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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. 
 
 
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
 
 

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

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
 
 

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

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 9th 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!!!

March 22nd Newsflash

Thank you to the class and families for making my birthday a special one last week. I truly appreciate the love from the kiddos and their sweet ways of making me smile and feel appreciated. 

Pizza Friday Snack

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

Homework

Math

Test Prep Homework Packet marked "Friday Week 1" is due tomorrow. Please continue to complete Week 2 Daily Test Prep Homework assignments.

 

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

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

State Testing

As we approach state testing, 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

Tue, Mar. 24th- Science (5th Grade ONLY)
Mon, Mar. 30th- Writing
Tue, Mar. 31st- Math Part 1/ ELA Part 1
Wed, Apr. 1st- Math Part 2/ ELA Part 2
 
Thank you to the families who generously signed up to bring in Testing Snacks for the students. 
 
Students will be allowed to bring in mints, hard candies, and gum on testing days only. 
 
 
This is all I have for now...Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

March 15th Newsflash

Welcome Back

First off, I want to say I was extremely proud of the students' art displays & presentations during the Art History Fair. I know it was a lot of time and work for everyone to take on, but it all turned out beautifully!!!
 
On another note, I hope this Spring Break was a week of rest, relaxation, and restoration for everyone; it definitely was for me. I'm ready for to take on these last 3 months of school with excitement and rejuvenation. Time is continuously coming and going quickly, so I hope the kiddos are excited to finish strong!!! 

Pizza Friday Snack

We need someone to please sign up for Pizza Friday snack this week. Please click on the link below to sign up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-57634295-leticias

Homework

Math

There is no homework due tomorrow.

Tomorrow, students will be given a 2-week packet to prepare for AZ State Testing. Please make sure your child completes and turns in (DAILY), the pages listed on the Test Prep Homework Calendar.

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

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

 

State Testing Schedule

Tue, Mar. 24th- Science (5th Grade ONLY)
Mon, Mar. 30th- Writing
Tue, Mar. 31st- Math Part 1/ ELA Part 1
Wed, Apr. 1st- Math Part 2/ ELA Part 2
 
*Below is a sign up for Snack for the class on days of testing. Please click below if you would like to contribute. Thank you!!
 
 
 
This is all I have for now...Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!

March 1st Newsflash

Art Masterpiece

Thank you, Meghan Smart for coming in and working with the class on a cool felt project this past week. 
 

Reading Discussion Group

Thank you, Emily Civic for volunteering each week to meet with students for reading discussions

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you, Teri Kelley for providing Pizza Friday Snack this week. 

 Art History Project

The time has come...The Art History Fair is this week. I sent home a sample grading rubric, and tri-fold board & project checklist for students to double check that they have included everything needed on their board and project. 

  • Monday, Mar. 2nd- Art History Project /Tri-Fold Board/ Final Draft Written Report are due

* Art history presentations start this week. Students will present to the class; this offers good practice before the actual Art History Fair day. 

Mon- Aden, Deetya, Monroe, Fitz, Vincent, Madison, Stone, Ben

Tue- Stella, Zane, Logan, Nora, Ella, Addison, Myah

Wed- Ruby, Jett, Sebastian, Adam, Alex, Joshua, Finn

Thu- Vivienne, Hudson, Tomas, Mason, Liv, Nina, Claire

  • Thursday, Mar. 5th- Art History Fair (Parents come to enjoy)10:00-11:00AM

          (Held in Davis ODE)

Homework

Math

Lessons and Practice set 86-90 (Lesson 86 due Monday)

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

Spelling

No Spelling this week

 

E2 Student Matinee Field Trip

 Please click the link below if you give your child permission to attend the Student Matinee.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-62500094-shrek

We are in need of drivers for this fieldtrip. If you are able to a chaperone, please put 2 on the RSVP and put the number of students you are able to take.

*I need a few more drivers (Enough for 8 more students)

Thank you Amia for signing up to drive

Shrek Matinee Performance

Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Phoenix Center for the Arts Theater
1202 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Details:

  • Students leave school at 9:15 AM

  • Return by lunchtime

  • Students will travel by car

  • Performers will have alternate transportation arrangements

Thank You!!!

