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Rookie Mom: Through the Extraordinary Overwhelm In this column, I often explore what it’s like to be a messy, natural human being. We are dynamic and mercurial creatures -- bouncing from the joys of life to its lessons. Writer David Foster Wallace gave a wonderful commencement speech at Kenyon College entitled “This is Water” in 2005. In his speech, given to 22-yearold liberal art graduates, Wallace discusses the adult monotony of life, one of which could never be taught directly to young students, but only experienced through the age of life. The thread of his thesis is that these young graduates have not had the “day in and day out” routine of waking up, going to work, managing family, and then starting over again, day after day, year after year. This may sound bleak, yet that’s not my intention. My intention is to wish that we had more empathy and compassion for one another -- with the hope that age doesn’t allow us to learn that. As a high school media teacher, I work directly with teenagers who have not been in the classroom since 7th grade. Even though they are teens, trying to figure out the world post-quarantine, I’ve noticed the lack of emotional awareness that they have for others, often jumping to base assumptions of their peers and teachers. These children want and need our attention; I one-hundred percent understand and agree with that. On the flip side, I wish that they were not so quick to judge others who are also going through things that they cannot visibly recognize day to day; they haven’t had the experience. I am a tired teacher, mother, and wife. I have one 50-minute prep that is often reassigned to cover another teacher’s classroom if they are absent, even at the request of me being unable to substitute for that class because I’m overwhelmed with planning… and not doing a great job teaching. Teachers in our district are supposed to be joyous that we get paid our “hourly salary rate,” but I honestly just want the time to teach well and plan for my three classes, along with planning the yearbook, and managing the video and blog production of the school’s digital journalism program -- which I love -- but it’s staggering and I have little support. My daughter’s ear tubes fell out and she’s having sinus issues which is never
B Y B R I G H I D CO N S TA B L E fun. And right now, she’s going through a resurrangance of a temper tantrum stage, which as all parents know is downright exhausting. The meltdowns in public and giving every ounce to be patient and loving and… empathetic towards her development. I was in line the other day at the store and two men were in front of me, discussing teachers in Arizona. How so many teachers “quit” during quarantine and that they’re “not voting to support teachers” this year, especially how we “made a fuss over Red for Ed a few years back.” I wanted to scream. And cry, which I did when I got home. I wanted to tell these two clueless men and say that I had a literal breakdown and was in the hospital due to the overwhelm of it all and needed a much-needed break during teaching in 2020. I overthink about the safety of my students and the quality education they receive. I wanted to say that I have replaced a teacher, who was beloved at the school I’m currently in, who died of Covid before me and that it’s a struggle to be compared to such a beloved person. I want to communicate with my principal and other teachers and say, “I am overwhelmed! I handle emotional things differently and my brain can spiral.” But I’m afraid. I’m afraid due to past relationships I’ve had with leaders when I do express my overwhelm, and their often change their perspective when I express my needs. The stigma is very real, and it sucks. So my rant is over, and what do I want you to do? I just want you to be kind and be open to others because life is good, but hard, and I’m ready for a nap. Brighid Constable is a Tempe, Arizona native with a 4-year-old daughter, RPGloving husband, and adopted cat and dog. When she’s not writing or teaching, she is listening to the Smartless podcast on a road trip up north or rewatching episodes of Ted Lasso. She has written for Hello Giggles, Scary Mommy, and Phoenix magazine, among others. You can read more of her writing at brighidconstable.com.
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GUHSD Class of 2021 Graduates Earned Over 5,000 College Credits Excellence continues at Glendale Union High School District as students earned over 5,000 college credits last school year. While still attending a GUHSD high school, students can earn college credits that are recognized and accepted by colleges and universities throughout the country. The Class of 2021 earned an impressive, accumulated amount of 5,786 in college credits. Students earn college credits through the Advanced Placement and dual enrollment programs at GUHSD. To learn more about GUHSD’s accomplishments, visit @GUHSDAZ on Facebook.
