Hello Families!

Wanted to make sure you where aware of a few things happening in the school this month!

Non for profit organization needs your help – We are proud to introduce to you the, “Indiana Montessori Community” and we need you to be a part of our mission. Indiana Montessori Community is envisioned as a non for profit organization, which would help provide support to families who believe in Montessori and similar education systems.


To learn more, please join us for our first meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2014
10:00 am, at the White River Branch of Johnson County Public Library in the Community Room. Plan now to attend and hope to see you there!

Lesson Walk Thru on Cosmic – Join us Monday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm to learn about cosmic in the classroom.

“Since it has been … necessary to give so much to the child, let us give him a vision of the whole universe. The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all questions…. All things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity. The idea helps the mind of the child to become focused, to stop wandering in an aimless quest for knowledge. He is satisfied having found the universal centre of himself with all things.”
– Maria Montessori, To Educate the Human Potential.This, simply stated, is Montessori’s statement and reason for her idea of Cosmic Education. Cosmic in this sense means comprehensive, holistic, and purposeful. “Cosmic Education” differs from traditional education as it goes far beyond just the acquisition of knowledge and developmental growth, to encompass the development of the whole person. Montessori believed that children who are given a Cosmic Education have a clearer understanding of the natural world and, thus, themselves. She believed that those children who receive a Cosmic Education in childhood are better prepared to enter adolescence as independent, confident, responsible, emotionally intelligent individuals, balanced in physical, intellectual and social achievements. They are also prepared to make responsible decisions and act on them in a responsible way; to recognize limits and give, ask for, and receive help, as needed.

Please join us in learning about cosmic in your child’s classroom.

Thank you!

This Week in the Maple Room

Welcome Maple Room Parents!

We have had a wonderful August!
Our friends are settling in and becoming more confident and comfortable in their class room.
We have had some friends discovering how to take care of their environment and exploring new jobs. Our older friends have become dependable mentors for our young and new students.

We have talked about grace and courtesy towards others. Waiting patiently for jobs to return to the shelves or for a friend to be available to help. We have talked briefly about the coming changes in autumn. We have learned some fun songs about falling leaves.

We also celebrated two birthdays. Happy Birthday to Javier who turned 4 and Happy Birthday to Pratyush who turned 5!

We would also like to remind you that some of our friends still bring sweet treats and chips for lunch. Children really do enjoy our healthy snack put out during class hours. When they see their peers eat healthy they too want to do so. Please involve your child in the lunches they bring. We have seen over the past month a lot of them save their “desserts” for home.

The web and Pintrest have lots of fun and healthy examples.

This first week of September we will be celebrating Dr. Montessori’s birthday! Her birthday was August 31. We will be baking and creating sand paper letters.

Picture day is next Wednesday, September 10. Bring your best smiles!

There will be a lesson walk through in cosmic education September 22.

Just a friendly reminder to be sure that your child has a change of clothes.

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your amazing individuals!

This Week in the Oak Room

Meet a few of our new friends!

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Lily, Parker and Drew!
What a wonderful start to a new school year! It seems we are all settled into our
classroom. The children have adjusted so well to our school and classroom
procedures. They become more independent and comfortable each day and are
taking such good care of their “Children’s House.”

When Maria Montessori first started implementing her method, she referred to her
classrooms as “Children’s Houses” because they are designed and cared for as a
space that belongs to the children and fills only their needs, not those of adults. It
was demonstrated over and over that taking ownership of this special space and its
care is very important for the young child, fostering independence and an
appreciation for the beauty of individual items and their overall environment.

We have spent a lot of time getting to know one another and reconnecting with old
friends. Our peace education has been focused on how to respect others in our
environment and how to be aware of our friends’ thoughts and feelings.

Our science and geography lessons focused on air, land and water as well as a
study of different land forms. Our students have also shown a particular interest in
the seven continents. You may ask your child to sing the “continent” song or look at
some maps together and talk about these different areas of our world.

Thank you to our older returning students for helping our new and younger friends
while they get used to their new classroom!

Please Note:
Picture day is this Wednesday, September 10th. We will be taking individual, sibling
and class pictures. If your child is wearing a “special” outfit for pictures, please
bring along some “school” clothes for them to change into after.

Hopefully you have received our email regarding a walk thru evening focusing on
“Cosmic Education.” What does it mean? How does it affect your child’s classroom?
All questions will be answered on how this aspect of our curriculum sets the
Montessori method apart from other education philosophies and practices.The walk
thru is scheduled for Monday, September 22nd at 6:30 pm.

Child quote of the week:
Madison: “I’ll be done in the lick of two splits.”

Non for Profit Organization that we need YOU to be a part of!

Dear Parents and Friends,
We are proud to introduce to you the, “Indiana Montessori Community” and we need you to be a part of our mission.

​

Indiana Montessori Community is envisioned as a non for profit organization, which would help provide support to families who believe in Montessori and similar education systems.

To learn more, please join us for our first meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2014

10:00 am, at the White River Branch of Johnson County Public Library in the Community Room.

