March Oak Room
- At March 01, 2016
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A very busy classroom.
Well, February was full of fun! We really enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day! We also welcomed our newest student, Amy, into our classroom.
February was full of new experiences. We have been studying Asia and all of its interesting people, places and food. We revisited the classes of vertebrates with a focus on reptiles and continued learning about biomes.
March brings our introduction to the continent of Africa and all of its interesting people, places and animals. We will also take a quick trip to Ireland and talk about their St. Patrick’s Day celebration and have a little leprechaun fun of our own!
Parent-teacher conferences will be Monday, March 14 – Friday, March 18. Please feel free to sign up for a time to meet with us. The sign-up sheets will be available soon at the front desk. This is an excellent opportunity to talk about your questions or concerns about your child’s day, as well as an opportunity for us to brag a bit about all of their progress this year.
We will be on Spring Break from Monday, March 21 – Friday, April 1. School will resume on Monday, April 4.
Please Note:
A reminder: drop off time for our classroom is from 8:30-8:45 and pick up between 11:15-11:30. We appreciate your attention to this procedure to ensure a smooth transition for all of our children.
“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child.” – Maria Montessori
To Montessori….or not to Montessori
- At February 04, 2016
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2016, can you believe it? We have started a new year. My mom always said it would go by fast, I now am starting to believe her. I will have a freshman in High school coming this August, and I just cannot believe that.
We are all starting to think about our children’s educational future this month, it’s that time of year. Wanted to touch on this subject, as it is on our all our minds. Speaking of my freshman, I did what some of you do. Pulled him out, before his Montessori kindergarten year, despite that I was advised he should stay another year. I did it for a few reasons, the school he attended did not have first grade. It was over after kindergarten, so why wait? Seemed like a better time to transition. I was anxious for a little bit of kid-free time, and wanted to enroll his little brother ASAP, and do the grocery shopping ALONE. I later regretted this decision.
Read More»Maple Room February Newsletter
- At January 29, 2016
- By CGMontessori
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I am missing snow, aren’t you? Still Maple room is bursting with winter activities. You must have heard about some of these activities from your child.
In May, CGM will be having a Spring International Fair and Art Auction. Our room will be displaying information and artifacts from Asia and South America. If you are interested and can volunteer in planning out this creative event, then please let me know.
In geography, we will be learning about Asia (animals, landforms, food, some facts etc.). In science, we will be learning about reptiles.
On Wed. Feb 10th, we are celebrating Valentine’s Day, We pass out Valentine cards to friends. We currently have 12 students in our classroom. Please have your child sign only their name on the cards as this makes distribution go more smoothly.
Finally, I would like to welcome Ms. Goli to the Maple Room as Assistant Teacher. You have likely met Ms. Goli by now; if you haven’t please feel free to stop in say hello to her.
Important Dates
Tue. Feb 2nd – Montessori thru your child’s eyes, 6:30 – 7:30. We can answer questions about meeting state standards, the three year classroom cycle and take you through how your child spends their day. Child care will be available for $2.00/child.
Groundhog Day
Mon. Feb 8th – Chinese New yr.
Wed. Feb 10th – Valentine’s day
Mon. Feb 15th – President’s Day (No School)
Thank you
Ms. Jyoti 
What’s Happening in the Oak Room
- At January 29, 2016
- By CGMontessori
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What’s Happening in the Oak Room
Savya hard at work on place value.
What a wonderful January! We learned all about Antarctica and the animals that live there. The children all returned from break ready to learn, so our classroom has been a very busy place. No doubt you also heard all about our fun in the snow!
February will be filled with great learning opportunities and a lot of fun with friends. We will be exploring Asia; tasting interesting food, celebrating Chinese New Year, and discovering interesting facts about life on this continent.
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 10th. On this day, we gather as a group to pass out Valentine cards to friends. If you child would like to participate we currently have 17 students in our classroom. Please have your child sign only their name on the cards as this makes distribution go more smoothly.
We would like to welcome Lincoln Davis back to our classroom. We have had fun getting re-acquainted with him!
Please join us for our parent education night, “What is my child doing all day?,” on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6:30 pm. This hour-long session will answer questions about meeting state standards, the three year classroom cycle and take you through how your child spends their day. Child care will be available for $2.00 per child.