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The first quarter of the school year is nearly over. Our teachers and staff have been working tirelessly to continue to provide the best education to our students while keeping health and safety at the forefront of every decision. Thank you for continuing to support them and the WESD. WESD Governing Board Member Selected as Top 5 Finalist for Teacher of the Year: WESD Governing Board Member Lindsey Peterson was selected as one of five finalists for the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) Teacher of the Year award. These five finalists, known as “Ambassadors for Excellence” are in the running for the 2022 Arizona Teacher of the Year. Lindsey is a teacher in the Glendale Union High School District at Apollo High School in addition to serving on our Governing Board. Though she was not selected as a finalist, we are incredibly proud of Alyssa Weed, music teacher at Acacia Elementary School, for being selected as a semifinalist. She is a truly exceptional educator who ensures that all student have an authentic learning experience in her class. Both of these outstanding educators will be honored at the AEF Teacher of the Year awards ceremony on October 16, where the Arizona Teacher of the Year will be announced. Now Hiring Instructional Assistants and Paraprofessionals: The WESD is looking for passionate instructional assistants and paraprofessionals to join our team. We have full and part-time positions available that come with great
benefits including paid holidays and vacation aligned with our student calendar, employee discounts for childcare, and insurance benefits for those working over 30 hours a week. If you or someone you know enjoys working with children, visit jobs.wesdschools.org to apply online. Programs for Gifted Students: The WESD is proud to offer programs to meet the needs of all learners, including those identified as gifted. We offer specialized programs for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Our youngest gifted learners are identified through Project Sprout and receive support to help them develop their potential. Project Potential is our District gifted program offered for students in grades K-6. Students in this program are pulled out of their regular classroom twice a week for enrichment activities. The FLEX program is a self-contained gifted program for gifted middle school students. Students in this program spend the majority of their day with like-ability peers learning from gifted-endorsed teachers. The Gifted Learning Center (GLC) is a multi-age fully self-contained gifted program, and is the only program of its kind in Arizona. For more information on gifted programs in the WESD, contact Dr. Rowe Van Meter, Gifted Services Coordinator at 602-347265. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing a great first quarter with us. This would not be possible without you. Gratefully, Dr. Paul Stanton, Superintendent
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Hollywood Dreams Come True for Moon Valley Kids A pipe-dream no more, Moon Valley children ages 9 through 18 can now follow their Hollywood desires through acting workshops with ROSSI Talent Management, a new agency by talent manager Robert Rossi. For those of you Moon Valley High School graduates circa 1980, the name Robert Rossi may sound familiar. He was co-captain of your Moon Valley Cheer Squad alongside Lisa Kerker, and now after spending decades living a successful career in LA, is coming back home to establish his roots and legacy back in Moon Valley. The mission? Helping kids in the Valley who want to break into Hollywood. “Why should a kid who wants to be an actor not have a chance just because they live in Arizona and not California?” he asks. Rossi explains children from Arizona are refreshing to the industry: they aren’t overcoached and there is a great focus on the sport of acting. “Why should a kid have to wait until they’re 18 to do what they want just because they’re 9 or 10? Let’s give it a shot. This is about giving kids options.” And options he is all about. Rossi explains he works hand-in-hand with families, and champions the power in planning and saying “no.” It’s about ensuring everyone is comfortable and not taking on a role that does not benefit the child. It’s about preventing families from uprooting their lives to move to LA just for “a shot that may not come.” “You don’t have to be like Hilary Duff and her mom, who moved across the nation to live in a tiny apartment,” Rossi emphasizes. With his talent, experience, connections and with adapted ways to attend auditions such as via Zoom, Rossi can help kids right in Moon Valley. “I’m going to work with these children to help them follow their dreams. The next Emma Stone needs to be a kid from Moon Valley!” Helping children establish acting careers is something Robert Rossi has been doing for a while—teen sensation Daniel DiMaggio, one of the “it” teens in the industry who played the role of Oliver Otto in ABC’s American Housewife, has been his client since he was just 3. Newest additions to his acting family include Hailey Glicksman, a 14 year old stage actor, who has been able to use that foundation of theatre to now land her first role out of the gate, and it’s a big one. “I can’t guarantee you’ll get a sitcom, but Hollywood is going to see this cute little face and know you. 6 months later, you may get a call – [for example] Reese Ganley used to live in Phoenix, and now is in LA.” If it sounds like Robert Rossi is the right conduit, this author would have to agree with you. For Rossi, helping people succeed is second nature. He has a magnetism about him that’s contagious. And, even though he’s worked with and hobnobbed with some of the biggest movie and television stars, he’s the most down-toearth, go-out-of-his-way-to-help-you type of person. It doesn’t matter who you are—Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards needing to be guided into the theatre after she got separated from her group or Reese Witherspoon needing help with her dress on the red carpet after someone stepped on it (both of these happened) to representing deaf actors. Yes, Rossi is fluent in ASL, all because one day he saw an interpreter for the deaf at a U2 concert and said “I need to learn that!” Rossi is a champion of inclusion in Hollywood, both with providing access
