for 20 minutes each day.

Spelling:Please practice and study spelling words with your child throughout the week so they are prepared for their spelling test on Friday.

Seesaw

Don't forget to check out the Seesaw app! Throughout the week, you can find fun pictures of your child working, learning, and participating in activities around the classroom.

Click on the link below if you have not already signed up for Seesaw. https://app.seesaw.me/s/713-264-897

Thank You!

A HUGE thank you to the families who have donated flowers to our classroom! We greatly appreciate your generosity!

That's all I have for now! Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

August 30th Newsflash

Hello Families, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I wanted to just give you a look into this week's Class Happenings!!!

Catch-Up Week

This week will be a Catch-Up Week for our class! I like to use this time to give students the opportunity to complete any unfinished work from the previous weeks and make sure they are feeling caught up and on track.

Students who are current with their work will have the opportunity to choose projects or topics they would like to dive a little deeper into, enjoy cooking/baking and/or art activities, as well as find ways to help and volunteer around our campus. These are great times to explore their interests and find fun but meaningful ways to contribute to our school community.

Students will still be receiving lessons throughout the week, but we will also be using this time to get caught up so that we can start fresh after Labor Day!!

Weekend Work

Please check in with your child and/or take a peek in their communication/homework folder to see if they had any assignments to complete over the weekend. A few students were a little behind and brought home 2–3 assignments that will need to be completed and turned in by tomorrow.

If your child brought work home, they were also given a small slip that will need to be signed and returned. Please keep in mind that some of the work they brought home may look a little different from the exact assignment they were working on in class. Because we use a variety of hands-on materials in our classroom, I will sometimes need to send home a different version that allows them to practice or complete the same skill at home.

I encourage students who are a little behind to bring some work home so they can get caught up without feeling overwhelmed the next week. Although this week is our Catch-Up Week, students are still receiving lessons and working on some larger projects in class. My goal is for Catch-Up Week to help students feel more organized and successful, not to make them feel like they have an overwhelming amount of work to complete.

Labor Day

No School, Monday, September 7th

Homework

Math: Review Packet, Days 6-10
Reading: 20 minutes of daily reading. Our August genre is Free Choice. Once your child has completed their book, please let me know so that they may give a 5–10 minute book talk to the class. No project is necessary.
Spelling: Please practice with your child so that they are ready for their spelling test by Friday.

Math Answer Keys

4th Grade Answer Key:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVJ-7qrfOdRLGrfsT-ZiSmC93f6NHCbR/view?usp=sharing

5th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3Qy7a_yn0BRTioBACVaAve0kVELrrGK/view?usp=sharing

6th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amYJsVshutiQz0aJKwH76iFQL53zuV1N/view?usp=sharing

Pizza Friday

Pizza Friday starts this Friday, September 4th.

If you have not paid yet and would like for your child to participate in Pizza Friday, please make sure a half or full payment is made ASAP.

You may pay by:

Cash
Venmo: @Leticia-Hector
Cash App: $LeticiaMHector
Zelle
Check made payable to Leticia Hector

Seesaw

You may have received an invitation to join Seesaw! I am so excited to start using this as a way to share special moments of your child throughout their day in our classroom.

Throughout the week, I will post pictures of your child and/or their work so that you can get a little glimpse into what they are learning and doing in class. Only you will be able to see the pictures that your child are in; this is not a public sharing platform.

If you have not accepted your invitation yet, please do so when you have a chance. Seesaw is a new app for me too, so please be patient with me as I learn all the ins and outs of it. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

I am really excited to be able to share these little moments with you and give you another way to feel connected to your child's classroom experience!

https://app.seesaw.me/s/713-264-897

Goal Setting Conferences

Please click on the link below to sign up for the Goal setting conference, if you haven't done so already.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-65326669-msleticias

Q&A

This may be boring to read BUT it has a lot of good questions and responses that may help answer any questions you may have about the class.

I read all the Parent Questionnaires that were turned into me, and I took the questions parents asked and decided to make a Q&A form that will hopefully answer any questions that parents may have in regard to their child and/or the classroom. Please click on the link to read the responses to those questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wyrmHSyENG3ZGsBaT31__nGTDyWYRK6/view?usp=sharing

This is all I have for now!! Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

September 7th Newsflash

Happy Monday, Families!

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! We have a few important reminders and updates for this week. Please take a moment to read through our Newsflash.

Early Dismissal – Friday, September 11th

We will have Early Dismissal this Friday, September 11th, 11:30am for Staff Professional Development.

Pizza Friday Snack

A BIG thank you to the Baisley Family for providing our Pizza Friday snacks last week! We really appreciate you!

Math Homework

Lessons 11 & 12 are due Tuesday.

Students should also complete Review Days 11–15 this week.

Math Answer Keys

4th Grade Answer Key:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVJ-7qrfOdRLGrfsT-ZiSmC93f6NHCbR/view?usp=sharing

5th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3Qy7a_yn0BRTioBACVaAve0kVELrrGK/view?usp=sharing

6th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amYJsVshutiQz0aJKwH76iFQL53zuV1N/view?usp=sharing

IXL Math Homework is Coming!
We will begin our new online math homework using IXL the week of September 21st. Please be on the lookout for more information within the next week. I will send all of the details by email and as a hard copy so everyone knows exactly what to expect.

Reading

Students should continue reading for at least 20 minutes each day.

