Preprimary students visited Greenacres where they made salads from start to finish. Students began by examining compost and the creatures that help create soil. They learned about gardening and then picked greens for their salad. Students ground spices for the buttermilk dressing and finally tasted the “fruits” – or rather the “vegetables” of their labor.
“Found Sound” students make music in innovative ways
TNSM music teacher Andrea Warnken asked 6th grade students to work in groups to create “Found Sound.” Their cohesive compositions were inspired by watching videos of John Cage and the Blue Man Group. Sounds could come from man-made or natural objects. Students were required to analyze sound sources for complementary and contrasting timbres. They decided whether a piece would be rhythmic or arrhythmic and determined how to communicate stop and start points. The videos below show 2 different compositions created by a student group.
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4th, 5th and 6th grade students loving Shakespeare!
The New School Montessori’s Shakespeare Club is Cincinnati’s only Shakespeare Touring Ensemble made up entirely of child actors. Each year, a select group of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from The New School Montessori offer a free 45-minute version of some of Shakespeare’s greatest works. They’ve performed, Macbeth, Julius Caesar, Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet. In addition to providing shows for various elementary schools and local groups, they will also be performing in Project 38. Shakespeare + New School students = Spectacular. You’ve got to check this video out!
Students tour Melink to learn about energy conservation and more
TNSM parent Jeremy Chapman led our 1st-3rd grade students on a tour of Melink (the company where he works in Milford, Ohio). Melink began as a kitchen hood manufacturer with a unique bend toward energy conservation. Their industrial “smart” kitchen fans were created to run only at rates and intervals that are necessary, therefore, saving lots of energy. Melink is leading the way in creating buildings that are energy sustainable. They use their own building as an energy lab, showcasing: the use of geothermal – which limits the amount of heating and cooling required to make their building comfortable, use of wind turbines and solar panels as renewable energy sources …
Students’ construction of cubes leads to understanding of algebraic expressions
The tangible experience of building 3-dimensional cubes lays the foundation for the study of algebraic expressions. Because students have worked with the Montessori materials, they don’t just memorize binomial and trinomial equations but have an abiding and deep-rooted understanding of the concepts.
5th grader achieves Eagle Scout
Congratulations to TNSM 5th grader Rob Meeks. He’s the youngest to be awarded Boy Scout’s highest honor, Eagle Scout.
“Our City” art show at Brazee Street School of Glass displays TNSM-student work
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating “Our City” at the Brazee Street Studio’s 6th Annual Kids’ Exhibit. New School Montessori students will be among 15 different schools represented in the show. Their work is inspired by what makes their neighborhood and city special. Opening Receptions are listed below, but the students’ work will be on display from June 10-August 4, 2016 in the C-Link Gallery. June 10, 6-9 p.m. July 8, 6-9 p.m.
Students learned about fossils on field trip
Last week on their field trip, 4th and 5th grade students had a fossil lesson at Falls of the Ohio State Park in Indiana. Students learned what the fossilized animals they were studying would have eaten and looked like millions of years ago.
TNSM’s Diversity Committee invites you to “30 Americans”
The Diversity Committee invites you to a special tour of the 30 Americans exhibition at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Saturday, May 14 at 11am. Andrew Palamara, Assistant Director of Docent Learning, will be our tour guide. Please meet in the front lobby, parking is $4 if you are not a museum member. Admission is free. This exhibition focuses on issues of race, gender, and historical identity in contemporary culture, while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Diverse in medium, subject matter, and perspective, the exhibition highlights a wide range of cultural backgrounds and life experiences …
Baby chicks in the preprimary classroom
Preprimary students were delighted to see the baby chicks Charlie brought in to show her friends.