Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700

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Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
Kalamazoo Public Schools
Monday, October 31, 2005

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE IMPORTANT…PLEASE ATTEND!

As Montessorians, we pledge to hold the highest expectations for the academic achievement and social/emotional development of all students. Learn about our commitment to your child(ren) by attending the scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Explore the wonderful activities and materials used to provide your child(ren) with enriched and quality educational experiences.

Parents, please be prepared to speak with our caring teachers about your child(ren)’s learning goals, academic progress, homework suggestions, peer interactions, social development goals, and other topics deemed important. Teachers will share work records and planners with assignments and deadlines (for E1 and E2 students).

We look forward to welcoming you to conferences on November 7 & 9, 2005. Please also feel free to tour the beautiful school environment, sign up to volunteer for upcoming events, and contribute to our school improvement efforts.

Don’t Forget…

Items ordered to support this semester’s fundraiser can be picked up today. We would like to thank all parents for participating and also those who were able to help fill orders.

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

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Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!!

• Monday, October 31, 2005 - EdPerformance Reading and Mathematics Tests Continues (Grades 4-6)
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• Thursday, November 3, 2005 - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - PTO/School Improvement Meeting/Light Meal Served
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• Monday (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday (12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.), November 7 & 9, 2005 Parent-Teacher Conferences
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• Wednesday, November 9, 2005 – Half Day
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• Thursday & Friday (November 10 & 11, 2005) – No School!
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• November 15, 2005 - Picture Retakes (Smile Again!!!)

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REMINDER…

We are Now Collecting…

Items for Food Baskets, Pennies for the United Way Campaign (KPS Goal: 1 Million Pennies), Box Tops, Campbell’s Soup Labels, Felpausch Receipts, and Ink Cartridges as Fundraisers.

Sensational After-School Program – Family Night/Books & Cider in November 2, 2005 - Contact Mrs. Terrentine)

Book Nook (October 2005 – May 2006)

Twice a week (Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons), students have the opportunity to purchase inexpensive reading materials in the library. Please contact our PTO member Mrs. Bolhuis at 337-0700, if you are interested in helping.

Medical Information Needed – Please report medical conditions requiring special attention at school.