Once your child finishes their Free Choice book, please remind them to let me know so they can sign up to give their Book Talk. There is no project required for Book Talks. Students just need to be prepared to share and talk about the book they read.

Spelling

Please continue practicing spelling words with your child throughout the week so they are prepared for their Spelling Test on Friday.

Goal Setting Conferences

Goal Setting Conferences are set to begin next week, September 15th.

Seesaw

You may have received an invitation to join Seesaw! If you have not accepted your invitation yet, please do so when you have a chance. I am so excited to start using this as a way to share special moments of your child throughout their day in our classroom.

Only you will be able to see the pictures that your child are in; this is not a public sharing platform.

Click on the link below if you have not already signed up for Seesaw.

https://app.seesaw.me/s/713-264-897

That's all I have for now!

Have a beautiful and blessed week!

AUGUST 23, 2026

Class Newsflash

Hello Parents!

I hope everyone is doing well! Here is our news for the week.

Homework

Math: Review Packet, Days 1–5
Reading: 20 minutes of daily reading. Our August genre is Free Choice. Once your child has completed their book, please let me know so that they may give a 5–10 minute book talk to the class. No project is necessary.
Spelling: Please practice with your child so that they are ready for their spelling test by Friday.

Math Answer Keys

4th Grade Answer Key:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVJ-7qrfOdRLGrfsT-ZiSmC93f6NHCbR/view?usp=sharing

5th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3Qy7a_yn0BRTioBACVaAve0kVELrrGK/view?usp=sharing

6th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amYJsVshutiQz0aJKwH76iFQL53zuV1N/view?usp=sharing

Pizza Friday

If you would like for your child to participate in Pizza Friday, please make sure a half or full payment is made by Friday, August 28th.

You may pay by:

Cash
Venmo: @Leticia-Hector
Cash App: $LeticiaMHector
Zelle
Check made payable to Leticia Hector

Pizza Friday will begin Friday, September 4th.

Permission Slips

A permission slip was included in the Parent Orientation folder. It includes the field trips we have planned so far for this school year.

Please make sure to sign the permission slip and return it in your child’s communication folder.

If you are able to chaperone any of our planned field trips, please make sure to indicate that on the permission slip and let me know how many students you are able to drive.

Any additional field trips that we organize throughout the school year will have a separate permission slip.

Q&A

I read all the Parent Questionnaires that were turned into me and I took the questions parents asked and decided to make a Q&A form that will hopefully answer any questions that parents may have in regard to their child and/or the classroom. Please click on the link to read the responses to those questions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wyrmHSyENG3ZGsBaT31__nGTDyWYRK6/view?usp=sharing

Seesaw

I am preparing a way for families to be able to see work completed by your child in class throughout the week. I am in the process of creating Seesaw accounts for families to login to be able to see your child's work. Pictures will only be of your child unless it is a group project. Please download the app or create an account once the invite is sent to you. I am so excited to get this started but in full disclosure I am learning about this new app and fingers crossed that it will go smoothly. Below is the link to get to our class BUT no images are posted as of yet but should be by this week.

https://app.seesaw.me/s/713-264-897

Goal Setting Conferences

I have sent out the sign-up for Goal Setting Conferences, that will be taking place mid-September. Please click on the link below to sign up for the Goal setting conference, if you haven't done so already.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-65326669-msleticias

August Lessons

Language/Grammar

Prefixes and suffixes
Commas
Personification
Types of sentences
Simple and compound sentences
4th Grade: Sentence analysis — subjects, predicates, direct objects, and indirect objects
5th & 6th Grade: Sentence analysis and prepositional phrases

Reading

Novel Study Read-Aloud: Wonder

Writing

Editing and proofreading
Introductions and topic sentences

Math

4th Grade: Checkerboard — multiplication with a 1-digit multiplier
5th Grade: Factors — prime and composite numbers
6th Grade: Factor Trees — greatest common factors

Geometry

All: Types of lines
4th Grade: Angles
5th Grade: Measuring angles
6th Grade: Sum of angles — triangles

Science

The Big Bang
Lava to Life
Beginning study of the human body

Geography

Types of maps — basic introduction

This is all I have for you for now.

Have a Blessed and Beautiful Week!!!

August 10th Newsflash

We had a wonderful first day together! I was so impressed with the students' patience, positive attitudes, and hard work as we accomplished so much in a short amount of time. I am incredibly excited for the year ahead and can't wait to see all that we will learn and accomplish together!

Below are a few reminders for the week.

Please make sure your child brings the following daily...

Water bottle
Placemat
Communication Folder

Homework

Math- Students will also receive their first homework packet this Friday, August 14. Student should complete one lesson each night. Students will begin with the Basic Math Facts & Calculation Review packet located in the side pocket of their homework folder. Once that packet is finished, they will move on to the Rev-Up packet.

Reading- 20min Daily reading

Book Genre for August is Free choice (A book talk will be required once your child completes their August free choice book).

Parent Orientation- Thursday, August 13th 6:30-7:30pm

Parents, it is important that you attend the parent orientation so that you can get to know me a little better along with the expectations for this year. This is the one night where I will go over procedures, expectations and is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this meeting.

*I will send home a parent orientation packet for any parent who is unable to attend.

Enrichment Fair- Friday, August 14th

Your child will participate in an enrichment fair on Friday, where they will get to hear about any cool and fun after school enrichments, they can sign up for. Please be on the lookout for details on the different enrichments that will be available for you to sign your child up for.

