Preprimary students enjoyed a visit from School House Symphony. The children spread their arms wide when the music was loud and placed hands together when the music grew quiet. They patted their legs in rhythm to the music during fast and slow sequences. Many thanks to the musicians who gave such a fine and fun presentation!
Open House January 22 from 2-4 p.m.
We offer several open houses throughout the school year. We welcome you to attend one of our open houses, and we also encourage you to schedule a personal tour where you can observe classes in session, can join us for lunch and can meet our staff. January 22, 2017 Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. April 23, 2017 Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. For more information or to arrange a personal tour, please contact our Admissions Director, Ceara Comstock 513-281-7999 We invite you and your child to experience a truly joyous and nurturing environment at Cincinnati’s only American Montessori Society …
Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!
Dear Friends, The New School Montessori wishes you a Thanksgiving break filled with joy and good food! We are sincerely grateful for the families and amazing children at our school. We consider ourselves lucky to be a part of such a caring, bright, and diverse community. Over the next few days, take a moment to breathe, reflect, and experience the warmth of gratitude. “Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” -Ralph …
What I’m thankful for…
We left this morning’s presentation knowing that we all have much to be thankful for. New School Montessori elementary students shared this through cardboard art, plays, singing, presentations and notes passed out to the crowd. They were thankful for family, pets, nature, and even Garfield the cat. One note explained, “I am thankful for the seasons because of their diversity.” And we are thankful to the students for leading us into the holiday with such thoughtfulness and sincerity.
Turkey Anatomy 101
Students in (3-6) are brushing up on turkey anatomy. Can you locate the turkey’s tail fan, spur, beard, wattle, bill, snood, head and caruncle?
Who’s making the salad tonight?
Kindergartners practiced making a salad by cutting carrots, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce until each was just the right size. Teacher Colleen Blumer explained the difference between vegetables and fruit, and students searched for the telltale sign of seeds.
Bleach + green water = ???
In physical science 4th-6th graders learned that one sign of a chemical change is that there is a change in color when molecules mix together. Students predicted whether bleach, vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide would create a chemical change when mixed with our green-colored water.
Enjoy photos from the Belle Note Spaghetti Dinner Party held at TNSM last weekend.
This is just one of many parties donated by parents, staff and alumni families as auction gifts to our community. Attendees generously donate their admission fee to the school. Thanks for your support!
TNSM Spanish teacher Ximena Flores co-created a beautiful mosaic wall
New School Montessori Spanish teacher, Ximena Flores, and co-artist, Ann-Marie Herrera recently completed a 9-month mosaic tile work. Their piece measures 6 x 12 feet and depicts the Andes Mountains of South America, Ximena’s home for many years. It is on permanent display in Covington, KY next to the Hellman Creative Art Center. Their project came together with a Creative Community Grant from the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington, the generous tile donation of Rookwood Pottery Company Store, and the help of the local community working alongside the artists. The mosaic is called “Spreading Wings…Without Borders” or in Spanish, …
Unique. Just Like You.
As an independent, non-profit school, we have created a community that understands the importance of small class sizes, nutritious lunches, Montessori principles, and a relationship with our families and students that makes it clear we are not just educating the “whole child,” but rather, EVERY unique child. I wanted to take a moment to share why it is so important to give. Each year, The New School Montessori relies on donations from families, staff, friends and alumni to offset tuition, facility upkeep, classroom programming, scholarship opportunities, and teacher salaries. You might be thinking, “Parents already pay tuition, why should I …