Please Note:
Please take a few minutes to make sure you child has a change of warm clothing in their cubby. (Including socks; they are often forgotten.) Unless the weather is inclement, we will be spending time outdoors. Our school policy is 32 degrees or higher for outside activities.
“The things he sees are not just remembered; they form a part of his soul.” – Maria Montessori
Oak Room newsletter
- At January 04, 2016
- By CGMontessori
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What’s Happening in the Oak Room
Welcome back! Hopefully all of our families had a restful and fun-filled holiday break. We are ready to start our second half of the school year with more learning and laughter with our CGM community!
We are excited to get started with our planning of the Spring International Fair and Art Auction. Our room will be displaying information about and artifacts from Australia and Africa. If there is anyone interested in assisting with this fun and educational event, please let us know!
Since we are in the colder months of the year, we will take this time to feature Antarctica and the Polar Regions in our geography area. The children are particularly fond of this continent, being that it’s only full-time inhabitants are of the polar bear and penguin variety!
We have two new students starting in our classroom this month. Welcome to our new friend Elliott and our returning friend Lincoln! We look forward to getting to know you!
Please Note:
Please take a few minutes to make sure you child has a change of warm clothing in their cubby. (Including socks; they are often forgotten.) Unless the weather is inclement, we will be spending time outdoors. Our school policy is 32 degrees or higher for outside activities.
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” – Maria Montessori
Maple Room Newsletter
- At January 04, 2016
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Maple Room Jan. Newsletter
Hope you all had a fabulous time with your families over the holidays! Wishing you all a very happy 2016! Can’t believe we are done with our first semester already!
We welcome Haruhiko and Elizabeth in our classroom, Haruhiko goes by Haru, and he is 5 yrs. Old! Elizabeth is 2 yrs. old.
December went in learning about how people celebrate holidays around the world. Our room was glowing with diversity. We learned all this through reading books, coloring pictures, making crafts, wearing ethnic clothes and by cooking treats from that part of the world.
Now time to enjoy the winter season. Children will learn about polar animals, Antarctica, snow and how animals survive cold weather, so in all it’s about winter!! No school on Jan. 18th in honor of Dr. King’s b’day. We’ll be learning about him too.
Please make sure children have winter gear, we will be going out if the temperature is above 32 degrees.
Imp. Reminders
Jan 4th – School resumes and Keaton’s b’day
Jan 18th – No School (MLK)
Jan 26th – Sophie’s b’day
Thank you
Ms. Jyoti
Breathe
- At December 11, 2015
- By CGMontessori
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It is HERE! The holidays! From Halloween to Christmas, we feel it. The start of the planning and stress of the holidays. From the turkey baking to the Christmas cookies…it’s HERE! Some, including myself, dread the holidays. I LONG for my childhood years. When my dad was alive, and all I had to worry about is what everyone was going to get ME! What I was going to open, WHEN will I get to open presents, and how much food and treats could I stuff in my stomach without getting sick!….yes, I really do miss that.
Read More»Priceless Presents
- At December 03, 2015
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Christmas time is apon us. Busy with, dinners, presents, shopping, Santa….etc. CRAZY time of year…but I love it.
Wanted to share an article with you today from Maren Schmidt, a Montessori teacher, Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, Montessori school owner and administrator, parenting coach and workshop leader. I enjoy her advise and articles. http://marenschmidt.com/
This one is perfect for Christmas, enjoy.
Priceless+Presents
Happy Holidays!
Maple room Newsletter for December
- At December 01, 2015
- By CGMontessori
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Maple Room – December Newsletter
Ho! Ho! Ho! …Holiday season has begun with full vigor in the Maple Room!! Children were so excited and showed a lot of interest in learning about Diwali (Indian festival of lights) and Thanksgiving. They were busy at the kitchen and enjoyed making Indian snacks and Thanksgiving feast. Thanks a lot for all the donations!
We will continue to spread the Christmas cheer by celebrating Christmas as they do around the world in St. Nicholas, Kwanza and St. Lucia.
Important Reminders
Dec 18th – last day of school
Dec 21st to Jan 1st – Winter Break
Dec 27th – Keaton’s b’day (celebrating on Jan 4th)
Jan 4th – Classes resume
Wishing you and your families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season!
Enjoy!
Ms. Jyoti J
What’s happening in the oak room
- At November 30, 2015
- By CGMontessori
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