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

August 17th Newsflash

It was lovely seeing all the parents last Thursday for parent orientation. If you were unable to attend, I sent a parent orientation folder home with your child. Please contact me, if you did not receive it.

Getting to know you and learning more about your child is very important to me. I truly believe that when we work together as a team and stay on the same page, I can give your child the support they need to succeed, and reach their full potential

Sometime within the next week, I will also be adding a Parent Q&A section to my Newsflash, where I’ll answer some of the questions shared on the parent surveys. If you haven’t had a chance to turn in your survey yet, please do so when you can. Your responses help me get to know your child better and understand how I can best support them throughout the school year.

Class Happenings

Students are off to a great start! Last week, we focused on learning our classroom routines, procedures, and expectations, along with a few mini-lessons and assessments. This week, we will begin more lessons while finishing up assessments so I can make sure each student is placed in appropriate groups for weekly lessons.

Homework

Math: Review Packet (Mon-Fri will be due DAILY this week). Students should be completing 1 lesson a night and turning it in daily.

I was informed that the QR code was not working so I have the answer key links posted below.

4th Grade Answer Key:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kVJ-7qrfOdRLGrfsT-ZiSmC93f6NHCbR/view?usp=sharing

5th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k3Qy7a_yn0BRTioBACVaAve0kVELrrGK/view?usp=sharing

6th Grade Answer Key: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amYJsVshutiQz0aJKwH76iFQL53zuV1N/view?usp=sharing

Reading: 20min daily reading. When your child completes their book, I ask that they inform me so that they may give a book talk.

August Genre: Free Choice

Spelling: Spelling will begin NEXT week! Your child will bring home a spelling list to practice throughout the week. Please encourage your child to spend a little time each day reviewing their words, so they feel confident and prepared for their weekly spelling test that will be given every Friday.

Developing strong study habits and learning to complete and turn in assignments on time are important skills we want to help our students build. Beginning next week, Study Hall will be available for students who have not completed their homework, giving them additional time and support to get caught up and stay on track.

If you would prefer for your child to opt out of Study Hall for missed homework, please email Christy Cantu at [email protected] with your reason for opting out and the plan you will have in place at home to help your child stay on track with their daily homework.

Our goal is always to work together to help students develop responsibility and positive habits that will support their success throughout the school year.

Enrichments

You will be receiving an email with a link to sign-up for the classes. E2 Enrichment Registration opens this Wednesday, August 19^th at 7pm. All registration forms need to be completed online.

Pizza Friday

Pizza Friday will start Friday, September 4th. If your child is interested in participating in pizza Friday, please make sure that either a half or full payment is turned in by Friday, August 28th.

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!

August 6th Newsflash

Hello Everyone!!! We are so excited to start this new school year and I just wanted to send a few reminders to get us off to a good start...

Open House- Tomorrow, Friday, August 7th

Please attend our Open House tomorrow any time between 1-2pm. This is a great way to mingle with fellow classmates while getting a head start on organizing your school supplies.

First Day of School- Monday, August 10th

When students arrive they can set their items either on a hook or on the front ODE table and then they can go play until 8:30am

Homework- Monday, August 10th

Summer homework will be collected first thing on the morning of the first day of school. If any portion of the assignment is incomplete, students will be expected to continue working on it at home or during study hall until it is finished.

Math- Summer Math Folder

Reading- Complete 1 Book report project (Be ready to give a booktalk the first day of school) Click on the link below for the Book Talk Rubric

Booktalk Rubric

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQitcq14iKqwN9gJTY4HFkrLDvoxI9DU/view?usp=sharing

Writing- Complete 2 Writing Topics of your choice from the writing packet ( No specific length requirement, focus on having a strong beginning/middle/end)

Parent Orientation- Thursday, August 13th 6:30-7:30pm

Parents, it is important that you attend the parent orientation so that you can get to know me a little better along with the expectations for this year. This is the one night where I will go over procedures, expectations and is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this meeting.

Enrichment Fair- Friday, August 14th

Your child will participate in an enrichment fair on Friday, where they will get to hear about any cool and fun after school enrichments, they can sign up for. Please be on the lookout for details on the different enrichments that will be available for you to sign your child up for.

Links-Ways to Help

Below are links available to sign up for Volunteering, donating to our Class Wish List, and signing up to bring in Pizza Friday Snack...you will also see additional links for our class Supply List and Pizza Friday Form

Supply List 2026/2027

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rfAIZqWvXUhb3_vJjEM3tG5qEqnKqUXE/view?usp=drive_link

Pizza Friday Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJqbB8bRIUelwsfT7m5YnInmIHTeBwIy/view?usp=drive_link

Pizza Friday Snack

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64810135-pizza

Classroom Wish List

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64818123-leticias

Volunteer Opportunities

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64817763-volunteer

Parent Volunteer Waivers & Forms

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FORMS

So excited to see everyone!! I can't wait to welcome you back for what I know is going to be an amazing school year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and new adventures. Together, we'll encourage one another, challenge ourselves, and create a classroom community where everyone feels supported, valued, and inspired. It's going to be a fantastic year, and I can't wait to begin this journey with all of you!

July 17th Newsflash

_{Welcome Back to a New School Year!}

Hello, my wonderful families!

