Class Happenings
Hello Families...Hope you are having a great weekend and possibly enjoying some Super Bowl fun!!! There is a lot that will be happening over the next few weeks of school so please read below to get all the details.
First off, I want to give a big congratulations to our class (obviously with parent help) for reaching and surpassing a tremendous goal of raising so much money for Fun Run. The students have earned some incentives this week and will be having a week of work mixed in with some days and times of fun.
- Monday- Music day (student playlist of appropriate music to play in class)
- Tuesday- Fun Day- Recess/games/ Food (Taco Tuesday)
- Wednesday- Crazy Sock Day
- Thursday- Board Game Day (1hr)
- Friday- Pajama Day- Movie Day (Afternoon)
Valentine Grams are on Sell Now!!
Valentine’s Grams are a sweet way to spread love while supporting our E2 classes’ Overnight trips. Purchase yours now through the morning of February 13. Order forms are linked below and are available at each campus office.
Valentine Grams will be delivered to classes Friday, Feb. 13th
Click for a Printable Valentine's Gram Form
We do still need more Hershey's Kisses (no nuts, please).
Donations can be dropped off in the Elementary Front Office or the Elementary Library. Thank you for supporting this fun tradition!
Calling on Student Helpers
Our class will be selling Valentine Grams tomorrow morning from 7:45am-8:30am. We will need about 6-8 students who can get to campus by 7:45am to help sell at the Elementary campus carline and the Early Childhood carline. If your child is wanting to help, please email or text me to let me know.
Villa’s Valentine Dance
Friday, February 13th (E1) 5:30-6:30pm & (E2) 6:45-8:00PM
We’re so excited to announce our first-ever Elementary Valentine’s Day Dance, proudly planned and organized by a committee of our amazing students! This event is designed for one parent or grown-up to attend with one student, with the option for siblings to join as well. Enjoy a fun evening of music, dancing, a photo booth, pizza included with admission, and roses available for purchase.
This event is ELEMENTARY-ONLY, and we can’t wait to launch this brand-new Villa tradition with our community!
Parent volunteers are needed for the Elementary Dance. Events like this can only happen when we have enough volunteers to make them run smoothly. Click below to sign up.
Event help and Breakdown/Cleanup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-61467378-villa#/
Tickets to the dance are available online only. Please use the Eventbrite link below to purchase tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/villa-valentines-dance-tickets-1979740967527
Art History
It is very important that students stay focused on completing all requirements for their Art History project. This long-term project helps students learn how to meet important due dates, break a large assignment into smaller goals, and put forth their best effort to create a high-quality project. This includes the written report, tri-fold board, and all the requirements for each.
Please read below for details on the next due date and upcoming requirements for the Art History Project.
Rough Draft Written Report
Use your notecards, artist questionnaire, and biography outline to write a 2–3 page report. Over the past few weeks, students have been practicing how to write an informative essay using outlines and notecards in class.
Grading for the Rough Draft:
• Friday, February 6 – Extra credit
• Monday, February 9 – Full credit
• After February 9 – Points will be deducted for each day the assignment is late
Art History Fair Important Dates
Feb. 9th:
- Written Rough Draft Report
Feb. 27th
- Written Report Final Draft
- Art Project
- Tri-Fold Board
March 5th
- Art History Fair - (10am-11am) Parent Viewing
Homework
Math: Lessons & Practice Sets 76-80
(Lesson 76 due tomorrow, Monday)
Reading: 20 minutes daily at home
February Genre: Biography
Art History: Rough Draft Written Report due Monday, Feb. 9th
Spelling: Study weekly words and prepare for the test
No School
Monday, February 16th- Observance of Presidents Day
6th Grade Parents
Within the next few weeks, I will be submitting student info (assessment scores, weekly math test averages, work habits, work completion,class behavior, etc) to the middle school for Middle School placements. I do feel like trusting the placement system that the middle school administration has in place is always the best bet, but if you have a preference of a community for your child for carpooling reasons, siblings already on a particular community, or your child needing to be separated or placed with certain students, please email me by this Friday, Feb. 13th, so that I can relay all needed information to Middle School Administration. This is a long process; placements will most likely not be finalized until April or May.
E2 Student Shrek Performance
Our Elementary II students are excited to bring you "Shrek the Musical Jr." - a musical performance. There will be two chances to catch the show...
- March 5th & 6th
- Third Street Theater in Downtown Phoenix!
This production is being co-led by Clare Broyles (Villa teacher) and Tamara Kemper (Villa parent), so you can reach out to them at [email protected] if you have questions.
E2 Student Shrek Matinee Performance
Our E2 students have been invited to view a matinee performance of the Villa Production of Shrek Jr. Students will travel by cars over to the Phoenix Center for the Arts Theater and leave our school at 9:15 AM. They will depart the theater at around 11:15 AM to be back to school by lunchtime. (Students in the performance will have alternative transportation arrangements). We need drivers! A permission slip will be handed out this week.
When: March 6, 2026, 9:15–11:30 AM
Where: Phoenix Center for the Arts Theater
Address: 1202 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
This is all I have for now. Have a blessed and beautiful Week!!
