The Monthly Mustang
October 2022
Compassion I Community I Kindness I Respect I Courage I Citizenship I Integrity
Scroll down to see the following important information:After
  • The Mustang Code: Integrity
  • Fall Family Picnic - Nov. 5, 2022 Rio Montana Park
  • MMA's Students' Healthy Snack Recipes
  • Hot Lunch is ready for ordering
  • Attendance, Sick and Uniform Policy Reminders
  • Community Investment and Tax Credit
  • Important Dates and Reminders
  • October Birthdays
  • Stay current with daily & weekly events - Instagram & Facebook
  • Mission Montessori Academy Spirit Songs
  • Follow Mission on Social Media
Mission Montessori MUSTANG Code October focus:
INTEGRITY
INTEGRITY: 
Integrity is to uphold your personal standards, values and virtues. It is to be honest and show moral strength even in the face of adversity. In order to show integrity, an individual needs to know who they are and what they stand for. Integrity means to do the right thing, make the right choices and act in a way that preserves your personal moral standards. According to historians, integrity is a necessity for effective leadership. It has been said of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, “His greatness consisted in the integrity of his character and the moral fiber of his being.”
Mustangs show integrity by:
  • doing the right thing even when we do not want to (do what's right)
  • keeping promises to ourselves and others (keep promises)
  • following the rules (support your community)
  • telling the truth even when we are scared (show honesty)
Teachers and staff members will be emphasizing integrity throughout the month of October. Students who demonstrate "integrity" will be acknowledged during the assembly on Oct. 28
and given a Mustang Code "Integrity" bracelet.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Fall Family Picnic Nov. 5, 2022
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
COME JOIN US FOR OUR MISSION MONTESSORI
FALL FAMILY PICNIC!
DATE: Saturday, November 5, 2022
TIME: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
WHERE: Rio Montana Park, 11180 N. 132nd Street,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
There will be fun for kids of all ages:
  • Food Truck (food for purchase)
  • Bouncy Houses
  • Games
  • Face Painting
  • Design a Cupcake
  • Music....and more!
*Wear your Mission Montessori t-shirt and show your school spirit! 
Please remember to bring your own lawn chairs, pop up tents & blankets****In lieu of tickets, a suggested donation of $20 (or more!) per family would be greatly appreciated, to help cover the cost of this event!****


NOTE: Parking at Rio Montana Park is limited, but you may also park on either side of 130th Street, or in the St. Anthony parking lot.
MMA's Students' Healthy Snack Recipes
The students who attend After Care created healthy snack recipes to share with you. We are proud of their creativity, writing and illustrations. Click each link to get great snack ideas for your family to enjoy! Thank you Ms. Serra and Ms. Marshall for your inspiration.
Hot Lunch Ordering is Happening NOW!
96th St. Campus Only - Hot lunch ordering is ready to go! We have delicious vendors to choose from:
Dos Familias, Panera Bread and Vicinos
Follow these simple steps: There is a one time per school year registration fee of $15 to cover the cost of the boonli hosting site. Make sure your child's classroom profile is correct. This menu is for 96th street only.
New users, create an account here: 
Password: mission1
Returning users, login here:
Contact Debbie Wright with any questions: 
hotlunch@missionmontessori.com or call 480-699-4950 ext 67

If you choose not to participate in the hot lunch options please have your child pack a nutritious lunch, we do not allow candy, candy bars or soda of any kind. We do not allow any meal delivery services for your child.

St. Anthony & St. Apkar Campuses Only - will continue to order hot lunch with Chef Jennifer. Follow: missionmontessori.boonli.com 
    Click Create an Account: Password is: mission1
    Email: hotlunch@missionmontessori.com with any questions
Attendance, Sick and Uniform Policy Reminders
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Please read pages 12-14 in the Parent/Student Handbook. Click here to read. It is very important that your child is in school while not ill.
*Please note unexcused absences do not require teachers to provide missed work, make up lessons or quizzes.

SICK POLICY
If your child is sick, please keep them home.
Send an email by 9:00 a.m. to office@missionmontessori.com
Please review the sick policy here Click Here
If your child has tested positive for COVID-19, please email Ms. Martin jmartin@missionmontessori.com

UNIFORM POLICY
Cooler weather is arriving. Please remember non-uniform long sleeve clothing is not allowed inside the classroom. Please make sure your child has their quarter zip pullovers or approved sweaters.
Please review uniform policies here:

Shoes - please remind your child that closed toed tennis style shoes that are black, white, purple or yellow are acceptable for school. No boots, crocs, or other shoes are acceptable.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT & TAX CREDITS
A big thank you to our families and staff members that have contributed to our Community Investment and Tax Credit funds so far this school year. These donations make a huge difference in the opportunities we are able to provide.

To make a contribution for the 2022-23 school year please Click Here
IMPORTANT DATES & REMINDERS
Stay current with all of our daily and weekly events - follow our Instagram Stories and Facebook posts.
Don't miss a post! you will see classroom work, after school enrichment classes, daily Specials classes, Basketball, Soccer and Cheer games, Friday assemblies and more.

FRIDAYS - look for classroom & curriculum updates from your child's teacher every Friday, remember early release begins at 1:00 p.m. for 4th-8th grades and 1:15 p.m. for 1st-3rd grades.

Spirit Assembly - Every Friday 8:00 a.m. sharp - don't be late to school. SPIRIT DAYS! There will be one spirit day each month. Please review the 2022-23 calendar and mark them down.

October 3-7 Benchmark Testing for grades K-8
October 4 MYP Basketball & 4th-8th Cheer Teams play at Jones Gordon School
October 10 Observance of Indigenous People Day. All schools closed
October 10-14 Fall Break
October 19-21 MYP ROPES Learning Expedition to Northern Arizona
October 26 MYP Basketball & 4th-8th Cheer Teams play at Jones Gordon School
October 28 Spirit Day! Mission Mustangs wear Purple and Gold
October 26-28 Fall Conferences K-8th Grades - note early release times will change for these three dates. A notification will be send via CC.
October 31 - International Day Celebration
October Birthdays
Mission Montessori Academy Spirit Songs
Need to Update your family contact information?
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