I hope you have all had a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer! I can't believe the new school year is almost here, and I am so excited to welcome everyone back. Ms. Shawn and I have been busy getting the classroom ready, and we can't wait to see all of our returning students and meet our new ones!

As we get ready for the first day of school, I wanted to send a quick newsflash with a few reminders and important dates to help your child feel confident and prepared for a fantastic start to the year.

Summer Homework

I hope your child has been able to set aside a little time this summer to work on their summer assignments.

Math:
Summer math packets will be collected on the first day of school.

Writing:
Students should choose two writing prompts from the summer writing packet. I'm not focusing on a specific length; instead, I'd like students to concentrate on writing with a strong beginning, middle, and end. These assignments are simply meant to encourage creativity and help students organize and express their thoughts through writing.

Reading:
Your child may have read several books over the summer, but they only need to complete one book report project. The book report packet includes several project ideas, but if your child would like to create their own project that's not listed, they are absolutely welcome to do so!

During the first week of school, each student will give a Book Talk to the class, on the book they chose to do their book report project on. This is a fun way for students to share a book they truly enjoyed reading over summer break with their classmates.

Their Book Talk should be approximately 5–10 minutes and include:

A brief introduction to the main characters and setting.
A summary of the story, including about three important events (without giving away the ending!).
A favorite passage from the book (just a few sentences or up to one short paragraph) along with an explanation of why they chose it.
A recommendation of who they think would enjoy the book.
A fun book rating (5 out of 5 stars, 10/10, two thumbs up, etc.)

Please set your child up for success with making sure they complete their summer homework by the first day of school. If any summer assignments are not finished by the first day of school, students will continue working on them during the first week of school at home or possibly in study hall until they are completed.

Parent Survey

It is important to me that I am able to support your child the best way possible throughout this school year. Please fill out the following Parent Survey and return it to me by the first week of school. Knowing any important information or expectations you may have this year regarding your child will be extremely helpful to me in helping to make your child's school year as successful as possible.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-AvgPFiFuiLCa0mo5aE8nrQuawY15Zxy/view?usp=sharing

Important Dates

The first couple of weeks of school can be busy, here are some important dates for the month of August to put on your calendar.

Friday, August 7th -1:00–2:00 PM – Open House
Everyone is welcome! This is a wonderful opportunity to:

Meet Ms. Shawn and me.
Visit with classmates and families.
Bring in and organize school supplies.
Get comfortable with the classroom before the first day of school.

Monday, August 10th- First Day of School!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back!

Thursday, August 13- 6:30–7:30 PM – Parent Orientation

This is an important evening where we'll share everything you can expect throughout the school year, including classroom routines, curriculum, communication, volunteer opportunities, and ways we can partner together to help your child have a successful year.

Friday, August 28th- Pizza Friday Payment Due

Your option of a full payment of $150 or half payment of $75

Helpful Links

I've included the following links for:

Supply List 2026/2027

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rfAIZqWvXUhb3_vJjEM3tG5qEqnKqUXE/view?usp=drive_link

Pizza Friday Letter

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJqbB8bRIUelwsfT7m5YnInmIHTeBwIy/view?usp=drive_link

Pizza Friday Snack

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64810135-pizza

Classroom Wish List

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64818123-leticias

Volunteer Opportunities

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-64817763-volunteer

Parent Volunteer Waivers & Forms

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER FORMS

If you're interested in helping out in any way, please feel free to sign up for anything that works for your family. Your support helps make our classroom such a special place, and I truly appreciate it!

Thank you for all you do to support our classroom community. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of your child's educational journey, and I look forward to another year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and wonderful memories together.

Enjoy these last few days of summer, and I'll see you all very soon!

May 26th Newsflash

THANK YOU for your generous End of Year gifts that you gifted us. You have no idea how appreciative Ms. Shawn and I are for the generosity, support, and kindness you have shown us this past school year.

As the beginning of summer break is among us please make sure your child takes time to complete their summer homework as it will be due the first day of school.

Summer homework packets for this year's current 4th and 5th graders were passed out at school but if your child needs an additional copy, please find the summer homework link attached.

As the middle school completes math placements, your 6th grader's summer math practice work will be emailed to you within the next week, so please keep a look out for an email from the middle school.

I will be updating this newsflash periodically throughout the summer with any reminders and/or information you might need.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need anything at [email protected].

Please enjoy your summer break and I will see you all in August.

May 10th Newsflash

First and foremost, to all of the moms out there, Happy Mother's Day!!! I hope you were spoiled and loved on, because you deserve it!!

On another note, we all survived CampWay and I can honestly say that it was so much fun!!! We had a blast!!! I'm so proud of the kiddos, they were well behaved, had good attitudes and showed a lot of resilience with being away from home. The kids showed a lot of team building and learning how to work/play hard together, they participated in archery, nature hike, wall climbing, shelter building and the absolute most fun was the silent disco party!!! Overall, it was a success and a great way to wrap up the school year!!!

With this being the last full week of school, please read below all of the class information and updates.

Summer Homework

Summer homework packets are being made and will be handed out before the last day of school. There will be a letter with summer homework instructions and expectations. I will also include staff information for anyone who is seeking tutoring during the summer break.

6th Grade Preview Day Permission Slip

This coming Monday, 5/11/26, sixth graders will walk over to the middle school for Preview Day. Students will leave the elementary campus at 8:45 a.m. and walk over to the middle school campus at 2927 E. Campbell Ave. They will walk back to the elementary campus at 11:30 a.m. They will be accompanied by elementary staff during the walk.