Spring Break

Mar 9th- 13th 
 

State Testing Schedule

Tue, Mar. 24th- Science (5th Grade ONLY)
Mon, Mar. 30th- Writing
Tue, Mar. 31st- Math Part 1/ ELA Part 1
Wed, Apr. 1st- Math Part 2/ ELA Part 2
 
*Below is a sign up for Snack for the class on days of testing. Please click below if you would like to contribute. Thank you!!
 
 
 
This is all I have for now...Have a blessed and beautiful week!!!
 

Week of February 23rd Newsflash

 Weekly Classroom Update 

Spirit Week

This week is Anti-bullying and Spirit Week. Listed below are the fun themes for E2 students to participate in. 

Monday, February 23rd: Crazy Sock Day, wear your craziest socks

Tuesday, February 24th: Twin a Teacher Day, dress like one of your teachers

Wednesday, February 25th: Pink Shirt Day, wear pink in support of anti-bullying

Thursday, February 26th: Fancy Pants Day, wear your fanciest clothing

Friday, February 27th: Super Fan Friday, wear something you are a super fan of think favorite sports team, book character, theater production, etc.

Make sure to follow the school dress code, no visible under garments or offensive pictures or words.

 Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you Vandana Singh for providing Pizza Friday Snack this week. 

 Art History Project

 We will have one more Art History workday this Monday, Feb. 23rd.

I will be having an Art History workday in class this Friday, February 20th.

  • Art History Workday: Monday, February 23rd                           
  • Students may bring materials to work on their tri-fold board/project in class. 

This is the last week before the week of the Art History Fair. The due date for Final draft of written report, Tri-fold board, and your child's final project is Monday, March 2nd.

 The Art History Fair will be held

Thursday, March 5th (10:00–11:00 AM)
Parent viewing welcome!

Homework

Math

Lessons and Practice set 81-85 (Lesson 81 due Monday)

Reading

20 minutes daily at home

February Genre: Biography

Spelling

Study weekly words and prepare for weekly test

 

E2 Student Matinee Field Trip

Students are invited to attend a matinee performance of the Villa production of Shrek Jr.

Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Phoenix Center for the Arts Theater
1202 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

Details:

  • Students leave school at 9:15 AM

  • Return by lunchtime

  • Students will travel by car

  • Performers will have alternate transportation arrangements

A Sign-Up Genius Permission slip was sent out on Friday.  Please click the link below if you give your child permission to attend the Student Matinee.

We are in need of drivers for this fieldtrip. If you are able to a chaperone, please put 2 on the RSVP and put the number of students you are able to take. 

Thank You!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-62500094-shrek

February Lessons

Language/Grammar: Punctuation (Commas), All: Sentence Analysis

4th: Prepositions  5th & 6th: Types of Adverbs

Writing: Informative writing, Citing, Proofreading/editing/feedback

Science: Periodic Table of Elements

History: Black History, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Early Humans (Paleolithic) 

Geography: Political map of Europe

Geometry:4th- Area and Perimeter 5th- Area of Triangles, quadrilaterals and Polygons 6th-Area of Polygons, Surface Area

Math: 4th: Multiplying fractions, Simplifying fractions, Fractions on a number line, line plots, Decimal practice

           5th: Multiplying mixed numbers, Dividing Fractions, Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals, Multiplying and Dividing Decimals by Base of 10

           6th: Exponents, Box Plots, Mean/Mode/Median/Range 

 

That’s all for now!

Have a blessed and beautiful week! 💛

February 8th Newsflash

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!!

 

February 1st Newsflash

Dear Families,

I cannot believe we are already in February; the time is flying by way too quickly!

Fun Run Fundraiser Celebration 

I want to give a BIG shoutout to our class for raising an absolutely tremendous amount of money for our Fun Run Fundraiser!

Our class raised $5,044 and earned 1st place for E2!

