Dear Villa Community,
Update on Today’s Social Media TikTok Challenge
Earlier today, you received a communication from us regarding a TikTok Challenge involving school threats. In response to this, the staff did a great job adapting their schedules to keep students inside throughout the day. We were also able to secure an off-duty Phoenix Police Officer to patrol the three Villa campuses during the afternoon. The officer also had a presence during our pick-up time today.
What’s Happening
Several more primary classrooms had their Child as Teacher events this week. The amount of parent participation in this event has been wonderful!
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Below is a photo from one of our Elementary I classrooms doing an Economic Geography lesson about supply chains called, "Where Does Our Bread Come From?" They learned about the process involved from seed to store shelves. Different students dressed as farmers, millers, truck drivers, bakers, factory workers, and customers. As they acted their roles out, they wove a web using a rope to create a visual image to help them understand the complexity of the supply chain process and all of the people and services that are involved in the process of making bread. |
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When you return to the Elementary Campus following Winter Break, you will see new shade structures over the four-square court and the sidewalk on the north side of the field. Sun ‘N Shade does excellent work!
Our Middle School Campbell Community students participated in their second land lab at the UCYC camp in Prescott this week. They got to see some snow, went bouldering, and tried out their archery skills (see pictures below). It was cold but also very fun.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We are so grateful for the many donations of food, clothing, toys, and animal supplies that we received in response to our elementary students’ community service projects. Several local charities will benefit from your generosity. Thank you to the many parents who helped with donation drop-offs.
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Carline Etiquette
We understand how frustrating pick-up can be, especially on early release days. Sometimes a babysitter or other family member helps with pick up who may not be as familiar with our carline procedures as those that routinely do pick up. We have sent out a reminder to all ECC parents about drop-off and pick-up procedures and asked that they be shared with others that may help them on occasion. We are all so busy. Let us give each other grace and forgiveness should any minor carline breech of etiquette take place.
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Save the Date: PTO Fun Run - Location Change
The PTO Fun Run is back! This year, it will be held on January 29, 2022 from 9-12 pm at Hopi Elementary School. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION. Students get pledges for the laps they run at the Fun Run, with funds going directly to the classrooms for materials, supplies, or any needs and to PTO community events. More information coming soon!
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COVID Data
We provide current data on students and staff each week to be fully transparent. Therefore, if your child was either exposed to or close to a positive case, we would have notified you directly.
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ECC
Symptoms: Primary (3)
Positive: Primary (3)
Close Contact: T1 (1) Primary (2)
E1
Symptoms: 6
Positive: 0
Close Contact: 1
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E2
Symptoms: 2
Positive: 0
Close Contact: 0
Middle School
Symptoms: 0
Positive: 0
Close Contact: 0
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Brownie Troop
Brownie troop 4983 is forming! If your E1 girl is interested in joining, the troop leaders will be having their first official meeting in January, which will include a "parent meeting" towards the end. Interested parents and E1 girls are invited to come and learn more about what it means to be a girl scout or reach out to the troop leaders at katiebanovich@gmail.com or martha@inkinetic.com.
Tentative Logistics:
Age: all E1 girls
Troop Leaders: Katie (Emery's mom) and Martha (Lumen's mom) from Miss Megan's class
Meeting cadence: Troop will meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: TBD, expected to be at the community center at Los Olivos Park or a parent's backyard in the neighborhood
First Meeting: January 11, 2022
Parent Meeting: 5:10 pm - 5:30 pm @ 1st meeting
*At the parent meeting, they will discuss: troop expectations, girl scout philosophy, goals for the troop, volunteer opportunities, uniforms, field trips, and commitment for the year
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'Tis the Season to Give
While you prepare to file your 2021 taxes, please consider redirecting your Arizona Public school Tax Credit to Villa Montessori School; the tax dollars that you would otherwise pay to the state of Arizona. Taxpayers who file a tax return are eligible to receive a tax credit up to $400 or $200 (filing single). If you or your friends and family are eligible to help this season, please do so. Thanks a million!
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In Closing
Have a delightful Winter Break. I hope you all have opportunities to make some wonderful family memories. See you in the new year!
Margo S. O’Neill, M.Ed.
Head of School
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In the midst of the busy holiday season, please take two minutes to knock the AZ public school tax credit off your to-do list!
That's all it takes, two minutes to contribute, you'll get the tax credit and Villa students get once-in-a-lifetime opportunities through extracurricular activities like gardening and music and character education programs like the Heroic Journey and overnight field trips. Plus, your tax credit donation is 100% refundable as a credit from what you owe on your state taxes (be sure to keep your receipt). You benefit and Villa benefits, it's a win-win!
Anyone who is over the age of 18 and will file taxes in Arizona for 2021 is eligible to take this tax credit. Contribute up to $200, filing single or $400, married/filing jointly. Please consider sending the link below to family and friends so they can benefit from
Villa's tax credit also!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VILLA!
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and Amazon gives 0.5% of your purchase price to Villa.
SPECIAL TIP - How to turn on AmazonSmile in the mobile app:
1 Join AmazonSmile
If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select Villa Montessori Inc. charity to start generating donations, at no cost to you.
2 Get the app
Download or update to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
3 Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
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During the Holidays use your Fry's Card and help Villa grow. Villa is eligible for a percentage of $500,000 in community rewards depending on the number of supporters.
Here's how to enroll:
Sign in to your digital account (or create an account), then
find and select Villa Montessori School, and click save.
Now you are supporting Villa with every purchase at Fry's!
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