Please take a moment to complete the Middle School Preview Day Permission Slip by Monday, 5/11/26.

6th Grade Parent Middle School Meeting

Below is a letter from Colin, the middle school director

Dear 2026-27 Middle School Parents,

Please mark your calendars for our Virtual 2026-27 Middle School Parent Meeting.

We will be sharing summer homework details, contact information, school supplies for the upcoming school year, parent volunteer opportunities, anticipated expenses, important dates, and more.

Colin Gennett is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 2026-27 Middle School Information Parent Meeting

Time: May 12, 2026, 06:30 PM Arizona

Meeting ID: 879 5575 1526

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87955751526?pwd=TVCx9b3jlCqtRLDSjUnwNbg1h8Nt2Z.1

Passcode: Mv6KgZ

This meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Colin Gennett

Middle School Director

Villa Montessori School

(602) 955-2210 option 4, option 1

[email protected]

6th Grade Picture Board

6th Grade Picture Board for 6th Grade Celebration will need to be turned into me by Thursday, May 14th. Again, please keep this a SURPRISE because it is what the 6th graders enjoy most during their celebration. You may drop your completed board either in the front office or to the classroom. Many parents have put the board in a trash bag so their child can't see it.

*If your 6th grader did not give you the black foam board, please reach out to me ASAP and I will make sure you get it by tomorrow, Monday.

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End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

This year we will be having our end of year party and 6th grade celebration at the Griffin's home. The 6th grade celebration is open to parents and any family members you'd like to invite. It typically is about 45min-1hr long and the end of year party follows. The 6th Grade celebration will start at 9:45 and the End of Year party will start at approximately 10:30.

_{6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Class Party}

_{When: Monday, May 18th}

_{Time: 6th grade celebration 9:45-10:30/ Party 10:30-2:00}

_{Where: Griffin Home 4655 E. Quartz Mountain Road}

_{Paradise Valley, 85253}

Thank you to the following parents who have volunteered to drive the kiddos to the celebration & party...

Julie Jacobs, Amia Hyler, Daniella Nicholson, Emily Civic, and Nancy Wilson

*Please arrive at Villa by 9:15 with being ready to depart at 9:20.

End of Year Party Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63483361-msleticias

Another thank you to the parents who have signed up to bring food, drinks, treats, etc. for the party. You can drop off the items in the classroom before 9am Monday, May 18th. For any parent who signed up to donate toward the Life Guard, you may send it through Venmo @Leticia-Hector, CashApp $LeticiaMHector, Zelle, or cash on or before May 18th.

Thanks again, we would not be able to do this without all of your support!!!

Upcoming Events

_{Monday, May 11th- ^{6th grade preview day at middle school}}

^{Tuesday, May 12th}- Talent Show 1:15-2:30

^{Wenesday, May 13th-}Class Clean Up. Students will bring home all their school belongings (Please have your child bring a strong bag that can hold all of their notebooks, work, etc.)

^{Thursday, May 14th-}6th Grade Going Out Tempe Market Place 9:30-2:00

^{Friday, May 11th-}Class Summer Party put on by the students (food, fun activities, team building games)

^{Monday, May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

^{Tueday, May 19th-}Student Awards (handout fun awards), celebrate summer birthdays. Half Day Dismissal at 11:30am

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

April 27th Newsflash

I cannot believe we are in the last week of April heading into May and the school year is almost over. This year has been an extraordinary one and both Ms. Shawn and I hope that we have done our part to help your child reach their potential or at least work toward it, one day at a time. Below is what you need to know for this week.

Auction

A BIG THANK YOU to the Thompson, Griffin, and Armstrong families for generously sponsoring the Villa Staff this year for the Dandelion Dreams Auction Event that took place this past Saturday. You have no idea how appreciative the staff is for giving us the opportunity to enjoy and be a part of the celebration of Villa and funding the future. Also, a big thank you to the parents who purchased/bid on the fun auction items, especially our class art projects (Thompson Family).

Homework

Spelling- Please practice with your child at home. This Friday will be our last spelling test of the year.

Early Dismissal

Friday, May 1st- 11: 30AM

Friday, May 8th- 11:30AM

CampWay

Here is what you need to know for the overnight, which will also be in the letter to you.

Monday, May 4th

Depart from Villa- 9am
Arrive at camp- 11am

Students should bring their bags, pillows, DVD movies (for bus ride) NO ELECTRONICS EXCEPT KINDLES, medication (In the original package/bottle in a ziplock bag with your child's name), and a sack lunch into the classroom.

Wednesday, May 6th

Depart from CampWay-9am
Arrive back to Villa-11ish

CampWay will provide a sack lunch for the way back. When we arrive back at school, students we will have a chill afternoon.

6th Grade Parents

6th Grade Picture Board for 6th Grade Celebration will need to be turned into me by Thursday, May 14th. Again, please keep this a SURPRISE because it is what the 6th graders enjoy most during their celebration. You may drop your completed board either in the front office or to the classroom. Many parents have put the board in a trash bag so their child can't see it.

*If your 6th grader did not give you the black foam board, please reach out to me ASAP and I will make sure you get it this week.

