This week in the Maple Room

In the Maple room, we had our first birthday celebration. Pratyush turned three and was quite amused walking around in a circle, holding the globe!

We learned about our earth. We filled jars with land, air and water. We will continue to explore the continents next. Most children have enjoyed the good weather, being outdoors in the beginning of the day and then gotten very busy inside.

We are looking forward  to bring Fall into our room, so there will be some fall visible in most areas of our room, learning about leaves, harvesting and getting ready for winter !

Just to remind you all, that if you come across some odd items while doing laundry, please send them back.

The children can bring any interesting fall items (for example- a leaf, twig, bark, pine cone, bug, rock etc.) that they find while taking a nature walk or from their yard, for show and tell. Show and tell is any day they are ready to bring something to share with their peers.

This Week in the Oak Room

We continue to be amazed at the amount of work our classroom is accomplishing!  Our students have been industriously moving from job to job and collaborating with their new friends.  Some of you have mentioned that your child is tired at home and sleeping well after such busy days!

We are continuing our study of the planets and have introduced a focus on the earth and the continents that make up the “land.”  You may hear our continents song often in the coming weeks.

We wrapped up our study of shadows this week with a special presentation from Miss Darci.  She shined a light on a classroom wall and we had to guess the shadow. So fun and something you may want to try at home!

Our student quote of the week:

“I need another cloth Miss Darci, mine is out of wet.”  – Luke

Have a great weekend!

Miss Holly.

A Huge Thank You

Rolls Royce, located here in Indiana, donated a box full of teacher materials to us this year.

We want to give them a big, appreciative shout out for the donation.

Anyone have a truck?

Calling anyone in our community with a truck!

We are able to get FREE mulch from the Greenwood Fire Department on Frye road, however, we need help getting it picked up and spread out in our play area.

Let us know if you would be able to help, and thank you ahead of time!

Volunteer Training

Thank you to all who have expressed an interest in volunteering!

If you haven’t had a chance to sign up, it’s not too late. We will be having a volunteer training September, 17, 7-8 p.m.

For you to volunteer, we do require you to complete the training.

Thank you again!

United Montessori Schools of Indiana Conference 2012

We invite you to join us at the 2012 United Montessori Schools of Indiana Conference in October.

The conference is October, 20. The conference will take place in Fort Wayne.

This years keynote speakers will be Michael and D’Neil Duffy.

Please see Brenda for a list of sessions available at the conference.

We hope you take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about Montessori.

Scholastic Books!

Scholastic book ordering is available again this year.

Flyers will be in your child’s cubby. We do encourage you to order online, scholastic.com/bookclubs.

The orders do help our school. Books and other materials have been purchased for the school as a direct result of your orders, so thank you!

Bring their smiles!

PICTURE DAY!

September 19, 2012

Dear CG Montessori Parents,

Picture day will be Wednesday, September 19th. Tonya Henderson Photography will be here to take pictures of the kids individually, as a class and as a school. Pictures will be taken on the playground and a posed shot with a solid white background.

In the event of rain, pictures will be on Wednesday, September 26th.

After, you will be given information in 2-3 weeks on how to view our private gallery on www.tonyahenderson.com. You will be able to order online. Orders will be due by 10/17/2012.

Don’t forget to dress up, have neat hair and a smile. If you have any questions you may contact Tonya at 317-502-2382.

Smile!

 

Rocky Ripple Clay Works

Interested in clay? Look into Rocky Ripple Clayworks.

The kids were able to participate in a class last year and truly enjoyed it.

Here is an excerpt from his website:

“I’m a potter in Indianapolis. I have a small business teaching clay classes at area schools, churches, parks and YMCAs. I also enjoy creating my own work and hope to continue to be a part of art shows around Indiana. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like to learn more about the classes I offer. Working with clay has been a wonderful experience in my life that I love sharing with others.”

Check it out!

This Week in the Oak Room

Wow! Our first week of full day classes went beautifully. All of our students adjusted so well to the new schedule and transitions. This is such a big change at their age, I am so proud at how well they have all embraced their Montessori environment.

It was all about planets this week in the Oak room. We learned a new solar system song and discovered where our planet lives among its “neighbors.” What a great geography lesson!

Shadows are everywhere! Our science area is featuring study of shadows and what needs to happen for them to appear, change shape and size. Last week we traced our shadows in the parking lot. Some students had some very interesting poses.

Thanks to all for making the drop off and pick up so efficient. It helps so much with the parking as well as with the child’s transition from your arms to their classroom.

A note: We would like all of our students to have a water bottle available to store outside for these hot days. If you have an extra that can stay at school, that would be helpful. Thank you.

Our student quote of the week:

“You do the Humpty Dumpty and you turn yourself around…that’s what it’s all about.”- Shriya’s lyrics for the song “Hokey Pokey.”

Have an enjoyable holiday weekend!

Miss Holly.

“It is the child who makes the man, and no man exists who was not made by the child he once was.” Maria Montessori

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