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Even if I was a sub back then, I’ve always been a credentialed teacher. Johnny and Eddy at MVP Shoe Repair are forever rescuing me. Johnny’s www.MoonValleyChiropractic.com been here in Moon Valley for 5 years and in the business for 22. He’s only closed Dr. Jamey Gentle, Effective Chiropractic Care on Sunday. They never charge me for the little things I need done, so I pop a big Reichow tip in the jar and say, “Take That You Brat!” I Love them. Johnny is the one who told me about Phoenix Nutrition where he got help losing some weight. I don’t Special Offer to New Patients need help with that, as I’m doing fantastic with Keto and IF-Intermittent Fast• Consultation ing, but I wanted to check them out. • Neurological & Ortho Exam Alanna with 2 N’s (I’m Debb with 2 B’s, so we are kindred spirits) owns • Report of Findings & Treatment Phoenix Nutrition. She has a really cool quote I love. 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When he turned 40, Shane was looking to find a graceful way to slide down the back of the hill of life. So he added hiking the hill of Shaw Butte to his workout routine. He climbs to the summit 3 to 4 days a week and goes to the gym on the other days. He liked hiking with his 3 dogs who would easily make it to the top. The dogs helped him connect with other hikers over the years – there’s something about running on the trail with your terrier mix and yorkie that make people stop and wonder if those little legs can really make it to the top! Yes, they used to. Now he hikes without them and enjoys meeting up with other dogs and their owners. Shane loves the peacefulness of hiking Shaw Butte. With his busy job as project manager for a building automation company, he manages to get his hike in early by starting at 5:00 a.m. “In the winter months, I take a flashlight with me and I’m pleasantly surprised to see many others on the trail at that dark hour,” he said. It’s a great way to start his day. There have been a few injuries over the years from falls going downhill – a broken finger and a broken toe. But thankfully, Shane was able to finish those hikes on his own. It happens to everyone at some point, and as a result, he doesn’t take the trail for granted.
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out in the ‘hood... continued from page 11 even though this family owned business is all over the Valley, we have one of them right here in the ‘hood. Just down 7th St is Aiellos, another family owned place. Their variety of food is mind blowing; from pizzas to elegant dinners. Valley Wide Pool Supply is a hot spot for anything pool related. The owners Richard and Jake are fantastic at answering questions, offering help and advice, in addition to making sure we get the supplies we need. Moon Valley residents, Tammy Unrein and Brooke Kalik own Retro Bungalow at 13439 Cave Creek Rd. They do a lot of estate sale buyouts from here in the ‘hood. I’m all about supporting our locals, especially as we head into the holidays. The Season begins with Halloween and it is fast approaching. While I’ve never been a big fan of ghouls and goblins, I do love the colors and changes that come with the month. I just hope it cool downs soon! Yes, I missed the deadline last month. The beginning of the school year is always a crazy time for me.
Integrity BLOCK WATCHER BY BLANCHE LUKES We sure saw a good example of how important integrity is with the recent collapse of the high rise in Miami Florida. Besides Engineering reports, a Homeowner Association, and hundreds of people who were residents and appraised of needed repairs somehow the intense need for urgency was not emphasized enough! So what does that have to do with Moon Valley? A Lot. First: As a homeowner in this beautiful community, it is integral to do ones part in the continued cooperation of the CCR’s. Second: Be a good neighbor. Third: Volunteer your talents if you can. Somethings easy for you may be challenging for others. Jump in and help All you need to do is say: “How can I help?” Every little bit makes a difference. Don’t sit back and grip when you see something that should be done. Reach out. Every month the local association’s emails a newsletter. There is also a web site. The annual dues is very minimal and the more people that contribute to the security, the more hours of presence we have. Don’t forget to support out local mom and pop businesses. Shop locally and support the advertiser in the Tattler. You can go to the website (The Moon Valley Tattler) and see past editions. BlancheLukes@cox.net The Block Watcher
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Reverse mortgage purchase THE WRITE STUFF BY GERRY JOHNSON Imagine if you could buy your dream home in retirement, put about half down and regardless of how long you remain in your home, you don’t have to pay principal and interest payments. This “dream” scenario is possible with a Reverse Mortgage for Purchase. Insured by FHA, this version is called a HECM4P. (HECM is an acronym for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage). Some advantages are: • Eliminate monthly mortgage payments (must still pay property taxes, hazard insurance and HOA fees) • Stay in your home and keep the title • Heirs inherit the home and keep any remaining equity after paying off the HECM • Loan insured by FHA • Loan proceeds not taxed You must be at least 62 years old to qualify, and frankly the FHA formulas that determine the percentage of funds available (called the Principal Limit) are skewed toward older borrowers, thus the older you are, the more you qualify for. The rule of thumb is that you need to put 50% down to make this work. The actual percentage required could be more or less depending on your age. This version of a Reverse Mortgage is based on the premise that seniors can use the equity from the sale of their previous home to buy their next primary residence and eliminate monthly mortgage payments. You can down-size to a more manageable residence or leverage your available funds to move into your dream mansion. Moving closer to family or friends is an option, while allowing you to lower the cost of living during retirement. My editorial comment is, if the home value estimates that we receive on-line from Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin are to be believed, in the Phoenix area your equity will continue to grow in spite of the increasing mortgage balance that is inherent in a Reverse Mortgage. Regardless, of what happens to the home market, this is a non recourse loan, thus you will never have to pay back more than your home would sell for. If any, a shortfall will be paid by FHA, not your estate or your heirs. This is a great loan for seniors. It allows them to maintain their lifestyle without making concessions to retirement. If interested, get with a trusted Reverse Mortgage Loan Officer and explore your options. You will be glad you did.
