On Saturday, July 19 The New School Montessori is hosting a “bring-a-friend-to-brunch potluck” from 11:00 to 2:00. My Nose Turns Red Circus will be performing at the end of the brunch! What to bring: Something “brunchy.” Your family. A new family to share your amazing school with! What to expect: 11:00 – 12:00 Eat and mingle 12:00 – 1:00 Children – Have fun in the preprimary playground Adults – New School Presentation/Discussion 1:00 – 2:00 My Nose Turns Red Circus Performance Good food, great people, a circus, and a meaningful discussion about education! Please RSVP (281-7999), so we can get an …
Bring the kids to experience their “parade moment” with The New School Montessori.
If you’ve never been in a parade before, I recommend that you walk with us in Northside’s noontime July 4th parade on Friday. It’s great fun to be greeted by folks along the parade route who cheer, wave and occasionally mist you with a garden hose as you pass by on foot, on a bike, in a stroller or on a scooter. You can see on the map below that it’s an easy stroll through the main street of Northside. We hope you’ll bring the kids to experience their “parade moment” with The New School Montessori.
Checkmate
TNSM teacher Ceara Comstock and her students made a lot of strategic moves during chess camp this summer. They were cool under pressure, whether winning or losing, in the nicely air-conditioned classroom. te
Days 4-6 at Harvard’s Art of Leadership: Improving Schools
(John Harvard is a sculpture in bronze by Daniel Chester French in Harvard Yard, Cambridge, Massachusetts honoring John Harvard (1607–1638)) Day 4: Dr. Jeff Howard and Dr. John Collins presented on how high expectations and writing across the curriculum produce thoughtful, goal oriented students who know how to think critically and confidently. Dr. Howard shared a story about his student orientation into Harvard that confirmed his belief that high expectations have powerful effects. As he sat among the freshman class in a large assembly hall wondering if he had actually deserved the right to be there or if he somehow …
Please RSVP to the office by June 27 if you’re coming to Bring-a-Friend-to-Brunch Potluck
We are still enrolling for the 14/15 school year, so let’s spread the good news! On Saturday, July 19 The New School Montessori is hosting a “bring-a-friend-to-brunch potluck” from 11:00 to 2:00. I know it’s a long name but it’s fun to say! Bring one or more families you know who are interested in the type of education that honors each child’s unique journey towards independence and fulfillment. Oh, and if you need a hook, My Nose Turns Red Circus will be performing at the end of the brunch with two of our alumni! What to bring: Something “brunchy”. Your family. A new family …
Alumni, friends and families to join us in Northside’s July 4th parade…
If you’re available on the 4th of July this year – there’s nothing more wonderful than to have throngs of people waving at you, clapping and making you feel famous as you join us behind The New School Montessori’s banner in Northside’s 4th of July parade. And what a great message we have to share with the community – Academic excellence with Montessori heart! Please join us as we walk, bike and stroll on the easy walk down Hamilton Avenue. Please call the office at 281-7999 to let us know if you’re thinking about coming, so we’ll have an idea of numbers. …
TNSM Leadership
Despite the opportunities that summer often presents us to relax, take time off, and enjoy the calm of lazy days, much is happening with many throughout our TNSM Community. Service Learning in Costa Rica For the second time in three years, eight 9-12 year old students have the good fortune to have traveled to Costa Rica for one week of cultural exchange and service learning. Traveling with two TNSM teachers, Nancy (9-12) and Robby (3-12), the students have teamed up with True Nature Education Director Joshua Canter and his staff to see Costa Rica, to enjoy many of the wonders that …
TNSM hosted a special gathering of superheroes and princesses.
TNSM preprimary teachers, Lydia Neiheisel and Jennifer Frank, hosted a princesses and superheroes community party at The New School Montessori. Our metropolis was quite safe with Superman I, II, III and IV, Wonder Woman, Buzz Lightyear, and Spider Woman and Man all in attendance. I’m not as schooled on my princess names, but it looks to me like Keaton, in her blue dress, was a recently awakened Sleeping Beauty or a “Frozen” Princess Elsa. Everyone had a wonderful time dressing up and dancing to superhero and princess music. We really appreciate the support of New School families and staff with these “fun and fundraising” community parties.
Marin sent us a beautiful thank you note from Japan.
Japanese-Montessori student, Marin, sent us the most beautiful thank you note with a drawing of the school’s Mansion. Miyoko Wordell from the Montessori International School in Japan, brought 4 students this spring to visit our school. They stayed with New School families and studied with our students during the day in the classroom. We are grateful for the friendship that has developed over the years between our two schools.
Annex Bazaar raised $593.60 for charities.
Many thanks to the Annex students and their families for donating items sold in the Annex Bazaar that raised $593.60. The student board elected to split the proceeds between C.A.P.S. (Captive Animal Protection Society) and Make A Wish Foundation. Each foundation received $296.80. Great job!