The STINGER|November 2020 |
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A Message from the Principal |
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Happy November Scorpion Families!!
I would like to give a huge "shout to all of the families who dropped off candy for ALL of our students to enjoy on October 30. All of our staff and students were very grateful.
This month is a short month due to having Conferences, Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Break off, so please make sure that your scholar is attending school unless he/she is sick. You all did a fabulous job helping us achieve our attendance goal of 95% for October. Let's keep our streak going. Woohoo...Go Scorpions.
This is definitely the month of being thankful, so I would like to say that I am thankful for my supportive family and friends, my health and the health of my loved ones. I am also thankful for my work family, including all of the families who are a part of our campus. What are you thankful for? Ask your scholar what he/she is thankful for. You will be happily surprised at the answers you receive.
Be safe and have a wonderful November Scorpions. 🦂🦂🦂
~Mrs. Fitzsimmons
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🦂NWEA Fall Testing is now complete!
- Teachers will review results with you at parent-teacher conferences this month, and printed copies will be sent home by Monday, November 9th. Results will be used for reteach plans to ensure our scholars comprehend curriculum as we prepare for the AzMerit at the end of the year.
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Curriculum Highlight: Kinder SS |
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Through an introduction to civics, geography, economics, and history, students will understand their roles and responsibilities as citizens within their own context. Students will also learn about their own culture and how it impacts understanding of oneself and others as well as be introduced to aspects of our National culture.
Our Kindergarten E class will be focusing on what they are thankful for this month. Homeroom teacher, Ms. Tami McKnight, will help scholars brainstorm a list of ideas illustrating how they can show they are thankful for people who help them in school and in the community. As part of their Social Studies integration, they will have an opportunity to share their family traditions and what makes family special.

Students will be working on the following learning objectives:
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- Chronological reasoning requires understanding processes of change and continuity over time, which means assessing similarities and differences between historical periods and between the past and present.
- With prompting and support, generate questions about individuals and groups from stories shared.
- Civic virtues and democratic principles are key components of the American political system.
- Apply values of respect, responsibility, equality, and fairness within schools and communities.
- Follow agreed upon rules for discussions when responding to others and making decisions as a group.
- Compare one's own thoughts and opinions with those of others.
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- The development of civilizations, societies, culture, and innovation have influenced history and continue to impact the modern world.
- Compare one’s own culture with the culture of others.
- Patterns of social and political interactions have shaped people, places, and events throughout history and continue to shape the modern world.
- Explain and explore origins of key American symbols, traditions and holidays.
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Teachers were presented with professional development on our CST (Child Study Team) this month. The Child Study Team is an on-campus committee that uses a multi-tiered system of supports to evaluate and design appropriate programs for students who are experiencing learning, health and/or behavioral difficulties. The Assistant Principals lead this team and will be the first point of contact when teachers report concerns/request a meeting.
All students receive core classroom instruction in Tier 1. Students in Tier II receive standards-based interventions in addition to core instruction. And, students in Tier III receive research based, targeted interventions in addition to core instruction.
The menu of evidence- based supports used by The Child Study Team is outlined below.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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LOCATION
AMS- Peoria Advanced
DATE AND TIME
11/10/20 2:00pm
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11/12/20 6:00pm
Nov 10th and Nov 12th from 2-6pm (NO SCHOOL Nov 11th). Sign-Up Genius on homeroom dojo pages. Topic: Q2 Progress Reports & NWEA Results.
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Student & Staff of the Month |
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Ms. Faith Uribe
4th Grader
Faith Uribe is nine years old and in 4th grade this year. Her homeroom teacher is Mr. Foster. Her favorite part of school is seeing all of her teachers.
Faith's favorite subject is Science. She likes "doing experiments and seeing how things work." She recently completed a water vapor experiment in class and she is looking forward to many more!
Her hobbies include: drawing and reading. She likes to draw humans- no one in particular, just whatever comes to her mind when she's being creative. Faith reads mostly fiction, and her favorite book is titled "Bad Kitty."
Faith is happy to be back on campus and is looking forward to making new friends!
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Mr. Erick Rodriguez
3rd Grade ELA/SS
Mr. Erick Rodriguez attended the University of Phoenix and earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He has worked with all age groups in a counseling setting. His extensive work includes working with at-risk youth, children, and youth with disabilities, depression, and all types of mental health conditions.
He is originally from southern California and moved to Phoenix, Arizona with his wife and four children.
Mr. Rodriguez has been teaching at the Academy of Math and Science for six years. Mr. Rodriguez has taught both 2nd grade and 3rd grade in the past and is currently teaching 3rd grade ELA and SS at the Peoria Advanced campus.
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Mr. Alan Rivera
Associate Teacher
Mr. Alan Rivera attended Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas for his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He majored in Business Administration and his minor is in Management. During his time in college, he was also a collegiate athlete and was part of the men’s soccer program for 3 years.
Mr. Rivera comes from Cartwright district where he started his educational career in 2019, as a 5th grade Social Studies and Science Teacher. Thus, this will be his 2nd year teaching as our associate teacher (permanent building substitute) for Peoria Advanced.
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November
Nov 4- Early Dismissal
Nov 9- NWEA Fall Results
Nov 6- Q2 Progress Reports
Nov 10, 12, 13- Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal 10-13th this week)
Nov 11- Veteran's Day, No School
Nov 18- Early Dismissal
Nov 25- Early Dismissal
Nov 26 & 27- Thanksgiving Recess, No School
(18 instructional days)
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Connect with the AMS Peoria Advanced Office Team
623-888-6697
Connect with Principal Fitzsimmons
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