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• 1905 was treated to an interesting presentation on Vietnam by Mrs. Pham. She brought spring rolls for all of the kids to enjoy and shared some wonderful pictures.
• To celebrate Chinese New Year we had two great presentations on China and Chinese New Year by Mr. Wang & Ms. Phuong, respectively. The kids loved learning about China, and we will all have good luck all year. Gung hay fat choi!
• Ms. Gibbs gave a great presentation on Ethiopia to Ms. Denise's class. The kids loved learning about a different culture, and Ethiopia's interesting alphabet. Everyone received an informative booklet on Ethiopia to enjoy at home. Thanks Ms. Gibbs!
• Ms. Ali's class was treated to a wonderful presentation on Chinese New Year from Ivy's mom, Ms. Louie. The kids all received a lucky red envelope and some Pocky. Yum!
• Ms. Denise's class was treated informative presentation on Chinese New Year from Emma's mom, Mrs. Ton. She brought some traditional clothing and delicious food. Everyone learned a lot!
• Last Thursday, January 12th, Jack's parents, Ms. Lee & Mr. Cecil came by Ms. Denise's class to give a very informative presentation on Jolly Ole' England. They taught our students the British equivalent of American words, sang "The Yellow Submarine" and brought delicious jam tarts for everyone to enjoy. It was a great time!
• Ms. Sunita's class had the opportunity to learn about the South American country Ecuador during a presentation from Carol Ramsey, Sophia and Alana's mother. The children loved the photos of the mountains and old-fashioned trains they got to see.
• Kalki and Ashok’s mother, Nishamathi Pradeepkumar, gave a wonderful presentation on India to Ms. Sunita’s class on August 19th. We learned about the colorful culture of India, and the students were even given bindis as a reminder of what they learned!
• On September 21st, Ms. Ali’s class was treated to a presentation on woodworking from Ron Chandler, Riley’s dad. The students were fascinated by all the different types of tools used to construct things out of wood.
• Anna Garcia, Jase’s mother, spoke to Ms. Sunita’s class about Mexico. She brought maracas so we could play some traditional Mexican music, and we were even shown some Mexican games. It was an enjoyable time for all.
• On September 27th, the children of 1903 were excited to hear about being a lawyer from John Scott’s mother, Shelly Gray. We learned about the law and how we can find it in our everyday lives. Everyone learned a lot!
• On Wednesday, September 28th, Anjeanette Watkins, an industrial engineer, taught us about the way mail gets from one place to another. It was an enlightening experience for the whole class.
• Maceo’s mother, Jeanette Cross, told the students of 1905 all about her job as a doctor. The whole class was fascinated by the stethoscopes and other instruments that we use to listen to our bodies.
• Armin Vit, Maya’s father and a graphic designer, gave a very interesting presentation to Ms. Ali’s class on his job. We learned all about where the images we see everyday come from.
• Shanna Barry gave a wonderful presentation on September 28th about her job as a nurse. The class learned lots of different ways to stay healthy all year long.
• Damon and Nanette Flowers, the parents of Summit and Sage, taught us all about communication in their absorbing presentation. The opportunity to chat with children in India by way of Skype was an unforgettable experience for our class.
• On October 3rd, Nathan’s mother Angela Vogeli spoke to the class of 1903 about her job as a lawyer. It was great for the children to think about what great jobs such as this they can look forward to when they grow up.
• Joseph Di Giovanni, Miranda’s father, gave an interesting presentation on his job as an engineer. It really made our class think about how things that we see everyday are built.
Newsletter
Northwest Montessori Office Newsletter
July 2009
"Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty."
-- Louis D. Brandeis
This Past June...
June marked the start of our summer season and we had plenty of activities to start celebrating. Ms. Meena and Ms. Malini's classes had a wonderful time with their Hat Day, Ball Day, and Picnic. Ms. Ali's class started in full swing with Splash Day which was a huge success. They also enjoyed their Color Day, Ball day and Game Day. Of course we must not forget their 4th of July Celebration. All the children worked very hard and did an outstanding job. Ms. Denise, Ms. Joan, and Ms. Sunita also had their share of fun this month! They enjoyed their Yellow Day, Ball Day and their Splash Day too.
Upcoming July Events...
