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

Claude Monet

Each month the students will learn about a new artist. We will cover a brief history, see examples of the artist work and try our hand at emulating their style. This month is Claude Monet.

An early impressionist, Monet’s paintings paved the way for artists to free themselves from the restraints of the studio and to experience “pleine air”, or “outside” painting. Monet’s most famous paintings were of waterlilies in his garden at Giverny.

The students tried their hand at Monet’s style of painting by using Q-tips. They applied the paint in “dabs” just like Monet. I hope they continue trying out the technique and have fun.

Snack Suggestions

The children enjoy bringing in snack and sharing it with their peers.
Here are some popular items with children that we have observed in the past.
Please feel free to explore and experiment with new food items.

However, we ask that NO snacks be brought with peanut as an ingredient.

Bananas
Apples
Carrots
Grapes
Cucumbers
Celery
Strawberries
Cheese
Pretzels
Bagels (small size)
Dried Fruits
Banana Chips
Apple Chips
Unsweetened Applesauce.

A wonder-full week

We had a great orientation week!

Shivani and I had the privilege to work with your children and get to know a little about them. Together we explored the environment, learned how to get work from the shelves, snack and water, the bathroom routine, the hand washing routine and the play yard fun.

We sang songs with everyone’s name, so we can learn names of our peers quickly. In the coming weeks we will be learning about real and artificial things, living and non-living things, parts of a plant and then leaves.

Thank you for giving us an opportunity to learn with your children!

Indu and Shivani

Snack Calendar

The snack calendar for September and October is ready to view.

Smart Tuition

Please sign up for Smart Tuition this week!

If you are paying monthly or by semester you still need to register. Your checks can not be processed until you complete the sign up.

Thank you.