The New School Montessori Calendar

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Aug
19
Mon
New to TNSM – Preprimary Orientation
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

For preprimary students who have not attended TNSM before, we are offering 2 days of orientation for them to grow more familiar with the routines and rhythms of their new Montessori classrooms. These students are required to attend both days. Following their 2-day orientation, their next day with normal school hours is Wednesday, August 21 when school begins.

You are welcome to enter the classroom as early as 8:30 with your child.

New parents are to attend a brief parent orientation on Monday, August 19 in the Growing Room from 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.

 

Aug
20
Tue
Preprimary / Elementary Orientation
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

For preprimary students who have not attended TNSM before, we are offering 2 days of orientation for them to grow more familiar with the routines and rhythms of their new Montessori classrooms. These students are required to attend both days (Aug 19, 20). Following their 2-day orientation, their next day with normal school hours is Wednesday, August 21 when school begins.

You are welcome to enter the classroom as early as 8:30 with your child.

Elementary student orientation  (10AM – 2PM)
For elementary students new to TNSM and for those entering 1st and 4th grade. Lunch is provided.

Board Meeting @ The New School Montessori
Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We have 12 parent board members each year who meet with administrative staff to help guide the business and mission of the school. You are welcome to attend TNSM Board meetings usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of most months

Aug
21
Wed
First Day of School @ TNSM
Aug 21 all-day

All students begin their regular schedule today.

Aug
27
Tue
Parent Night (3-6) @ Growing Room
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Event for parents of 3-to 6- year-olds to hear about the educational plans for their children. Childcare is provided for children of New School age.

Childcare is provided for children of New School age downstairs in Buckeye Room (across from the West Room). Please sign in and out.

Everyone should meet in the Growing Room for a brief introduction.  Families will then break out into sessions depending on what level your child is in (3’s, 4’s, or Kindergarten).  The orientation will include information on procedures, curriculum expectations, and social/emotional planes of development.
Parent Night (9-12)
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Teachers will make a brief presentation to all of the (9-12) parents, letting you know about procedures in the classroom, ways to contact them, and their educational plans for the year. There will also be time for questions and answers.

Aug
29
Thu
Parent Night (6-9) @ Growing Room
Aug 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Teachers will make a brief presentation to all of the (6-9) parents, letting you know about procedures in the classroom, ways to contact them, and their educational plans for the year. There will also be time for questions and answers. Childcare is provided for children of New School age.

Sep
2
Mon
No School – Labor Day
Sep 2 all-day
Sep
4
Wed
Parent/Student Beginning Strings Orientation Sept 4, 2019 @ The New School Montessori
Sep 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting for prospective beginning strings students and parents will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in the Growing Room. Students in grades 2-6 are eligible.

Melissa Robinson, TNSM’s music teacher and orchestra leader will discuss the strings program and answer any questions the parents may have. Students may choose violin, viola, cello, or bass. We are thrilled to have Melissa Robinson, former NKU director of strings, leading our orchestra program.

A representative from the Baroque Violin Shop will be present to handle  instrument rental.  Students should attend the meeting with their parents so that they can be measured for the correctly-sized instrument.
Call or email Melissa Robinson if you have questions.
Sep
10
Tue
Diversity Committee Meeting – All Welcome @ TNSM Growing Room
Sep 10 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

The diversity committee will be meeting on Tuesday mornings from 8-9 AM in the Growing Room on Tuesdays through September. All are welcome to attend.