Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700
Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
May 2, 2005

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT…

• WHAT: PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON THE REGIONAL MILLAGE
• WHEN: TOMORROW (MAY 3RD)
• WHY: THIS ELECTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE WONDERFUL STUDENTS AT NORTHGLADE!!!
• FAST FACTS: THIS IS A 3-YEAR REQUEST! THIS 1.5 MILL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE WILL HELP FUND THE OPERATIONS OF OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS. THE MILLAGE INCREASE WOULD COST THE OWNER OF A $50,000 HOME $3.12 A MONTH OR $6.25 A MONTH FOR A $100,000 HOME.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR FINE SCHOOL
OUR CURRENT STAFFING AND PROGRAMS CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Small Early Childhood Class Sizes
• Extended Day for 5 Year Olds
• Head Start Involvement in Classrooms
• Aides in Classrooms to Support Learning
• Technology Paraprofessional to Guide Students in Using the Computer as a Tool
• Enrichment Sessions with Art Teacher
• Certified Montessori Teachers and Administrator
• Outstanding Educational Program

Important Dates to Remember
Mark Your Calendars!

• DIBELS Testing- May 2-6, 2005 (Grades K-3 Only)
• Scholastic Book Fair – May 4-6, 2005 (Grades K-6) – Please drop by during the school day and purchase quality books and other literacy items.
• Book Nook (May – June 2005)
• REMINDER – School Improvement/PTO Meeting – May 16, 2005 (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m./Meeting) – Please attend!
• Spring Concert - May 18, 2005, 2:00 p.m. (Grades 4-6 ONLY)
• Track Meet – May 19, 2005 (Grades 4-6)
• Science Fair – May 26, 2005
• Lunch with Your Child – May 26, 2005 (Noon – 12:50/ Children’s House & Noon – 12:30 p.m./ Gr. 4-6 & 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m./ Gr. 1-3
• No School – May 30, 2005 - Memorial Day
• Kindergarten Dessert Night – June 2, 2005
• Half Day - June 13, 2005 - Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students
• Half Day – June 14, 2005 - Last Day of School for 1ST – 6TH Grade Students

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WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!