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• 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
May 2009
"Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body."
-- Elizabeth Stone
Upcoming May Events...
Wednesday, April 8, Egg Hunt
Cinco de Mayo honors Mexico's unlikely defeat of the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin. At Northwest Montessori we will be celebrating the culture and heritage of our neighbors with traditional Mexican song, dance, and food.
Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for moms, and we hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday full of good food and memories. We will be spending time in all our classes discussing and giving thanks for everything that mother's do for us.
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day
Of course Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer, and we hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate with their family, and enjoy the season with loved ones. But we must always remember that it is a time to remember and honor the U.S. men and women who lost their loves serving their country.
Friday, May 29, Anniversary Party
It's almost time! Our big 25th Anniversary is just around the corner, and all our students are busy putting together a wonderful show. We cannot believe it has been 25 years, and we know that it would not have been possible to reach this milestone without the endless support of the Austin community, and the dedication of the many students, parents, and educators who have become a part of the Northwest Montessori family. Thank you so much for a wonderful 25 years! As with our holiday program, the school will be closing between 12:00-1:00pm so that we can all be ready for the program at 5:00pm.
Why the Montessori Method?...
Hands On
The 'Hands On' method is distinctive to Montessori education, and one of the primary reasons it has been so successful. It was the great philosopher and teacher Aristotle who first observed that there is nothing in the mind that is not first in the hands. 'Hands On' is the active employment of all senses focused on achieving a particular goal. We believe that we should not stubbornly fight against a child's natural desire to experience the world tactilely, but rather use this desire to improve muscular development, hand-eye coordination, organization, processing, and concentration.
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.
• School will be closed Friday, April 10, 2009.
• 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
• January 13th - Blue Day
• January 16th - MLK Day (School Closed)
• January 20th - Pajama Day
• January 27th - Red Day
Important Alerts
On Monday, January 16th, the school will be closed in remembrance of Martin Luther King Day.
Parents' Reviews
"Dear Staff and Teachers of NWM,
We wanted to say a big "Thank You" to all of you for being Anderson's home-away-from-home for the last year. You may know that Anderson had a rough start to his life, being abandoned as a young boy with unaddressed medical issues, his life could have taken a very sad route. When we got him home, we took a leap of faith and enrolled him in school shortly after. At that point he couldn't speak English, and was still in a cast for his foot problems.
Almost immediately after he started at NWM we noticed how happy is was to go each day and how easily he made friends and we knew we made the right decision. We feel the teachers, staff and other children there have made an enormous impact on his life. He is so confident, lively, curious, optimistic and happy...qualities that will carry on with him in every aspect of his life. He can now count to 100, write his name and more, is fluent in English and is not far from reading. Thank you for helping instill him with these values and challenging him to be a great student and citizen. He's so proud of his Memory Book you sent him home with, and still talks about the "Life-cycle of a Ladybug" from the Science Fair. Take care and thank you again!
Sincerely,
Anna Uliassi & Jason Friday"
"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."
"Over the years that my son has been at Northwest Montessori House of Children, we have come to love this school, and would recommend it to all parents. What is best is that the teachers and staff seem to love what they do. Along with being firm with the children, they are friendly and affectionate, providing them with a loving, cheerful and encouraging environment. The science fair in my son's class this year was a truly amazing experience. Each of the 30+ children had their own experiment which they presented and shared with their families and some local experts. My son articulated the complete functioning of a doorbell with authority. We were amazing to see how much the children knew not only about their own experiments, but also those of their classmates. I have found that here at Northwest Montessori, they provide the children with a stimulating environment that truly hones their love for learning."
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