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Challenging children while instilling the love of learning.
 
March & April 2009 

Greetings,
 
Spring is in the air! The crocuses and daffodils are popping out all over. We wish you all sunny days and lots of time to run around outside!
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
2009-2010 School Year
Summer School
Sign Language
Scholastic Book Order
Kid Quote
Parent Quotes
Curriculum for March
Curriculum for April

Upcoming Events 

magnetsSunday, March 8 - Daylight Saving Time Begins
 
Looking Ahead - Spring Break will be Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3
2009-2010 School Year
Classes for next year are filling up quickly as always. Thanks to all of you that are continually giving us 'word of mouth' advertising. Most of our calls come from people who know someone else that is already enrolled in our schools. We really appreciate your help. All classes next year will again be 4 days/week and  tuition will be $230.00/month.
Summer School
Summer
Don't forget to include us in your summer plans!  We will be having one morning class that will be Monday - Thursday. You can sign up on a weekly basis so fit us in around your summer schedule. Watch for more details to be coming soon!
Sign Language 
Another month has gone by and more sign language has been learned! For February we focused on feelings. We learned how to sign: "I feel ____.", "How do you feel?" and a variety of different feelings. Of course we also did some Valentine's signs. The kids are really enjoying signing complete sentences with all of their new vocabulary. Have fun with these!
 
February Sign Language Words:
  • How
  • Feel
  • Happy
  • Sad
  • Sorry
  • Grumpy
  • Excited
  • Scared
  • Eager
  • Lonely
  • Ashamed
  • Proud
  • Love
  • I Love You
  • Heart
  • Valentine
American Sign Language Browser
Scholastic Book Order

Scholastic 

Don't forget to check out this month's book order online.  Our user name is CKMontessori (no space) and the password is bookorder. 
 
Please note that we have March and April book orders available right now.  March's order is due by March 9 and April's is due by April 6

Scholastic Parent Ordering Online

Sincerely,
 
Diana Zegers
(360) 698-7620 
 
Parent Quotes
 Stein
Here are a few quotes that are often heard from parents visiting a Montessori classroom.  Enjoy!
 
 "There is a peaceful atmosphere in the classroom."
 
"An observer sees continuous purposeful action of
the children at work."
 
"There is a respect for each child as an intelligent individual."
 
 "A reverence for nature is part of the curriculum."
 
"One can quickly see the confidence of the children."
 
"I was enthralled with the students' attraction to the materials."
 
"One makes life-long friends within the Montessori community."
 
 "Montessori holds a sense of order and logic."
 
"Gardening is part of the school day."
 
"Montessori appreciates the developmental stages of growth."
 
 "Each child's individual needs are fulfilled by a
Montessori education."
Kid Quote of the Month
Child, "I know where pencils come from."
 
Teacher, "Oh really?  Where?"
 
Child, "Pennsylvania!" 

Curriculum for March

 

  • South America
  • Seeds
  • Ladybugs
 

Curriculum for April

 

  • Australia & Antarctica
  • Bees
  • 4 Seasons
  • Flowers
 
Quick Links
 
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Our Pledge to You
As a (CK) Montessorian, I pledge to:
 
~ Respect where each child is developmentally, physically, and emotionally
 
  ~ Use the Montessori philosophy to pass love and respect to all of our children and their parents
 
  ~ Strive to create and keep an environment that helps the child to be safe, happy, loved, respected, and responsible
 
  ~ Strive to create and keep an environment that encourages each child to advance academically as able
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