Independence Day
Independence Day is more than a chance for family and friends throughout the country to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays, it is an annual celebration to commemorate the courage and faith of our founding fathers in their pursuit of liberty. We hope that everyone will enjoy their holiday with friends and family and we look forward to everyone's safe return!
Summer Reading Contest
Last year was a huge success with our Reading Contest. With all their hard work, the children combined read more than 1700 books, that's incredible! This year, Ms. Ali, Ms. Denise, Ms. Joan, and Ms. Sunita will have all their children give another go at trying to read even more this year! Please stay tuned next mouth to find out how amazing all of the children did and how many more books they read.
Thursday, July 2, Red, White and Blue Day
Since we will all be enjoying our July 4th holiday with friends and family, 1901 and 1905 classes will start the July 4th holiday off by celebrating with a red, white and blue day. So please remember to wear your holiday spirit on July 2nd. Also, the class has been busy learning about cows and how dairy is made so to treat them for all their hard work, they will be making homemade ice cream!
Why the Montessori Method?...
Meeting the Needs of Your Child
The Montessori Method is a hands-on, prepared environment that is always growing at a child's own pace. A Montessori environment is an attempt, in an orderly fashion, to meet the multiple needs of each child and the needs of different types of children. Educating children in an atmosphere where their need for time, space, support, and stimulation can be met is just one of the many benefits of the Montessori Method
Reminders...
• Please have a seasonally appropriate change of clothes in your child's cubby.
• Tuition is due by the 7th of each month. Payment received after the 7th will incur a $25 late fee and payment received after the 20th will incur an addition $30 late fee.
• July 3rd -- the school will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
• Please don't park in either of our neighbor's parking lots, specifically 1907 Koenig Lane.
• Please Label everything in your child's cubby, including nap blankets, and show and tell items.
• Please remember to bring a bottle of insect repellent to school labeled with your child's name.
Upcoming Events
• May 1st - 3rd: NWM Annual Science Fair (Details)
• Sunday, May 12th: Mother's Day
• Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day
Important Alerts
• The school will close early at 5pm on Friday, May 17th for the Annual Teachers' Dinner.
• The school will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day.
Parents' Reviews
"I am continually amazed by NW Montessori! The Science Fair is just another example of how truly smart and advanced ALL of the NW Montessori kids are b/c of the great teachers and supportive parents. Kate is more than prepared for kindergarten and possibly 1st grade :)"
"Northwest Montessori is an exemplary school for children. We are so glad that both of our sons have had the opportunity to attend and benefit from all of the skilled teachers and the incredible curriculum. This school exposes children to other countries, their cultures; the children learn mathematics through division; they are always reading and writing and they explore various American traditions and others from around the world. They have an annual science fair with individual experiments and several performances throughout the year. We can't say enough about NWM. We know our sons have both acquired skills that they will build on for the rest of their lives."
"I just wanted to let you know that we were VERY impressed with the science fair in Ms Khataw's class today!! The kids and teachers clearly spent a lot of time and effort preparing for the fair, and it was a wonderful event! The songs and riddles were so cute, and the kids obviously practiced. Also, very impressive that you were able to keep the whole event (with 33 kids) in 1 hour! I was so proud of Alexander and all the children today!"
"My daughter went to this school when she was 2.5 years till she was 5 yrs. She is now 8 yrs. She used to be a skittish little girl, afraid of doing most things. But now she had blossomed and grown to be a well-rounded girl. She has done really well in elementary school so far because of her Montessori background. It is not just the materials that she got exposed to, but also the great learning habits that the teachers instilled. The best part about this school is that it has the right amount of balance between structure and fun/free activities. This school has worked so well for our daughter that we are now sending our son to go there. And he loves it."
"Having an extensive background in education research, my husband and I had high expectations for any pre-school program we would select for our twin boys. Over two years later, we are still quite happy that we followed the advice of another parent to give the program a try. The teachers are all very experienced, and provide structure and support while still being nurturing. Additionally, they help children value education and become motivated independent learners. My children gained many skills in the program, both academic and social. I feel they will be heading into Kindergarten way ahead of the curve. I highly recommend this program!"
"We are always amazed (but no longer surprised) when Liam beams with pride after he learns how to spell new words we didn't teach him at home. The teachers at NWM are not only talented and dedicated, they truly care about all their students."
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