TNSM staff tell about their summer

The New School Montessori staff were happy to see one another as we organized the classrooms and office spaces this week. Many thanks to Helen Adams for this group photo she took on the day that our parent community made us a fabulous lunch! A camera-shy Johnnye is behind Robby. As you prepare for your child’s first day, you may want to read (below) about where staff members have vacationed and what projects they’ve completed this summer. Ann Baumgardner I tried a new career as a movie producer. On several weekend visits to Mom’s, I recorded her holding up one family photo after another while she told exciting stories about …

Shawn Dougherty joins our Preprimary Program

I’m so happy to be returning to the (3-6) program at TNSM after a 10-year retirement. This lovely school has stayed firmly in my heart. The nearly 23 years I spent in the South Room represent the majority of my teaching career. My husband, Gary, and I feel blessed that the lives of each of our three children, and our oldest grandson have been supported and informed in beautiful ways by the time they have spent at TNSM. It will be my great pleasure to work with Caroline and Emily, this year’s North Room team. As we put our collective heads …

Welcome back to TNSM!

We are looking forward to another year with our New School families. Please click below to see a video message from Director Jeff Groh, or you can click here to read his message.  

Jeff’s end-of-the-year message

TNSM Director Jeff Groh thanks families for a wonderful school year together. He recaps some highlights and looks forward to the fall as we begin another year.

Students observed as plastic bags and milk jugs were being made

6th graders were invited by TNSM parent Ndiba Dioh to tour the Lyondellbasell Technology Center. Students learned how polymers are used to make plastics and discovered that extensive research and technology goes into creating and testing products.

Students reported on various countries in Africa

Students in (6-9) have been learning about the countries of Africa. To support their classroom study, a homework assignment was given to create a written report about a particular country and to include a poster, diorama or food from the culture. In the photos below, you’ll see some of the variety of their presentations.

Elementary students enjoyed their overnight at Camp Ernst’s high adventure camp

Elementary students practiced the independence they’ve built throughout the school year during their 2-day and 1-night adventure at Camp Ernst. Students received encouragement and cheers of support from teachers, classmates and parent chaperones as they made their way across rope bridges, glided through treetops on zip lines and rope swings, rang bells on climbing walls, paddled kayaks and rode horses. It was amazing to see the students’ confidence soar as they tackled new and exciting challenges.