The Silverhawk's Nest

Dear Silverhawk Families,

November is here, and we have so much to be thankful for at The Traditional Academy at Bellair! As we continue through the second quarter, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, dedication, and growth our Silverhawks continue to demonstrate. November is a wonderful time to reflect on the importance of gratitude, kindness, and community. We are especially thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make our school such a special place to learn and grow!

Veterans Breakfast & Assembly – November 10 at 8:00

We are honored to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country! On Tuesday, November 10, we will host our Veterans Breakfast & Assembly to show our appreciation for their service and sacrifice. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Silverhawks to learn about the importance of honoring those who have protected our freedoms.

Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, and there will be NO SCHOOL. We encourage our families to take a moment to thank a veteran for their service!

Dress Out of Uniform for $1 – November 19

It's time for a little fun! On Thursday, November 19, students may dress out of uniform for just $1! This is a great opportunity for our Silverhawks to show off their personal style while enjoying a fun school day. Please remember that all clothing must be school-appropriate.

Turkey Trot – November 20 at 9:15 AM

Get ready to gobble, wobble, and trot! Our annual Silverhawk Turkey Trot will take place on Friday, November 20, at 9:15 AM! We are excited to bring our school community together for a morning of fitness, fun, and Silverhawk spirit! Families are welcome and encouraged to join us! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we would love to see you there.

Thanksgiving Break – November 23–27

There will be NO SCHOOL November 23–27 for Thanksgiving Break! We hope our Silverhawk families enjoy this special time to relax, recharge, and create wonderful memories together. Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to reflect on all the things we are grateful for and to share kindness with others. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, November 30, ready to finish the semester strong!

Choir Winter Concert – November 30 at 4:30 PM

Let's kick off the holiday season with some beautiful music! Join us on Monday, November 30, at 4:30 PM for our Choir Winter Concert! Our talented Silverhawk singers have been working hard to prepare a wonderful performance. We invite our families to come enjoy an afternoon of music and celebrate the dedication and talents of our students. We can't wait to hear their beautiful voices!

🗓️ November at a Glance

As we enter this season of gratitude, I want to personally thank our Silverhawk families for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership. Together, we are creating a school community where students feel safe, take ownership of their actions, strive for achievement, and demonstrate respect for others.

Our Silverhawk values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect continue to guide everything we do, and we are grateful to have families who help reinforce these values at home.

We look forward to a November filled with gratitude, learning, family involvement, and Silverhawk pride!

Wishing all our Silverhawk families a wonderful November and a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

Christine Fitzsimmons
Principal
The Traditional Academy at Bellair

Hello Preschool Families,

We just wrapped up our unit on Community Helpers. We learned about many different people in our community who help keep us safe, healthy, and help us learn. We are enjoying some fall weather and activities as well.

Next we will do a small unit on farms, studying food grown on farms and the animals raised on them. This is the perfect time to announce that our class has adopted a calf again this year! Her name is Bonnie, and she lives on Stotz Dairy in Buckeye, AZ. She is a holstein calf, born on August 19th, weighing 85 pounds, measuring 29 inches tall. Please take a moment to vote for Bonnie between November 2-4th for America's favorite calf at discoverdairy.com/vote. The calf with the most votes will receive a special care package. We will continue to update you with Bonnie's pictures and stats on her growth over the next six months.

• The Thanksgiving feast will be on Thursday 11/19.
• The cost of the meal is $5.00, cash only, if you didn't previously pay through In Touch. This price includes a bottled water or milk with your meal.

• August - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
• September - 4th, 18th and 25th
• October - 2nd, 23rd and 30th
• November - 6th, 13th and 20th
• December - 4th and 11th
• January - 15th, 22nd and 29th
• February - 5th, 19th and 26th
• March - 5th, 12th and 19th
• April - 30th
• May - 7th, 14th and 21st

Our new PBIS Acronym is S.O.A.R. Silverhawks show Safety, Ownership, Achievement and Respect. Please help us to instill these behaviors at home, so we can all "S.O.A.R. to #Extraordinary Heights Together!"

Email: christine.fitzsimmons@dvusd.org
Website: https://www.dvusd.org/traditional
Location: 4701 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-467-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Traditional-Academy-at-Bellair-109175091218455

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