Thank you to all the families who donated, your generosity truly helps our classrooms. I am so proud of the kiddos for the excitement, positivity, and teamwork they showed while working toward and successfully reaching their FUN RUN classroom goal. They earned a Fun Day, that will be coming up soon!

Early Dismissal Reminder

This Friday, February 6th- 11:30 AM Dismissal
Staff Professional Development (No Afternoon Circle)

Homework

Math: Lessons & Practice Sets 71–75
(Lesson 71 due tomorrow, Monday)

Reading: 20 minutes daily at home
February Genre: Biography

Art History: Rough Draft Written Report due THIS Friday, February 6

Spelling: Study weekly words and prepare for the test

Villa’s Valentine Dance 

Friday, February 13

They are looking for parent volunteers to help support the Valentine’s Day Dance. If you’d like to help in any way, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-61467378-villa

Valentine Grams Fundraiser 

Our fun Valentine Gram Fundraiser has begun, and students and parents may purchase a Valentine Gram between now and February 13th. Forms went home Friday and extra forms are available in the front office. 

Valentine Grams will be delivered, Friday, February 13th. 

This is a fun way for students to send a sweet Valentine surprise to friends, classmates, and staff. The money raised from this fundraiser goes toward providing scholarships for E2 students who need financial help for overnight trips. 

We are in need of Hershey’s Kiss 

  • Hershey’s Kisses only

  • No nuts Please

Parent Volunteer Opportunities

Help bag Hershey’s Kisses at home:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-valentine4

Help assemble grams on delivery day:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-valentine3

Thank you for helping us spread Valentine’s Day cheer and support our student-led fundraiser!
For questions, please contact Kaila Durocher at
[email protected]

January Lessons Overview

Language / Grammar

  • Pronouns

  • Prepositions

  • Adverbs

  • Sentence Analysis

Writing

  • Poetry

  • Note Cards & Outlines

  • Informative Writing

  • Fictional Narratives

Science

  • Planets

  • Space Discoveries

  • Constellations

History

  • Early Humans

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Research & Timelines

Africa Studies

  • Country Group Project

Math

  • 4th Grade: Decimal Numeration, Adding/Subtracting Decimals, Multiplying & Reducing Fractions, Line Plots

  • 5th Grade: Adding/Subtracting Mixed Numbers, Multiplying Fractions & Decimals, Plotting Coordinates, Order of Operations

  • 6th Grade: Percents, Ratios, Plotting Coordinates, Absolute Value, Expressions, Box Plots

Geometry

  • 4th Grade: Area & Perimeter of Squares and Rectangles

  • 5th Grade: Area of Squares, Rectangles, Parallelograms, and Triangles

  • 6th Grade: Area of Triangles and Polygons

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

A big thank you to all the parents who helped chaperone for our January field trips. These field trips would not have been possible without your help and support. 
 
Please read below for the lates class information:

Pizza Friday Snack

Thank you, Brittany Zaharopoulos for bringing Pizza Friday snack this week

 

Homework

  • Math- Lessons & Practice sets 66-70 (Lesson 66 due tomorrow)
  • Reading- 20min of daily reading
  • Spelling- Practice and prepare for test
  • Art History Packet- Written Report ROUGH DRAFT DUE FEB. 6TH
*Please make sure your child is completing and turning in required assignments by the due dates in order to get full points. Deductions for late assignments will impact your child's overall score.
 
 

Fun Run

This fundraiser is a great one that helps support our classrooms in a big way. 

Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

💵 Goal: $45,000

🎁 For: class supplies & school events

👟 Event Date: Saturday, January 31st on the Elementary Campus E2:10:20 am

Donations for our Villa Montessori PTO Fun Run will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com, MyBooster - Join your fundraiser today!

How to Start on MyBooster.com:

  •      Choose “Sign Up”
  •      Enter your School
  •      Enter your Personal Information
  •      Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!
  •      Your child doesn't have to be present at the Fun Run to collect donations for this fundraiser

Tips for Success:

  •      Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your child on how to reach it.
  •      Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
  •      Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

Art Masterpiece

Thank you Meghan Smart for coming into the class this Friday for Art Masterpiece. We appreciate you and the fun activities you do with the kiddos.