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End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

This year we will be having our end of year party and 6th grade celebration at the Griffin's home. The 6th grade celebration is open to parents and any family members you'd like to invite. It typically is about 45min-1hr long and the end of year party follows. The 6th Grade celebration will start at 9:45 and the End of Year party will start at approximately 10:30.

Thank you to the following parents who have volunteered to drive the kiddos to the celebration & party...

Julie Jacobs, Amia Hyler, Daniella Nicholson, Emily Civic, and Nancy Wilson

*Please arrive at Villa by 9:15 with being ready to depart at 9:20.

End of Year Party Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63483361-msleticias

Another thank you to the parents who have signed up to bring food, drinks, treats, etc. for the party. You can drop off the items in the classroom before 9am Monday, May 18th. For any parent who signed up to donate toward the Life Guard, you may send it through Venmo @Leticia-Hector, CashApp $LeticiaMHector, Zelle, or cash on or before May 18th.

Thanks again, we would not be able to do this without all of your support!!!

Upcoming Events

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

April 19th Newsflash

This month, the kids are getting in the groove of things...finishing up our learning about the Neolithic period, European countries, and learning about Atoms and much more. I'm happy that kids are working hard and continuing their learning, even as the end of the school year is quickly approaching.

Art Masterpiece

Thank you Meghan Smart for the fun Art Masterpiece lesson this past Friday. It was so cute to see the kids get into character for their improv performances.

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you to the families that really helped by bringing in Pizza Friday snacks this school year. We have one more Pizza Friday date for this school year and we need one more family to please sign up to bring in the Pizza Friday snack for this week. Please click on the link below, if you are able to do so. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-57634295-leticias

Homework

Math

Our class won No HOMEWORK for the remaining days of the school year. The class will still be working on the Lessons & Practice Sets but will do so in class as opposed to at home.

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

No Spelling this week

6th Grade Parents

6th Grade Picture Board for 6th Grade Celebration will need to be turned into me by Thursday, May 14th. Again, please keep this a SURPRISE because it is what the 6th graders enjoy most during their celebration. You may drop your completed board either in the front office or to the classroom. Many parents have put the board in a trash bag so their child can't see it.

*If your 6th grader did not give you the black foam board, please reach out to me ASAP and I will make sure you get it this week.

Overnight Trip

I sent home a packet that had general information about Camp Way. I will make sure to send home an overnight letter with any further details as the overnight date closer approaches.

A link with a waiver was emailed last Thursday. Please make sure to fill out this waiver by Wednesday, April 22nd.

Camp Waivers

https://www.waiverfile.com/b/CampWay/ChooseWaiver.aspx?eventid=09e84635-0e02-4bb7-814d-d1a7c890132f

Overnight Chaperones Meeting

Parents who are going on the overnight to Camp Way, I would like to have a 45min meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 22nd. This will be a meet and greet for the parents who are attending along with going over the camp expectations. Please reach out to me if you are unable to attend this meeting.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Parent/ Teacher conference dates will be the week of April 27th and the two days after we return from our overnight trip, May 7th and 8th. The end of the year conferences are optional. If you feel like a conference is not necessary, I will make sure to either email or send home progress reports with your child.

*Please click on the link below if you would like to sign up for a conference

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63485352-optional

End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

This year we will be having our end of year party and 6th grade celebration at the Griffin's home. The 6th grade celebration is open to parents and any family members you'd like to invite. It typically is about 45min-1hr long and the end of year party follows. The 6th Grade celebration will start at 9:45 and the End of Year party will start at approximately 10:30.

We will need driving chaperones. If you are able to drive, please contact me. Chaperones will need to be at school by 9:15 and will pick up students from the Griffin home at 2:15. You can drop off and pick up kids to and from the celebration IF you are unable to stay. The party will end at 2:00pm so that we can make it back to school before the end of the day.

End of Year Party Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63483361-msleticias

Upcoming Events

^{April 25th- Villa Auction}

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

April 12th Newsflash

Hello Families, as the end of the school year is quickly coming upon us, and state testing being out of the way, the kids are going to be getting back into the groove of things. These last five and a half weeks of the school year will be jammed packed with kids working hard doing projects and collaborative work with their peers and school community. I know that they are in summer mode already, but I will continue to push and make sure they finish the school year strong.

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you Elma Dzanic Bass for bringing in Pizza Friday this week.

Homework

Math

Our class won No HOMEWORK for the remaining days of the school year. The class will still be working on the Lessons & Practice Sets but will do so in class as opposed to at home.

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

Please practice and study with your child. Test on Friday.

6th Grade Parents

6th Grade parents, the time is coming where we will be celebrating your 6th grader. It has become a tradition for 6th grade parents to complete a picture board for your child. I will provide the board and anything else you may need, but this project is meant to be a SURPRISE for your 6th grader. I will send examples of what parents have done in the past, but it is totally up to you with how you would like to create your child's board.

I will send boards home by this Friday. I will need your board turned into me by Thursday, May 14th. Again, please keep this a surprise because it is what the 6th graders enjoy most during their celebration. You may drop your completed board either in the front office or to the classroom. Many parents have put the board in a trash bag so their child can't see it.

Overnight Trip

Our overnight trip is right around the corner, and we will be attending Camp Way in Prescott, AZ. I will be sending home a waiver and health forms next week. All additional information regarding the trip (itinerary, packing list, etc.) will be sent home by April 24th.

