Greetings,
The children have all settled into the school routine and, as you can see from the photos, they are happily working away! |
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Upcoming Events |
Monday, October 6 - New Parent Night for Mrs. Marsh's classes at 5:30 PM
Wednesday, October 8 - Portrait Day
Thursday, October 9 -New Parent Night for Mrs. Zegers' & Ms. Zweber's classes at 7:00 PM
Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day, No School
Thursday, October 30 - Halloween Party (More info will be sent home soon!)
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| Show and Tell |
 The first day of your child's school week is now 'show and tell' day. On this day, children may bring an item to show or tell about during circle time. Please do not send "toys" such as Pokemon, Barbies, etc. It is more valuable educationally to send an artifact of nature or something that your child has made or found. |
| Tuition Late Fee |
Because we are trying to be good stewards of your tuition dollar, we charge a $15.00 late fee for all checks that come in after the 15th of the month without prior arrangement. We're sure that you agree that the time spent tracking down late checks can be better used in your child's classroom.
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| Portraits |
As a reminder, Sparrow Portraits will be taking portraits of your children on Wednesday, October 8. You will have a chance to view the pictures BEFORE you buy. Then you will be able to choose sheets of 1 8x10 or 2 5x7s or 4 4x5s, etc. The cost is quite reasonable and the portraits will be back in plenty of time for holiday gift giving. If you wish, you may bring siblings and have all of your children photographed together as well as individually. Pictures are digital and can be view via your email. |
| Sign Language |
 As you may have heard, we have started our weekly sign language lessons (Tuesdays for Mrs. Zegers' & Ms. Zweber's classes and Fridays for Mrs. Marsh's classes). At circle time on sign language day we learn a few words and practice them in songs or games. We encourage the children to use the signs they know in the classroom and we sign to them as well. Each month we will list the words that your child has learned. We encourage you to use the Sign Language Browser link below to look up these words so you can learn them along with your child. Enjoy!
September Sign Language Words:
- Please
- Thank You
- Excuse Me
- Me/I
- Manners/Polite
- Nice
- Work
- Sit
- Listen
- Walk
American Sign Language Browser
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| Scholastic Book Orders |
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Don't forget to check out this month's book order online. Our user name is CKMontessori (no space) and the password is bookorder.
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New Parent Night |
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Every fall we offer a Parent Night for those new to Montessori. The schedule will be as follows:
Mrs. Zegers/Ms. Zweber - Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:00 PM
Mrs. Marsh - Monday, Oct. 6, 5:30 PM
(If you cannot make it on your designated evening you are welcome to come on the other evening.)
During this evening the teachers will give an overview of the curriculum found in our classrooms. It is helpful for parents to see the Montessori equipment, so that you will understand what your children are talking about! You will be able to ask lots of questions. Our discussions will culminate with ideas for you to take "Montessori" home with you so that we will be working as a team. Please get a sitter for your children. Our program lasts about an hour and a half.
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| Kid Quote of the Month |
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I built a shed for my roller coaster because everyone knows that you have to have a shed for your roller coaster!
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Curriculum for October |
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Land Forms
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Leaves
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Spiders |
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| Our Pledge to You |
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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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