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This week’s quote:   “Of all things love is the most potent.” – Maria Montessori

On Monday, December 17^th the Kindergarteners had their chapter book party celebrating Flat Stanley”s Christmas Story.  The children enjoyed arts & crafts, food, games, and visited with friends from P2.  We want to give a great BIG thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped make this day a memorable one for the Kindergarteners.  Thank you for your time and support!!

Primary Sing-A-Long:

It was so wonderful seeing everyone join together on Thursday and share some holiday songs.  The children were very excited to spend time with their parents, grandparents, and siblings, and were thrilled to be able to deliver their gifts to you.   We want to thank you for coming and hoped you enjoyed it too.

We want to wish all our amazing families a HAPPY HOLIDAYS and we hope you have a fun and safe winter break!!!

See you all next year (Tuesday, January 8^th)—– HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hello Parents and Welcome to our blog!!

This week’s Quote:
“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.” – By Maria Montessori

Last week on Friday, the children celebrated “Pajama Day” – they enjoyed coming to school with their pajamas on and having a sort of “Relaxing Day”- with lots of work 🙂

Cultural studies:

We are continuing to learn about Europe and the many different countries including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and England.  We discussed the language spoken and worked on finding the different countries on a map.  The children are exploring with the many new works that are related to Europe – coloring maps and related famous landmarks from each country.

Special Visitor:

Ms. Maria – the Spanish Immersion teacher from E3 (lower Elementary classroom) came to our classroom to share pictures, stories, and facts about the famous landmarks in Spain.

Holiday Celebration Sing-A-Long:

We have been working hard on learning our holiday songs for our sing-a-long on Thursday, Dec. 20^th @ 10:15-11:100am.  Hope to see you all there!!!

Art Area:  The children are enjoying all the fun holiday arts & crafts that are offered in the art area.  They are decorating our seasonal tree we have in the classroom.

The children are enjoying all the yummy snacks that are being brought in weekly by the parents.  During the month of January and February, there are e few weeks that need to be filled for snack donations.  If interested, please sign up on the snack sheet located outside our classroom door.  Thank you!

Upcoming Events:

On Monday, Dec. 17^th – Kindergarten Chapter Book Party @ 1:30pm

On Thursday, Dec. 20^th – Primary Sing-A-Long @ 10:15-11:00am

On Friday, Dec. 21^st –  ½ day dismissal @ 11:15am – Winter Break Begins

On Tuesday, Jan. 8^th – School Resumes

Hello Parents and Welcome to our blog!

This week’s Quote:

“The first essential for the child’s development is concentration. The child who concentrates is immensely happy.” – Maria Montessori

Cultural Studies:

This week we started learning about Europe and some of the historical landmarks (ex. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Buckingham Palace), famous people, and the different countries that make up the continent. The children are coloring flags from the different countries, and learning all about the different Islands and peninsulas that make up parts of Europe.  The children are also singing songs and looking at pictures related to Europe.

Primary sing-Along:

On December 20^th @ 10:15-11:00am, you are invited to join us in the classroom for a winter sing-a-long and share a snack with your child.  The children are practicing their songs and are excited to share this special time with you.  All are welcome to join us (parents, grandparents, siblings etc. – the more the merrier!!!)

The children are working nicely together and our younger friends in the classroom are learning so much from the older friends.

P.E. class:

The Kindergarteners LOVE going to P.E. with Coach Dodge.  They are learning games and teamwork, and all about building physical activities strength.

Winter Celebrations:

The children are learning about many different traditions people celebrate during December.  Our Practical Life area offers many different works that are related to the different holidays that are celebrated this time of year.

Upcoming Events:

Monday, December 17^th – Kindergarten Chapter Book Party

Thursday, December 20^th – Primary Winter Sing-Along @ 10:15-11:00am

Friday, December 21^st – Half-day  dismissal @ 11:15 – Winter break begins

Monday, December 24^th-January 7^th-No School – Winter Break

Tuesday, January 8^th – School Resumes

We hope everyone has a Fantastic weekend!!