Overnight Chaperones Meeting

Parents who are going on the overnight to Camp Way, I would like to have a 45min meeting at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 22nd. This will be a meet and greet for the parents who are attending along with going over the camp expectations. Please reach out to me if you are unable to attend this meeting.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Because of our overnight trip dates, I will be having parent teacher conference dates for the week of April 27th and the two days after we return from our overnight trip. The end of the year conferences are optional. If you feel like a conference is not necessary, I will make sure to either email or send home progress reports with your child.

*Please click on the link below if you would like to sign up for a conference

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63485352-optional

End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

This year we will be having our end of year party and 6th grade celebration at the Griffin's home. The 6th grade celebration is open to parents and any family members you'd like to invite. It typically is about 45min-1hr long and the end of year party follows. The 6th Grade celebration will start at 9:45 and the End of Year party will start at approximately 10:30.

We will need driving chaperones. If you are able to drive, please contact me. Chaperones will need to be at school by 9:15 and will pick up students from the Griffin home at 2:15. You can drop off and pick up kids to and from the celebration IF you are unable to stay. The party will end at 2:00pm so that we can make it back to school before the end of the day.

End of Year Party Sign Up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-63483361-msleticias

Upcoming Events

^{April 25th- Villa Auction}

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

April 6th Newsflash

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you Marcella Corniel for bringing in Pizza Friday this week.

Homework

Math

Lesson & Practice Set 91-95

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

Please practice and study with your child. Test on Friday.

Field Day

This Thursday, April 9^th will be the E2 Field Day. Each E2 class will be doing different activities together out on the field. Please make sure your student wears sunscreen, brings a hat, and water bottle this day.

6th Grade Parents

6th Grade parents, the time is coming where we will be celebrating your 6th grader. It has become a tradition for 6th grade parents to complete a picture board for your child. I will provide the board and anything else you may need, but this project is meant to be a SURPRISE for your 6th grader. I will send examples of what parents have done in the past, but it is totally up to you with how you would like to create your child's board.

I will send boards home by this Friday. I will need your board turned into me by Thursday, May 14th. Again, please keep this a surprise because it is what the 6th graders enjoy most during their celebration. You may drop your completed board either in the front office or to the classroom. Many parents have put the board in a trash bag so their child can't see it.

Villa Auction

Usually, I would have a class basket that parents donate items toward but this year we are doing a class art piece. For any parent attending the auction this year, be on the lookout for our class art piece that will be a painting.

The Villa Auction is a wonderful time for parents and staff to mix and mingle while raising money toward a good cause. Hope you are able to make it, but even if you can't, you can still bid on items. Lookout for all auction details that will be coming up within the next week or two.

Overnight Trip

Our overnight trip is right around the corner, and we will be attending Camp Way in Prescott, AZ. I will be sending home a waiver and health forms next week. All additional information regarding the trip (itinerary, packing list, etc.) will be sent home by April 24th.

Overnight parent chaperones, I would like to hold a chaperone meeting prior to the trip. I am thinking the week of April 27th. I will let you know by this week what day I would like to have our chaperone meeting so that chaperones feel prepared.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Because of our overnight trip dates, I will be having parent teacher conference dates for the week of April 27th and the two days after we return from our overnight trip. The end of the year conferences are optional. If you feel like a conference is not necessary, I will make sure to either email or send home progress reports with your child.

End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

This year we will be having our end of year party and 6th grade celebration at the Griffin's home. The 6th grade celebration is open to parents and any family members you'd like to invite. It typically is about 45min-1hr long and the end of year party follows. The 6th Grade celebration will start at 9:45 and the End of Year party will start at approximately 10:30.

We will need driving chaperones. If you are able to drive, please contact me. Chaperones will need to be at school by 9:15 and will pick up students from the Griffin home at 2:15. You can drop off and pick up kids to and from the celebration IF you are unable to stay. The party will end at 2:00pm so that we can make it back to school before the end of the day.

I will put up a sign up for snacks, desserts, drinks for the party as we get closer to the day.

Lifeguard Needed

If anyone knows of a lifeguard to help with our end of year party, please contact me. We will need a lifeguard from 10:30am-1:30pm.

Upcoming Events

^{April 25th- Villa Auction}

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

March 29th Newsflash

Hello everyone, I hope you had a great weekend and ready to have an even better week.

The time has come for State Testing. We've been working hard & diligently to try to make sure everyone feels as confident as possible with testing tomorrow. Please make sure your child is well rested and arrives to school before 8:30 this week.

It is important to know that if your child has any appointments, they will not be able to stop in the middle of testing, so for any student who is expecting to come after 9am or has to leave before the end of the school day Mon-Wed of this week, please let me know asap so that I can set up for your child to do their testing during Test Makeup days.

Below is what you will need to know in regard to what is happening in the class.

State Testing

As testing begins tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to share its purpose and importance. The AASA State Tests are one meaningful way to measure what your child has learned and is mastering in relation to Arizona state standards. However, they are only one small piece of the overall picture of your child’s growth and abilities. As a teacher and a parent, it is also important to know that I consider daily classwork, homework, and other assessments throughout the year when understanding each student’s progress.

With that in mind, I encourage you to remind your child to take the test seriously, work at a steady pace, and do their very best. These assessments are not timed, but most students typically take between 45–90 minutes per session, so students should not look at this test as a race. It’s also important to encourage a growth mindset because these tests will very much challenge their critical thinking skills. Please let your child know not to give up and giving their best effort is what is most important.