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btc and No Sidelines to Your Wellness BY ADRIENNE SANFORD, ANNIE HARTMAN AND JOY CLARK Our boys team charity organization is off to an awesome start with our first general meeting of the year on September 12th. Our theme for this meeting was “No Sidelines to Your Wellness”! The purpose of this meeting was to hear some insights and advice from experts in the area of nutrition, mental well-being and fitness. Our panel of guest speakers included Mik Hrabczuk, Tyla Piehler and Nikki Augustine. Mr. Hrabczuk shared his weight lifting background which led him to competing in Olympic Weightlifting. As an Olympic athlete, he placed in the country’s top 50. For the last 6 years he has trained many athletes and helped them make gains in strength, speed, confidence and mentality. He is the owner of MACH 1 Sports, M1 Hoops and Myth Strength Company. Given the obstacles with his height and being considered the underdog, he has found his passion in coaching the athletes who have been counted out-the ones who have a dream that seems too crazy and too big to others. During his presentation, he expressed the importance of believing in yourself even if you are the underdog, even if others have already put a particular label on you. He also mentioned that the boys should play multiple sports and take some time off to enjoy their youth and let the body rest! Ms. Piehler is a Perks & Wellness Specialist for Carvana where she focuses on company - wide wellbeing initiatives surrounding physical, mental, social and financial wellness. She is also a spin instructor at CycleBar. In her free time, she enjoys writing content for her blog, “Look for Yellow” which aims to spread awareness and provide resources to make feeling your best mentally less of a challenge. Ms. Piehler relayed some great tools for our teens to utilize when things get a little difficult. When we start feeling some of those anxieties that are natural for us all to experience, she mentioned writing thoughts down in a journal and getting plenty of rest. She shared with parents that one good way to check in with our teens is to ask, “How was your day 1 to 10?” We were fortunate to have Ms. Augustine, who is a Registered Dietitian and Program Coordinator for the Washington Elementary School District. She oversees the school menus, special diets, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program as well as the Nutrition Education Program. She has been with the district for over 11 years. She is also an adjunct instructor at Glendale Community College teaching Human Nutrition lecture and lab. Ms. Augustine discussed the importance of getting vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat, drinking plenty of water, and making sure we watch all of the extra sugar and fats that sneak into our daily diets. In addition, she clarified that just because you workout, doesn’t mean you can eat whatever you want. You have to fuel your body with the foods that will give you energy and keep you on a healthy path. Finally, we enjoyed some healthy protein treats provided by EatCleanPHX and some delicious shakes from Phoenix Nutrition! After hearing from our special guests, our boys have some important information to take them through their day to day experiences as they embark on a new school year. We look forward to a year of wellness and continued service to our wonderful community! btc is a volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation in philanthropic projects in their community. btc North Valley includes those living in 85022, 85023 and 85029 zip codes. To learn more, visit: btcnorthvalley.chapter.net/
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WHAT IS THE CRISIS RESPONSE NETWORK? BY FROST Y K ROENING
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For the Arizona Women’s Partnership (AZWP), an all volunteer philanthropic non-profit headquartered in Moon Valley, the flowers in the AZWP garden come as supporters and volunteers. “Our garden has been growing since 2002. Many flowers continue to bloom for us via ‘job’ postings on volunteermatch.org, notes Paula Cullison, President and Founder of the Arizona Women’s Partnership. Recently, we decided to create a fillable online grant application form. Not having the expertise to do this, we posted on volunteermatch.org The first reply was from Emily Bowen, a recent Scottsdale Community College graduate who majored in Computer Information System Technologies. Emily is currently working on a contract basis, as she searches for a full time position in web design. We are so fortunate that Emily came our way. She is very knowledgeable and responsive. We want each of our volunteers to be in a WIN/WIN situation. “Thank you Arizona Women’s Partnership for giving me real-world experience in my field.” notes Emily Bowen. “For the Arizona Women’s Partnership, based in Moon Valley, volunteers are a critical part of our growth. With their help, we continue to broaden our donor base. We are grateful to Emily for her willingness to help us,” Cullison added. You can follow the Arizona Women’s Partnership on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. For more information visit: www.azwp.org e-mail: azwpinc@aol.com or Tel: 602-863-9744
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Season Changes Are Here, Time to be Outdoors!
