TNSM Students to Show Work in Kennedy Heights’ Student Art Show

Creative Minds: 6th Annual Student Art Show April 26 – May 24, 2014 Opening: April 26, 2-4pm Kennedy Heights Arts Center is presenting Creative Minds, its 6th annual student art show, celebrating the artistic work of Cincinnati students of all ages. There are quite a number of students from The New School Montessori who will be included in this show. Be sure to congratulate them and say hello at the opening. Maya Nina Ethan Ruth Gardner Silas Clo Ingrid Ashanti Ava Kaiya Tatum    

Kindergartners Created Their Own Degas Dancers

The kindergartners have been studying many famous artists. Their recent art show displayed works inspired by Lautrec, Monet, Picasso and more. Now they’re getting inspiration from Degas’ dancers and through the magic of pipe cleaners and foil, have captured the movement and grace of the human form.

TNSM’s Dance Program

By Jeanne Speier – TNSM Dance Teacher What to expect at our April 18 performance. The dance portion of our Montessori in Motion program takes place at 2pm in the Growing Room on April 18, 2014. You will have the opportunity to see what a Balinese dance class looks like. Students will share a Balinese welcome dance, a rice farmer dance, a hand dance and an excerpt from the famous Kecak dance which is based on an Indian epic poem the Ramayana. Dance Training In addition to an MA degree in Dance Therapy and a BA in Communication Through Movement, I trained …

Welcome to Our Open House

Welcome to our Open House Come see our beautiful campus in bloom, visit our classroom environments with your child and meet our amazing staff on Sunday, April 27 between 2:00 and 4:00pm. We offer a rich curriculum promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an integrated arts program that helps students understand their connection to one another and the world around them. Our dynamic community, holistic Montessori curriculum, credentialed staff and delicious, chef-prepared lunches are just the beginning of what makes The New School Montessori great. See you soon! (513) 281-7999 See our school blog  

Summer Camps Information

 Summer Camps (Summer Program Intensive) During the summer we offer quite a number of learning and enrichment experiences for TNSM students and for children not associated with TNSM. Check out the offerings listed and read more details in the link below. First Grade FUNdamentals with Stacy Armstrong Trash to Treasure with Robin Hartmann Tell Me a Story with Robin Hartmann The Drummer’s Groove with Baoku Moses Kids Kayak Kamp with Jeanner Speier and Don Brannen Sweet String Sounds of Summer with Melissa Robinson 9-12 Summer Bridge with Laura Slanker and Ceara Comstock Screen-Ready Summer Acting with Kate Wilford Nature Dance …

Spirit Wear on Sale

Spirit wear ordering happens in the spring and fall. Now that it’s finally spring, we can celebrate by wearing T-shirts, sweatshirts, and the new option, zip-up hoodies. Samples of spirit-wear colors and sizes are in the Mansion Lobby. Forms will be distributed in Friday folders, are available in the Mansion Lobby, and are linked below. Contact Ryonen Ignatius if you have any questions. Click here for spirit-wear order form.  

Summer Program Sign-up

Summer Program I and II  The New School Montessori offers 6 weeks of Montessori programming for 3- to 12-year-olds in the summer. Parents may schedule from 2 to 6 weeks of summer care. Part-time care until 1:00 is available for 3- and 4-year olds. Full-time care is from 8AM to 5:30PM. Lunch is provided and is included in the cost of summer tuition. Program I is for preprimary children, and Program II is for elementary-age children. What activities are available for preprimary children? Summer is a wonderful time for children new to Preprimary to begin making friends and to orient …

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Why Balinese Dance? Why Katherine Dunham Technique? Why Creative Movement?

By Jeanne Speier – TNSM Dance Teacher What to expect at our April 18 performance. The dance portion of our Montessori in Motion program takes place at 2pm in the Growing Room on April 18, 2014. You will have the opportunity to see what a Balinese dance class looks like. Students will share a Balinese welcome dance, a rice farmer dance, a hand dance and an excerpt from the famous Kecak dance which is based on an Indian epic poem the Ramayana. Dance Training In addition to an MA degree in Dance Therapy and a BA in Communication Through Movement, I trained …