Stella, Rob and the other 5th graders are beginning their hands-on algebra work where they learn to solve equations by adding or subtracting the same value from both sides of an equation. The concrete Montessori materials help lead them to be able to do this work abstractly.
TNSM Rocks!
Dear Friends and Families of The New School Montessori, I am pleased to announce our 3rd Annual “TNSM Rocks” event this February 6, 2016. This has been a successful and fun event combining fundraising and community building. In case you are new to the school, or new to the event, here is a brief description of what the night is all about. We gather together at The Northside Tavern, who has graciously hosted our event for the past two years, for a friendly game of “Skareoke” backed by Cincinnati Live Band Karaoke (boasting keyboard/bass/singer extraordinaire Paul Brumm, TNSM parent). Skareoke …
Abbia demonstrates use of the movable alphabet
TNSM 3rd grader, Abbia, gave a demonstration on the movable alphabet. Montessori students begin using these loose letters in preprimary as an early preparation for reading and writing. Many Montessori materials are used across the levels – so that each year students build on what they know and have a rooted and rich understanding of the subject.
TNSM student raises Blue Angora rabbits
Last Friday, Rob brought in his English Blue Angora bunny, Muffin, for sharing. He also has another Blue Angora named Batman Jr. He has been raising bunnies for 2 years. At home the rabbits have an indoor cage for winter cold temperatures, but during warmer weather they enjoy their outdoor cage. He spent a long time choosing the Blue Angora, and rode to Indianapolis to pick up Muffin.
Winter thoughts from Jeff Groh
Dear Friends, I hope everyone is having an enjoyable winter break. This time of year can often bring up many mixed emotions: stresses or pleasures that come from visits with extended family, remembering those we have lost, or the anticipation and hope that a new year brings. Whatever your circumstance, we wish you joy and peace. We are 4 months into the school year, and the staff at The New School Montessori is filled with gratitude toward the families and children we get to serve. One of life’s greatest joys comes from putting one’s talents and gifts toward a cause or …
Sing for Peace
Andrea Rosenthal Warnken’s 2nd-level students sang for peace around the world in this lovely arrangement of movement and song.
Guessing the instrument
Andrea Rosenthal Warnken’s first-level students have loved learning about the four families of instruments. They have been exploring each family’s commonalities as well as qualities and features that make each instrument unique. By taking on a secret instrument identity (clothes-pinned to their backs), students moved about the classroom asking questions of their classmates such as: “Am I high-pitched?” “Can you pluck me?” “Am I shiny?” Once the students felt certain of their identity, they sat with their “family” and shared the big reveal. If a student guessed incorrectly, the class, as a group, would give them more clues. They are …
Open House – Jan 24 (2-4)
We offer several open houses throughout the school year. We welcome you to attend any 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 24, 2016 Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. April 24, 2016 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 accredited school! The only …
Troop 191 donated a Ga-ga pit to our elementary woods
For his Eagle Scout Service Project, TNSM student, Carl (“Rob”) Meeks, planned and helped build a Ga-ga pit for TNSM’s elementary playground. Rob and Boy Scouts from Troop 191 dug numerous 2-foot-deep holes to support the octagonal structure. The New School Montessori is grateful to the Boy Scouts for volunteering their efforts and to Lowe’s Home Improvement and Menards for donating and/or discounting the raw materials for the project. Here are some photos from the Ga-ga pit construction site. The scouts worked over a day and a half putting the project together. TNSM alumni student (7th grader Eito) emailed a …
TNSM orchestra “bows” it out of the water!
We are thrilled to have Melissa Robinson, former NKU director of strings, leading our orchestra program. Not many elementary schools are able to offer a program like this, and we are grateful to have so many beginning and advanced string players involved. The Beginning Strings Class joined the advanced players for a song, and then the video ends with Katherine on violin joined by the rest of the orchestra.