We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit .

— Dr. Maria Montessori
     

Wish List

Through our fundraising efforts, or through donations, we'd like fulfill our wish list for the school. Click here to view the wish list.

Fall Fundraisers

Holiday Photo Sessions

Presented by Cindy Lund Photography
Dates: Sat, Oct 22, 2011
Sun, Oct 23. 2011
Sat,Nov 5, 2011
Sun, Nov 6, 2011
Times: 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM & 5:00 PM
Location: Estrella Mountain Ranch & Verrado
Cost: Mini-Session $100, Full Session $250
Cindy Lund Photography is offering special discounts to PVMS families for holiday photo sessions. A portion of the fees will go back to Palm Valley Montessori School. See flyer for printable details.

Wine & Cheese Soiree

Presented by Palm Valley Montessori PTO
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Ground Control
14140 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear, AZ
Cost: $15 per ticket (adults only)
Join us for a festive evening as we mix & mingle, listen to music, and delight in a wine & cheese tasing, all benefiting Palm Valley Montessori School. Invite your family, friends and co-workers (adults only). Advance ticket purchase is required for admission (deadline is November 10th). Click here to order tickets. For more info, contact Patty Cantu at 714.394.6733 or by email.

Bike-A-Thon

Presented by Palm Valley Montessori PTO
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
     10:00 AM Check-In
     11:00 AM Riding
     12:00 PM Picnic
Location: South Lake Park at Estrella Mountain Ranch
Elliot Road & Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ

We invite all PVMS children to bring their bike, trike or scooter for a fun-filled event to benefit Palm Valley Montessori School. Bring your own food and beverage for the picnic afterwards. Download the flyer for printable details.

To participate, complete the Registration Form. Use the Sponsorship Form for tracking pledges collected. Submit both forms by November 10th. Ask friends, relatives, neighbors and local businesses to donate a specified amount of money for your participation in the event. Let Sponsors know that all donations you collect will help fund educational programs, learning materials and property improvement / expansion for Palm Valley Montessori School.

Before the Bike-A-Thon, we strongly advise parents to review with their child(ren) the U.S. Department of Transporation NHTSA Bicycle Safety Activity Kit. All participants must wear a helmet.

For more information, contact Gabriela Baker at 623-628-8869 or by email.

NOTE: Pledges are encouraged but not required for participation.