The Monthly Mustang
November 2021
Compassion I Community I Kindness I Respect I Courage I Citizenship I Integrity
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A note from the Head of School, Ms. Maike |
November 2021
Dear Mission Families,
Our Mission community has accomplished many great things since school began in August. Our Parents, Teachers, Students and Staff have all come together successfully as one team to get our children back to school safely and successfully, in what has been one of, if not the most challenging times in our school’s history. Our successes to date have only been possible because of the strength, focus and trust of our COMMUNITY.
Of the seven values The MUSTANG CODE describes, COMMUNITY is one of the most important.
Our Mustang Code describes Community as “a group of people who have an interest, goal, passion, attitude or purpose that they share in common.” We set out this year with a common purpose of opening Mission safely, and keeping Mission open the entire year, to give our students and their families the most consistent, productive and safe learning environment possible.
As we move further into the school year, we are reaffirming this common purpose, and will continue to focus on strengthening our Mission community. One of the best ways for us to do so is to continue to find ways to come together safely. We were so happy to have recently welcomed parents to Mission for parent-teacher conferences, so that you could experience the beautiful campus and classrooms that host your children every day. We are proud of the improvements and adjustments we have been making to the campuses and are so glad so many of you could see our work first-hand. I, personally, was so excited to see smiling parents in person on campus.
We also feel very fortunate to have been able to bring our community together for the Fall Family Picnic, which was a great beginning and a tremendous success. We are even more excited to officially announce that we are planning to celebrate our annual holiday season Winter Performances this year in person! Stay tuned for specific details about this event, which will be sent out soon and for other upcoming event announcements, such as an exclusive event at the Railroad Park on January 29 and Movie Night in the Spring. Details for these events will be announced as they become available.
I continue to be grateful for and inspired by the hard work and dedication of our entire Mission Community. Thank you for staying focused on our common goals and for believing in the Mission Community.
Have a wonderful November!
~ Ms. Maike
KEEP READING DOWN TO SEE:
- Important Dates
- Family Picnic Photos
- Mission's Fight Song, Alma Mater & Cheer lyrics and music
- Tax Credit Donations
- CIMI Learning Exhibition
- Student Mustang Code Awards
- Hot Lunch Ordering
- November Birthdays
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Fridays - look for classroom & curriculum updates from your child's teacher every Friday.
Oct. 31- Nov. 3 - 5th & 6th grade travel to Catalina Island Marine Institute
Nov. 5 - Early Release for grades 1st-8th
Nov. 6 - Family Picnic
Nov. 8 - Soccer begins
Nov. 9 - Tutoring begins
Nov. 11 - School is closed in observance of Veteran's Day
Nov. 24-26 - School is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
NOV. 30 - Giving Tuesday
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FAMILY PICNIC CELEBRATION |
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Mission Montessori's first family get together since Winter 2020. The Fall Family picnic on Nov. 6 at Rio Montana Park was a hit! Fun was had by all who participated. A huge thank you to the Mission Faculty for making the event a wonderful success and thank you family members for the donations. |
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Mr. John Smetek is Mission Montessori's music teacher for students in the infant program through Kindergarten. He has been with Mission for over 25 years. During his time he has written and composed Mission's Fight Song and Alma Mater. We love Mr. John as our music teacher and school spirit liaison.
To listen to the songs and have your child sing a long anytime click here and save this link: CLICK HERE
Save this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EC8Q6V9AYdZS4y9jYbJKyAs94G5z36Kt?usp=sharing
You can even hear and read the lyrics for the cheer performed by our very own Mustangs; Olivia Avis, Eloise Estrada & Amelia Martin!
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Cheer for Mission Montessori
Heading to victory
Cheer for Mission Montessori
We fight cause we believe
We are strong and we’re united
Together as we stand
Cheer for Mission Montessori
The finest in the land
(only 2nd time) The finest in the land
(Break spoken – accent on the back beat)
We are the Mustangs one and all
Our team is really on the ball
Galloping across the field
Watch us score and seal the deal! (Repeat with changes 2nd time)
(add to second time) Watch us score and seal the deal
WATCH US!
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Oh Mission Montessori
My school for childhood days
Your passages of learning
I’ll always keep in place
No matter how far I go
No matter where I roam
I’ll always think of you and smile
My Montessori home
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We are the Mustangs, ALL TOGETHER NOW,
WE ARE THE MUSTANGS, ALL TOGETHER NOW,
We are the Mustang Code, yeah, yeah,
We are the Mustang Code
REREAT
Compassion, Community, Kindness
Come on, Come on, Lets Go
REPEAT
Respect one another, come on, come on
Respect one another, come on, come on
LET’S GO
Courage, yeah yeah
Good Citizens, yeah yeah
Integrity, yeah yeah
Come on, Come on, Lets Go
Come on, Come on, Lets Go
Come on, Come on, Lets Go
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2, 4, 6 8 Mustang Code Cheer |
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2 4 6 8 Who do we appreciate?
MUSTANGS!
We are the Mustangs one in all
Our team is really on the ball
Galloping across the field
Watch us score and seal the deal!
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2021 Tax Credit Donations
We need your contribution!
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Major Funding Cuts for Mission Montessori's 2021-22 School Year:
TOTAL PER 1st-8th grade STUDENT for the year
PAID BY THE STATE = $4,390
Community Investment or Tax Credit
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Click this link DONATE HERE or missionmontessori.com/donate
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Credit card, contact Jennifer Martin at jmartin@missionmontessori.com or call 480-213-4160
- Drop off a check or money order or credit card # to the site manager at your child/children’s school
- Mail check or money order to:
Mission Montessori Academy
11050 N. 96th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
With your donation your child will be able to color “Spirit” the Mission Mustang Angel image and hang it up on the fence for display.
Thank you for your continued support.
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5th & 6th Graders attend Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) to study Oceanography |
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The students classes and activities included: snorkel lesson complete with wet suits, squid dissection with a skit, compliments of CIMI students, invertebrate lab, plankton lab, plastics and the ocean lab, nature hike, fish lab, algae lab and shark lab, the rock wall plus human Foosball, gaga pit, a campfire and volleyball. This hands on experiential learning exhibition went hand-in-hand with our in class studies at school. What an amazing opportunity! |
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Mustang Code Student Awards |
Mission Montessori has began its monthly Mustang Code Award. Students are nominated by their teacher for demonstrating characteristics of the Mustang Code in their school community. The award winning characteristics are:
Compassion I Community I Kindness I Respect I Courage I Citizenship I Integrity
This months winners are:
- Caden Biggs, 3rd grade
- Anna Biggs, 5th grade
- Rocklan Barden, 2nd grade
- Sophia Young, 3rd grade
- Demian De Leon, 3rd grade
- Charles Gear-Lopez, 4th grade
- Maeva Girard, 1st grade
- Ilija Marcovic, 3rd grade
- Stella Lee, 2nd grade
- Deakin Vogel, 8th grade
- Stefania Baker, 7th grade
CONGRATULATIONS MUSTANGS!
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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!
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