Please know that I am working hard to ensure all students feel prepared and confident going into testing. Thank you for your continued support at home, it truly makes a difference.

State Testing Schedule

Mon, Mar. 30th- Writing

Tue, Mar. 31st- Math Part 1/ ELA Part 1

Wed, Apr. 1st- Math Part 2/ ELA Part 2

State Testing Snacks

Thank you to the families who generously signed up to bring in Testing Snacks for the students. You may drop off any items for testing the morning of...before 8:30 or the day before.

Monday- Kyle Hallstrom, Elma Dzanic, Jana Kalusha-Mascioni, & Julie Jacobs

Tuesday- Vandana Singh, Elma Dzanic, Meghan Smart, Marcella Corniel, & Molly Crawford

Wednesday- Vandana Singh, Daniella Nicholson, Elma Dzanic, Kim Levesque, & Teri Kelley

Students will be allowed to bring in mints, hard candies, and gum on testing days only.

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you Kim Levesque for bringing in Pizza Friday this week.

Homework

Math

Test Prep Homework Packet marked "Friday Week 2" is due tomorrow. There will be NO homework this week.

Lessons 91-95 will be due NEXT week, April 6-10th

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

No Spelling this week

March Lessons

Grammar/Language: Pronouns, Adverbs, Verbs, Clauses, Homophones, Combining Sentences, Commas, Quotations, Apostrophes

Writing: Persuasive/Opinion, Expository, Informative

Science: Periodic Table of Elements

Geography: Political Map of Europe

History: Neolithic Stone Age

Geometry:4th Area and Perimeter of Quadrilaterals, Measurement, Identifying 2D shapes, Lines of Symmetry

5th & 6th Area of Polygons and Triangles, Surface Area, Volume, & Identifying 3D Prisms

Math: 4th- Line Plots, Arrays, Equivalent Fractions, Comparing Decimals

5th- Dividing Fractions, Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals

6th- Dividing Fractions, Box Plots, Dividing Decimals, +/- Negative and Positive Integers, Solving Expressions/Equations

This is all I have for now...Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

Back to School 26-27

Posts

September 13th Newsflash

Weekly Class Newsflash

Early Dismissal

Friday, September 18th

Goal Setting Conferences

Homework

Seesaw

Thank You!

August 30th Newsflash

Catch-Up Week

Weekend Work

Labor Day

Homework

Pizza Friday

Pizza Friday starts this Friday, September 4th.

Seesaw

Goal Setting Conferences

Q&A

September 7th Newsflash

Early Dismissal – Friday, September 11th

Pizza Friday Snack

Math Homework

Reading

Spelling

Goal Setting Conferences

Seesaw

AUGUST 23, 2026

Class Newsflash

Homework

Pizza Friday

Pizza Friday will begin Friday, September 4th.

Permission Slips

Q&A

Seesaw

Goal Setting Conferences

August Lessons

Language/Grammar

Reading

Writing

Math

Geometry

Science

Geography

This is all I have for you for now.

Have a Blessed and Beautiful Week!!!

August 10th Newsflash

Please make sure your child brings the following daily...

Homework

Parent Orientation- Thursday, August 13th 6:30-7:30pm

Enrichment Fair- Friday, August 14th

August 17th Newsflash

Class Happenings

Homework

Enrichments

Pizza Friday

August 6th Newsflash

Open House- Tomorrow, Friday, August 7th

First Day of School- Monday, August 10th

Homework- Monday, August 10th

Parent Orientation- Thursday, August 13th 6:30-7:30pm

Enrichment Fair- Friday, August 14th

Links-Ways to Help

July 17th Newsflash

Welcome Back to a New School Year!

Summer Homework

Parent Survey

Important Dates

Helpful Links

May 26th Newsflash

May 10th Newsflash

Summer Homework

6th Grade Preview Day Permission Slip

6th Grade Parent Middle School Meeting

6th Grade Picture Board

End of Year Party & 6th Grade Celebration

6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Class Party

When: Monday, May 18th

Time: 6th grade celebration 9:45-10:30/ Party 10:30-2:00

_{Welcome Back to a New School Year!}

_{6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Class Party}

_{When: Monday, May 18th}

_{Time: 6th grade celebration 9:45-10:30/ Party 10:30-2:00}

_{Where: Griffin Home 4655 E. Quartz Mountain Road}

_{Paradise Valley, 85253}

_{Monday, May 11th- ^{6th grade preview day at middle school}}

^{Tuesday, May 12th}- Talent Show 1:15-2:30

^{Wenesday, May 13th-}Class Clean Up. Students will bring home all their school belongings (Please have your child bring a strong bag that can hold all of their notebooks, work, etc.)

^{Thursday, May 14th-}6th Grade Going Out Tempe Market Place 9:30-2:00

^{Friday, May 11th-}Class Summer Party put on by the students (food, fun activities, team building games)

^{Monday, May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

^{Tueday, May 19th-}Student Awards (handout fun awards), celebrate summer birthdays. Half Day Dismissal at 11:30am

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

^{April 25th- Villa Auction}

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}

^{April 25th- Villa Auction}

^{May 4th-6th- Overnight Trip to Camp Way}

^{Week of April 27th, May 7th & May 8th- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Optional)}

^{May 11th- 6th Grade Preview Day at the Middle School}

^{May 18th- 6th Grade Celebration & End of Year Party at Griffin home}