The Monthly Mustang April 2022 Compassion I Community I Kindness I Respect I Courage I Citizenship I Integrity

Scroll down to see the following important information: Movie Night Make your Tax Credit Donation State Testing Schedule (AASA) MYP Volunteers Mustang Cheer Teams Fresh Eggs for Sale Order Hot Lunch Important Dates & Reminders April Birthdays

MOVIE NIGHT 2022 April 9 ENCANTO!!!

Join us on the 96th St. Campus for Movie Night Food trucks, Games, Drinks Click here to purchase entry tickets Click here to make a purchase from Amazon Wish list for the event Movie Night Amazon Wish List We are in need of volunteers and donations Click here to volunteer for the event

EVENT SPONSORS Air Conditioning of Arizona, The Davila Family www.ACofAZ.net Strategic Meetings and Incentives, The Hayes Family www.strategicmeetings.com UN TIED, The Bower Family lip and tongue tie release www.ashleebowerdmd.com Oh My Dog, The Griffin Family Dog boutique specializing in small breed dogs www.ohmydogboutique.com Thank you for your sponsorships! Thank you Movie Night Committee Members Kate Faber, Kalyn Blazack, Gretchen Tate, Ashlee Bower, Shannon Wohldmann, Kassy Scrivner, Lisa Feldman

2021 Tax Credit Donations We need your contribution! *win a play date with the baby goats!

It's not too late to make your donation for Mission's 2021 tax credit  We are striving for 100% participation and no amount is too small. The school relies on these funds for all of the extracurricular activities like music, gardening, PE, sustainable systems, Spanish & art. Thank you so much for helping support the school and your children.  Mission Montessori Tax Credit Payment Link Thank You to the 133 tax credit families who have donated so far. We have currently raised $46,470 to support our programs.

Arizona's Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) State Testing Schedule 3rd-8th Grades

This week our students begin the task of taking the Arizona Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) state exam. The 3rd-8th graders will be taking the exams throughout this month. Please check the schedule carefully. Please assist you child in getting a good nights rest, pack extra snacks and encourage them to do their best. We are very proud of all Mission Mustangs and are very excited for the 3rd-8th grade students to share the academic skills they have worked so hard for over the past eight months. We are here to cheer them on! Please make sure you are careful in not dropping your child off late or picking them up early during their testing days. AASA Testing Schedule 3rd Grade Writing - April 4 Reading Fluency - April 5 Reading & Math Part 1 - April 19 Reading & Math Part 2 - April 20 4th & 5th Grades AzScience - 5th only March 29 Writing - April 5 Reading & Math Part 1 - April 19 Reading & Math Part 2 - April 20 6th, 7th & 8th Grades Writing - April 6 AzScience - 8th only April 7 Reading & Math Part 1 - April 13 Reading & Math Part 2 - April 14 Reminders - students may not wear smart watches, students must finish the test on the same day the test begins.

MYP Middle School Volunteers at St. Mary's Food Bank

Our Middle school students from the Middle Years Program visited St. Mary's good bank last week. Not only did they have a great time, but they also bagged upwards of 1,500 bags of food for those in need.

MUSTANG CHEER TEAMS 4th-8th grades 1st-3rd grades

Ms. Jackie Griffin has volunteered to coach two separate Mission Mustang Cheer Squads - the 4th-8th grade students and the 1st- 3rd grade students. The soccer players even make it in the mix! They have been practicing and have started performing at the Friday morning assemblies. We are proud of our Mission Montessori Mustangs!

Mission Montessori is selling Fresh EGGS Students have hand raise the chickens since September and the hens are now laying eggs. Students have designed each egg carton for the display. The eggs will be available for purchase during Movie Night.

Order Healthy School Lunches - It's easy to sign up

Mission Montessori has partnered with Chef Jennifer for the last 3 years in providing Organic, Non--GMO Lunches delivered fresh daily. Choose from our daily rotating combos in small or full sizes or our A La Carte Menu offering kids favorites (Mac-n-Cheese, Smoothies, Sliders and our version of a Healthy Lunchable). Eat Great while supporting our school! Bon appétit! Go To: missionmontessori.boonli.com – (please bookmark this page) Click Create an Account: Password is: mission1 Email: hotlunch@missionmontessori.com with any questions

IMPORTANT APRIL DATES & REMINDERS

FRIDAYS - look for classroom & curriculum updates from your child's teacher every Friday. TAX CREDITS - earn your 2021 AZ tax credit - win a play date with baby goats! April - Open enrollment continues April 4 - 20 - AASA testing - see schedule noted above April 13 - 3rd grade trip to Kartchner Caverns April 15 - School is closed April 22 - School Spirit Day! Dress in Purple and Gold April 27 - 2022-23 1st Grade Open House, 96th St. Campus 6:00-6:45 p.m. April 28-29 - 4th & 5th grade overnight trip to Grand Canyon April 29 - Critter Bus REMINDERS regarding absences and early pick up: If your child will be absent, sick, will arrive late or will need to be picked up early, please email the office office@missionmontessori.com

April Birthdays

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