Villa's Valentine Dance

I'm proud to say that a few of my students asked Ms. Margo if they could organize a fun Valentine's Day Dance for Villa elementary students, with the goal of creating a fun community event for students and parents. Well, their wish was granted, and the dance will take place Friday, February 13th. 
 

They’re looking for parent volunteers to help support the Valentine’s Day Dance! Please click on the link below if you'd like to help out in some way. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-61467378-villa

Valentine Grams Fundraiser

 Hey Villa Families! Valentine’s Day Grams are coming back! 
Valentine’s Day Gram sales will run from January 30 through February 13, and grams will be delivered to students on Friday, February 13. This is a fun way for students to send a sweet Valentine surprise to friends, classmates, and staff!
 Hershey’s Kiss donations are needed to help make this fundraiser a success.
 Hershey’s Kisses only, please — no nuts

We are also in need of Parent Volunteers, if you would like to help there are a few options. Please click the link below if you are interested in helping. 
Thank you for helping us spread the Valentine’s Day cheer and support our student-led fundraiser! 
Please contact Kaila Durocher with any questions, [email protected] 
 

Overnight Chaperones to Camp Way

Congratulations to the following parents who got selected to chaperone our overnight trip to Camp Way this May 4th-6th. 
Terri Kelley
Meghan Smart
Tom Balogh
Mark Loewenthal
Kyle Hallstrom
Tayne Griffin (Alternate)
 
This is all I have for now, have a blessed and beautiful week!!

 

 

 

January 19th Newsflash

Hello Families, below is all the information you need to know for this week and upcoming weeks....

 

Pizza Friday Payment

For families who chose the half-payment option for Pizza Friday, the second half payment of $75 is due by This Friday, January 23rd

  • If you are experiencing financial hardship and need a different payment plan, please feel free to reach out.

Homework

  • Math- Lessons & Practice sets 61-65 (Lesson 61 & 62 due tomorrow)
  • Reading- 20min of daily reading
  • Spelling- Practice and prepare for test
  • Art History Packet- Notecards due this Friday, January 23rd
*Students were given a lesson on how to do notecards to help prepare them for their research notes of their specific artist.
 

 Fieldtrip

Thursday, January 22nd 9-11:30- ASU Gammage (Step Afrika)
  • Thank you, Parent Drivers/Chaperones: Amia Hyler, Teri Kelley, Betsy Balogh, Meghan Smart
  • Parents- Please arrive on campus between 9/9:15. We will depart at 9:15 to arrive before 9:45. Performance is from 10-11am.
  • We will be back in time for lunch at school

 Early Dismissal

Friday, January 23rd- 11:30 dismissal for parent/teacher conferences
 

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

  • Conferences start this week. Out of respect for everyone's busy schedule and time, conferences will be 20min long.
  • Students will share and/or take home their portfolios with a small sampling of some of the works they completed the first half of the year. 
Please click on the link below to sign up for a conference.
 
 

Fun Run

The kick off of our annual Fun Run fundraiser begins this Friday, January 23rd. Your child will come home with a lanyard that will give you the details you need to help get your child registered. This fundraiser is a great one that helps support our classrooms in a big way. 

 

Villa's Valentine Dance

I'm proud to say that a few of my students asked Ms. Margo if they could organize a fun Valentine's Day Dance for Villa elementary students, with the goal of creating a fun community event for students and parents. Well, their wish was granted, and the dance will take place Friday, February 13th. 
 

