Hello Friends, I can’t believe it’s almost Winter Break! What a fast, fun, and fabulous start to the year! Thank you for all the ways you support TNSM. Most importantly, thank you for being in partnership with us as we work together to raise good citizens and happy humans! I had the pleasure of touring Dean Blase, Deputy of Education at the American Montessori Society, earlier this week. After touring through all of the programs and enjoying one of our AMAZING lunches, Dean observed how “joyful” the students and staff seemed. As a former teacher, principal, principal supervisor, and …
School House Symphony played musical games with students
Trombone, French horn, cello, flute, clarinet, and violin combined in concert to demonstrate a game of high vs. low, loud vs. soft, and fast vs slow to enthralled students. School House Symphony visited, introducing their instruments and key musical concepts to New School Montessori 3- to 6-year olds. We are so grateful for the magical ways they present their work and love of music to children.
Kaleidoscope Center: Coming Soon!
Hello Friends, I hope you all had opportunities to share moments of gratitude with those you love over the holiday break. There is much sorrow in the world right now, and it is important to keep our hearts open, and cherish the good in our lives. like a community than a “school.” A place that centers on the child, and from there everything else ripples forward: nourishing healthy food, caring attentive teachers who see the whole child, beautiful outdoor environments that invite children to be children – creative, playful, and deeply connected to nature. Just today, we received a note …
We Wish You Peace
Dear New School Montessori Families, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for each and every one of you. Your support and engagement make our school a truly special place. I encourage you to embrace moments of quiet gratitude. Taking the time to reflect on the things we are thankful for can be a powerful and grounding experience for both adults and children alike. Thank you to our (6-12) community who participated in this morning’s offering of sound, silence, and gratitude. I know it was a powerful experience for some of us. We can take this opportunity …
I Love This Place!
Hi Friends, I am so grateful for this community! Parents dropped off some beautiful gifts to recognize the first day of Diwali, our parent volunteers have been working hard to keep our campus beautiful and flourishing–and of course–our students never cease to astonish! Speaking of our students, we had a lovely kick off for our Annual Fund Giving Week where parents could check out a little something students had been working on to demonstrate what they love about The New School Montessori. And how about this? Over the course of a week, our 6th grade students worked with the Urban Wilderness crew, …
Sharing Cultural Lessons & Traditions in (3-6): Dia de Muertos & Papel Picado
This article is written by TNSM parent members of the Diversity and Community and Engagement Committee (D+CE) and expresses their views. At TNSM, we are grateful to have this D+CE forum that allows opportunities for members of our community to share their own beliefs, always with the goal of expanding our understanding of each other’s experiences and points of view. The (3-6)-year-old children had the pleasure of welcoming two TNSM parents to their classroom and to the non-napper program to learn about Mexican tradition of ‘Day of the Death / Dia de Muertos’ and Papel Picado. Jan’s mom, Karla, came …
Native American flute music brings healing
Our Appreciating Differences teacher, Johnnyé White, invited guests, Edward and Lydia Ellis, to share Native American flute and drum music along with a story about the character painted on their drum. Lydia inspired students with tales of overcoming life-changing strokes to regain enough mobility to continue to express herself musically. Lydia was a teacher in a school system for many years and taught flute lessons. Her life changed dramatically 12 years ago when she suffered from 2 strokes within a 48-hour period that left her hand and leg altered in ways that made it difficult to walk – and impossible …
Benefits of giving teachers time to know their students
Hello Friends, I hope everyone is finding the parent/teacher conferences meaningful and helpful as we work together to support these amazing kids. Recently a parent shared a NYT article that illustrated the powerful benefits to student learning when a child has a teacher for multiple years. As a Montessorian who has seen the profound impact of this, I wanted to forward the article to our community. Way to go Maria Montessori! Best, Jeff Groh Director What Most American Schools Do Wrong Oct. 22, 2023 By Adam Grant Dr. Grant, a contributing Opinion writer, is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School …
Looking Forward to Parent/Teacher Conferences
Hello Friends, We will soon be having our Parent/Teacher Conference Day and Professional Development for our Elementary staff. Our teachers are eagerly looking forward to connecting with you to discuss your child’s progress and growth. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for us to join forces as partners in your child’s education journey. At The New School Montessori, we believe that fostering strong connections between educators and parents is essential for your child’s success and well-being. Whether your child is in the early stages of Montessori education or has been with us for a while, these conferences are a great …
Peace Education
Dear TNSM Friends, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the profound philosophy of Maria Montessori and her vision for creating a world without war through peace education. Maria Montessori had a profound belief in the power of education to transform not only individual lives but also the world at large. One of her central goals was to foster a culture of peace, harmony, and understanding among children, as she saw them as the architects of a more peaceful future. Montessori education is built on the fundamental respect for each child as a unique individual. By recognizing …