 

Plan now to attend and hope to see you there!

 

IMC Officers

Picture DAY!

PICTURE DAY!

9/10/2014

 

Dear CG Montessori Parents,

Picture day will be Wednesday September 10th.  Tonya Henderson Photography will be here to take pictures of the kids individually, and as a class.

You will be given information in 2-3 weeks after the photos are taken, when pictures are up for viewing, regarding how to access the private gallery and how to place your order.  Orders will be due 10/17/14, they will all be placed at the same time, and delivered at the same time on or before 11/3/14.

 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!

 

 

Volunteer Meeting THIS Thursday

THIS Thursday, August 28th  6:30 pm

 

Whether you want to volunteer on a regular basis or for a one-time project or event, please join us Thursday.  Here you will learn a little bit more about the classroom, what you may be doing and how you can help out.  There is some paperwork and a few action items from you to get started.

 

Please RSVP to the administrator, Brenda, if you plan on attending.

Montessori….Tell me more!

Two opportunities to hear more about Montessori:

 

August 18th , 6 pm 
Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library

 

August 27th, 6 pm
Greenwood Public Library

 

Perhaps you’ve never heard of Montessori.  Perhaps you’ve heard of it, but don’t really know how Montessori education differs from traditional education.  Perhaps you are just beginning to assess the options available for your child’s education.  If any of these apply to you, please join us for an explanation of the Montessori Approach to education and the scientific research behind it.
For more information please contact:  Indiana Montessori Community School 535-0756

Its not to late to Enroll

I hope you have all enjoyed this wonderful weather this summer!

 

Wanted to let you know, it is not too late to sign up for school starting this fall. We have some spots left, but they are filling up quickly!

Join us for an Open House Sunday, August 3rd from 1-4 pm.  You can meet the director, see the classrooms and sign your child up to start that day!  (Bring your checkbook, registration fee and first month tuition is due with your registration.)

Check out our beautiful school and sign your child up to have a great start to a new school year.

Hope to see you there!

This Week in the Maple Room

What a wonderful year!

It has been a great privilege to spend some time with your children this past school year!

I felt that I was with a wonderful, happy, curious, industrious, confident and a very affectionate group. When I reflect on this past year, two things stand out the most that we did together.

First— We laughed a lot.
Not a day went by without a giggle, chuckle or loud laughter in the room. Sometimes I could not control my eyes getting wet when trying to subdue laughter, in my effort to tone it down in front of children.

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to be with your Happy Children.

“There’s nothing more contagious than the laughter of young children; it doesn’t even have to matter what they’re laughing about.”
― Criss Jami

Second— We loved a lot.
There was a tiny doubt about the existence of unconditional love in my heart; it was washed away this year. I felt and saw children loving and caring for each other more than in the past years. We witnessed them expressing these feelings even when they were apart from each other for 60-90 minutes. (for rest time).

After working all morning, when a child brings his work to me and says, with a purest smile “this is for you”, it is an indescribable moment of love. S/he chooses not to take the hard work home. Sorry, parents, but I have kept some of those and I have quietly kept some of those in your child’s cubby for you. When All those half dangling worms in the palms of your children, ants, beetles, spiders and insects that I cannot name, the beautiful yellow heads of dandelions, dried and rotten pieces of leaves and twigs and many more treasures that they find in the yard , ARE brought to me , I have felt curiosity and LOVE from your children.
Thank you again for allowing me to have this enriching experience of pure love from your Loving Children.

“Unconditional love is an illogical notion, but such a great and powerful one.”
― A.J. Jacobs

This cool month of May will surely lead us into the warm summer months soon. Here are some important updates.

  • Last day of school –May 23rd half day picnic for all, at the west side park. Please pack a sack lunch for your family. The bathrooms will be open at the park.
  • Our pets need a home for the summer. Please let Jama or Pavitra know, ASAP, if you would like to take a pet home for the summer. The pets will go on a first come first serve basis.
  • Cubby clean out is much needed this week. Please take home all the belongings in the cubby box.
  • Please check the extra set of clothes, for your child. These can be taken home or checked for appropriate weather if doing summer at school.

-Indu Agnihotri

 

This year has been so wonder-full!

I’ve had the pleasure of working along side some awesome future leaders. It is always an amazing experience to see these little people blossom into independent and capable humans.

Thank you for allowing me to share your most precious children. I learn from them as much as they learn from being at Center Grove Montessori.
To those friends who are returning, have a fun summer and see you soon! To my friends who are going on to other adventures, I will miss you and never forget you!

-Miss Jama

 

Wow I cannot believe the year has come to an end. I am thankful and happy to have had the chance to work and learn with a wonderful group of students. I have had an amazing journey as an intern here and look forward to the coming year. Have a wonderful summer and I hope to see some of my friends in the fall:)

-Miss Pavitra

 

Summer Session Sign up

Thinking about joining CGM??  Registered for fall and worry about the new experience for your child?  Sign up for our Summer Session!  They can come half day or full day and get a taste of what Montessori is all about.

 

Click HERE for all the summer session information.

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