BY BRET ALDIERI, MVNA PRESIDENT
I grew up in Connecticut, so the cooler weather of October, especially at night, with leaves changing color and being raked into piles signaled the start of fall sports: Football and Soccer. It’s not much different here – expect no colorful foliage (unless you venture out of Phoenix), and summer is always lurking for a comeback. It’s been a great year for rainfall, and the mountains reflect this with their varying hues of green. The higher rainfall has also caused more weeds so important to tackle those before they grow out of control. Golf courses are just starting their winter overseed, so many will be shut down for 3 to 4 weeks to get the winter rye grass growing. Important for walkers on any course to stay off the fairways, tee boxes and greens during overseed time, please give the young grass a chance to grow. It’s a great time to be outside – though the day light hours are shrinking (sun rising after 6:30AM; and setting before 6:30 PM). It’s Important to pay extra attention when driving to joggers, bikers, kids going to and from school, especially in Moon Valley proper where there are few lighted streets. Our community is surrounded by great hiking options with numerous mountain trails in and around our community. The city of Phoenix offers a website that defines many of our hiking options. You can find this information at: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/locations. One of my favorite hiking options is around Lookout Mountain. You can access trails from the parking lot off 16th street, but also from the west side off 12th street. The hikes are mostly easy
to moderate, and you can pick the amount of elevation that you are interested to challenge. The hike to the summit is a bit challenging but the views from the top is well worth the effort. Another other good hiking option is Shaw Butte – with many options from the front and back of the mountain. These are longer hike options, with greater elevation changes, though a gradual incline with a good dirt road or well-marked trails. It’s not too early to start planning for the upcoming holidays. The first big one is Halloween – which is always fun in Moon Valley. I have started to see folks decorating their houses with orange lights and expect soon to see creepy spiders, webs, and other fun characters. The Christmas holiday light judging contest will resume this year December 3 – 5 and hopefully MVNA will have a party bus, also known as the home decorating judge bus to tour on either Friday or Saturday night that week to score the efforts. This is an “adults only” bus – but open to the neighbors for no cost on a first come, first serve basis. Please drop us an email MVNA if you would like to reserve a seat or two. We are seeking neighbors who are willing to serve a 3-year term on the Board. Please drop us an email or come out and meet us on our MVNA Board meeting night – the second Wed of the month at 6:30 PM at Barro’s Pizza. Please Sign up for our weekly news blast on our new website: www.moonvalleyna.org. Moon Valley - Neighbors helping Neighbors
Shaw Butte Trail - an Integral Part of Our Lives by Paula Cullison
few weeks prior for this purpose and will add to the feedback. We are confident that a proposal for trail maintenance will be developed and will focus on three key areas: safety, maintainence and sustainability. A point of clarification: there was NEVER a suggestion or request that the Shaw Butte trail be paved or closed. Therefore, we encourage hikers to volunteer their time and help maintain the Shaw Butte trail through the City of Phoenix Parks Dept. Contact Park Rangers to volunteer: brian.holtz@phoenix.gov or peter.white@phoenix.gov, Tel: (602) 256-3207. Specify Shaw Butte Trail. The City of Phoenix Mountain Preserve trails are for ALL to enjoy. Let's help with the upkeep. Happy Hiking!!
During this continuing COVID crisis, more have taken to the outdoors. We have been urged to take a quiet walk with Mother Nature and in doing so, we have found that it nurture our mind, body and soul. Mother Nature delivers every time. Many of us who live in the greater Moon Valley area love Shaw Butte. The trail has become an integral part of our lives. THANK YOU to those who came out on Monday, Sept 13th at 6:30am to meet and hike with City of Phoenix representatives. Our goal was to assess the trail damage from the recent storms, especially in the steepest sections. A representative from APS hiked the trail a
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