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Osborn School District #8

Montecito Community School (Preschool -6th grade)

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New Playground Built at Montecito
	Thanks to Brown & Caldwell and the Real Gift Foundation and over 200 volunteers from the school and neighborhood, Montecito students received a new playground. On August 29th, a brand new playground structure at Montecito Community School was destroyed by arson. The fire was so bad it took the fire department 3 hours to put it out. The playground replaced one that was broken beyond repair; having been there since the 1960’s. It was only up for 2 weeks before someone burned it down. The Real Gift Foundation decided to make a very big wrong, very right by getting the playground replaced and adding another to the school. The playground structures were installed on October 11th. Students had a very exciting ribbon cutting ceremony on the 13th.
Being Part of the Peace Puzzle
Montecito staff wants to ensure that children are learning in a safe environment. In order to teach children how to be part of a community, Montecito launched the “I am Part of the Puzzle…I Keep the Peace” movement. School hallways are covered in colorful puzzle pieces, each representing a character trait that helps promote a supportive community. “Monte”, Montecito’s mascot for its anti-bullying project, is a friendly puppet that invited younger students to contribute one puzzle piece. The kaleidoscope of pieces represent every student and staff member on campus and help to create a safe and responsive culture. T-shirts are being made to promote the positive momentum of the campaign.
Montecito Students Raise Funds for Children's Hospital
Student representatives sell at craft fair	Sixth grade students at Montecito Community School will be participating in a student-led Community Service Project. In August, 6th grade students decided to make crafts to raise money to buy toys and games for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. All three 6th grade classes at Montecito are participating. Each class chose a different craft: Richard Argust’s class  created hand- embroidered holiday cards, Danielle Lane’s class  created holiday placemats, and Lena Spotleson’s class created beaded earrings. The children plan to sell the crafts throughout the holidays and sold their wares at  the District Tea on December 13th. After the students sell their crafts, they will be taking their profits to the toy store to purchase the games and toys. Sometime this spring, selected students will personally deliver these gifts to the children at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It is a way to give back to the community which gives to Montecito.
Montecito's Courtyard Comes to Life
Thanks to the creative vision of retiring principal Judy Whiles, Montecito's courtyard has never looked better! Coyotes, Rabbits, Hares, Javalina, Quail, a Roadrunner, a Bobcat and even a Frog now grace the courtyard for all students to enjoy. All sculptures and the plants will be identified by ceramic tiles for student education.