4th-6th grade students at The New School Montessori are studying elements and the periodic table in their chemistry lessons. In a recent experiment, students made carbon dioxide (CO2) by combining baking soda and vinegar. They channeled the resulting gas through a paper towel tube to an open flame. Voila, the candle went out! Do you know why? You are welcome to check your answer with any of our 4th-6th grade chemists.
5th grade ABC poetry takes you from A-Z in countries, colors, birds and more
TNSM teacher Emily Olexsey led her 5th grade students in a poetry exercise where they each chose a theme and listed words within that theme to take them from A to Z. Students chose topics from Shakespeare to colors, birds, countries, the Periodic Table and more.
Computer skills are an important part of our curriculum
Fourth graders are practicing their computer skills in teams by creating documents, naming them and putting them in folders. They are learning the basics of of Microsoft Word as they type with indents, change line spacing, fonts, italic, bold etc. The lesson ends with each child logging out and returning his/her laptop to the docking station for recharging.
Unique. Just Like Me.
Catherine Pray Bollman led her (6-9) New School Montessori students in a discussion about the importance of differences and that what makes us unique is something to celebrate! Students drew images of themselves and shared some of the things they’re proud of that make them unique.
Born with a bang!!!
TNSM 1st graders created works of art based on what they’re learning about the Big Bang Theory. It’s fascinating to see how each of them was inspired with their own interpretations.
Is it racquetball…kickball…baseball…dodge ball?
It’s a game you won’t see played anywhere except at The New School Montessori because our 5th graders made it up. To truly understand the rules, you’ll need to find a 5th grader to explain them to you.
How would you end this sentence?
Fourth level students at The New School Montessori are practicing their end marks. There are many sentences included in this work, and it’s the students’ job to place each sentence under the end mark that represents the best ending for it. Click on the image below to see it more clearly.
Unique birds spotted in the elementary art room
You often see birds hanging out with their friends on telephone wires. Some unique species have been spotted in the elementary art room of The New School Montessori, and more are soon to join them. Students were led by their teacher, Robin Hartmann, in a guided meditation to imagine themselves flapping and soaring high above. They were then directed to imagine what they might look like as a bird and to create it.
Jordan Scannella: performing, recording, teaching and touring.
New York City bassist Jordan Scannella (’92) began his musical pursuits playing piano as a third grader at The New School Montessori. He went on to take up the electric and upright bass as an eighth grader at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. Jordan was given a scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston where he was awarded the Bass Department Achievement Award for his performance ability. After graduation, Jordan stayed in Boston for a few years, did some contract gigs in China and moved to New York City in 2007. Since moving to New York City, Jordan has …
2010 Grads share plans for their future
Keziah Barker will be attending Capital University this fall with a major in music production and a minor in business. Along with that she will be continuing in her vocal training. She may eventually change her major to vocal performance because that is her true passion. In the future she hopes to have many opportunities to perform as well as open her own Jazz club. During Keziah’s high school years at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, she was asked to sing with the school’s electric jazz orchestra as well as accompany them on their annual summer tour in Branson, Missouri. She was awarded the 2015-2016 Vocal Directors Award during their academic awards ceremony. Over …