They’re looking for parent volunteers to help support the Valentine’s Day Dance! Please click on the link below if you'd like to help out in some way. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-61467378-villa

Valentine Grams Fundraiser

 Hey Villa Families! Valentine’s Day Grams are coming back! 
Valentine’s Day Gram sales will run from January 30 through February 13, and grams will be delivered to students on Friday, February 13. This is a fun way for students to send a sweet Valentine surprise to friends, classmates, and staff!
 Hershey’s Kiss donations are needed to help make this fundraiser a success.
 Hershey’s Kisses only, please — no nuts

We are also in need of Parent Volunteers, if you would like to help there are a few options. Please click the link below if you are interested in helping. 
Thank you for helping us spread the Valentine’s Day cheer and support our student-led fundraiser! 
Please contact Kaila Durocher with any questions, [email protected] 
 

Overnight Chaperones to Camp Way

Congratulations to the following parents who got selected to chaperone our overnight trip to Camp Way this May 4th-6th. 
Terri Kelley
Meghan Smart
Tom Balogh
Mark Loewenthal
Kyle Hallstrom
Tayne Griffin (Alternate)
 
This is all I have for now, have a blessed and beautiful day!!

 

 

 

 

January 25th Newsflash

 

 

Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:

💵 Goal: $45,000

🎁 For: class supplies & school events

🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 01/22/2026

👟 Event Date: Saturday, January 31st on the Elementary Campus E2:10:20 am

 

Donations for our Villa Montessori PTO Fun Run will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com, MyBooster - Join your fundraiser today!

 

How to Start on MyBooster.com:

  •      Choose “Sign Up”
  •      Enter your School
  •      Enter your Personal Information
  •      Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!

 

Tips for Success:

  •      Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.
  •      Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
  •      Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.

 

January 11th Newsflash

Hello Parents, there is a lot going on this month, please read below for all details of what is happening in class and campus wide. 

 Pizza Friday Payment

For families who chose the half-payment option for Pizza Friday, the second half payment of $75 is due by Friday, January 23rd.

  • Reminder slips were sent home last week 

  • If you are experiencing financial hardship and need a different payment plan, please feel free to reach out.

Homework

  • Math- Review Packet (Monday page due tomorrow 1/12)
  • Reading- 20min of daily reading
  • Spelling- Practice and prepare for test
  • Art History Packet- Notecards due January 23rd
*Students were given a lesson on how to do notecards to help prepare them for their research notes of their specific artist.
 

 January Fieldtrips

Tuesday, January 13th 9:30-Noon- SMoCA 

 

Thursday, January 22nd 9-11:30- ASU Gammage (Step Afrika)
  • Thank you, Parent Drivers/Chaperones: Amia Hyler, Teri Kelley, Daniella Nicholson, Betsy Balogh, Meghan Smart

 Early Dismissal

Friday, January 16th & January 23rd- 11:30 dismissal for parent/teacher conferences
 

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

  • Conferences start this week. Out of respect for everyone's busy schedule and time, conferences will be 20min long.
  • Students will share and/or take home their portfolios with a small sampling of some of the works they completed the first half of the year. 
Please click on the link below to sign up for a conference.
 

No School

Monday, January 19th- In observance of MLK Jr Day
 

Villa's Valentine Dance

I'm proud to say that a few of my students asked Ms. Margo if they could organize a fun Valentine's Day Dance for Villa elementary students, with the goal of creating a fun community event for students and parents. Well, their wish was granted, and the dance will take place Friday, February 13th. 
 

They’re looking for parent volunteers to help support the Valentine’s Day Dance! Please click on the link below if you'd like to help out in some way. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FAEAD29A6F58-61467378-villa

Valentine Grams Fundraiser

 Hey Villa Families! Valentine’s Day Grams are coming back! 
Valentine’s Day Gram sales will run from January 30 through February 13, and grams will be delivered to students on Friday, February 13. This is a fun way for students to send a sweet Valentine surprise to friends, classmates, and staff!
 Hershey’s Kiss donations are needed to help make this fundraiser a success.
 Hershey’s Kisses only, please — no nuts

We are also in need of Parent Volunteers, if you would like to help there are a few options. Please click the link below if you are interested in helping. 
Thank you for helping us spread the Valentine’s Day cheer and support our student-led fundraiser! 
Please contact Kaila Durocher with any questions, [email protected] 
 
This is all I have for now, have a blessed and beautiful day!!