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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, March 27, 2006






PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE IMPORTANT…PLEASE ATTEND!

In transforming our environment into a Montessori school, 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 this 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, and other topics deemed important. Teachers will share work records, sample work, and planners with assignments and deadlines.

Friendly Reminder…

Please visit the office during conferences to update student records (i.e., contact information, emergency and authorized family members and friends to transport, visit, and sign out students).

Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!

Our Parent-Teacher Conference dates have been scheduled for Monday, March 27th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please attend!

***WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!***

Important Dates Continued

  • March 27 – 29, 2006 - Students to Take Make-Up District Tests / EdPerformance and The Cognitive Abilities Tests (Grades 2nd – 6th to participate)

  • Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 & 30, 2006 – Half Days

  • Friday, March 31, 2006 – No School!

  • Monday-Friday, April 3-7, 2006 – Spring Break!

  • Thursday, April 13, 2006 – Picture Day

  • Thursday, April 13, 2006 – PTO Meeting (6:00/School Improvement Meeting-6:30/PTO Meeting) – Snacks Provided & Free Babysitting!

  • Tuesday, May 2, 2006 – Election Day – Please Vote!!!

  • May 2006 – Spring Concert!

  • May 7-13, 2006 – Teacher Appreciation Week!

  • Friday, May 19, 2006 – Bring Your Parent to Lunch!

  • Monday, May 29, 2006 – Memorial Day – No School!

  • Thursday, June 8, 2006, Skating Party (Details TBA)

  • Monday, June 12, 2006 – Kings Baseball Game

  • Tuesday, June 13, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Kindergarten

  • Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Celebration Ceremony for Grade 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  • Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day of School for Grades 1-6. (Have a Fabulous Summer!!!)

NEEDS LIST – Placemats, Serving Trays, Wicker Baskets, Bookends, Welcome Mats, Small Drinking Glasses, Gently Used Books, Classical Music, Small Table Cloths, & Artwork



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Monday, March 20, 2006

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, March 20, 2006

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

What: Parent Meeting Presented by

Superintendent Dr. Janice Brown

When: Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: King-Westwood Elementary

1100 Nichols Rd.

AGENDA

Join the Parents from Indian Prairie and King-Westwood to discuss:

A) The possibility of all KPS 6th Graders attending middle schools (grades 6-8) in the future

B) Information on the 2006 Bond Proposal

C) Other ideas for quality educational delivery systems for our students.

INCENTIVE:

Classes (EC, E1, E2) with the highest number of parents in attendance will win a prize. Please plan on attending this important meeting. Thank You!!!

Gentle Reminder….

Enjoy all electronic devices and playing cards (including Yugio, Pokemon, etc.) at home. Thank You!




Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!

* March 20 – 30, 2006 – Students to take upcoming District Tests / EdPerformance and The Cognitive Abilities Test (Grades 2nd – 6th to participate)


* Thursday, March 20,21 2006 – Mobile Dentist
* Friday, March 24, 2006 – No School!


* Our Parent-Teacher Conference dates have been scheduled for Monday, March 27th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please attend!


* Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 & 30, 2006 – Half Days


* Friday, March 31, 2006 – No School!


* April 3-7, 2006 – Spring Break!


* Thursday, April 13, 2006 – Picture Day

*Thursday, April 13, 2006 - PTO Meeting (6:00/School Improvement Meeting - 6:30 PTO Meeting) - Snacks Provided and Free Babysitting!

* May 2, 2006 – Election Day – Please Vote!!!


* May 2006 – Spring Concert!

*May 7-13 - Teacher Appreciation Week

*Friday, May 19, 2006 - Bring Your parent to Lunch!

* May 29, 2006 – Memorial Day – No School!

* Thursday, June 8, 2006, Skating Party (Details TBA)

* Monday, June 12, 2006 - Kings Baseball Game


* Tuesday, June 13, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Kindergarten


* Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Celebration Ceremony for Grade 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.


* Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Grades 1-6.

NEEDS LIST - Placemats, Serving Trays,Wicker Baskets, Bookends, Welcome Mats, Classical Music and Artwork

***WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!***


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Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700


Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, March 13, 2006



Students to Take Upcoming District Tests

Students in grades second through sixth are
scheduled to take the district-level
EdPerformance Test that measures achievement
in reading and mathematics. The Cognitive
Abilities Test will be administered to third
third graders. Tests are scheduled over the next three
weeks. Please make sure that your child(ren) are
prepared by eating healthy meals, receiving
adequate test, and demonstrating their personal best.


What is Bach Around the Clock?

Our wonderful E2 choir has spent a great deal of
time practicing for an upcoming concert to honor
famous composer J.S Bach. Students will
showcase their talents with other school in the
county. Please plan on supporting this grand
performance on Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the
Kalamazoo College-Dalton Fine Arts Building (Main
Theater). Two free performances are scheduled
for 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed
to transport students. Mrs. Hickman can be
reached at Northglade on Wednesday and Friday
of this week if you need to reserve tickets or are
available to transport students.

Important Announcement

Superintendent Dr. Janice Brown will hold a
meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
to discuss a) the possibility of all KPS 6th graders
attending middle schools (grades 6-8) in the
future, b)information on the 2006 bond proposal,
and c) other ideas for quality educational delivery
systems for our students. The meeting will be
held at King-Westwood for the parents of
Northglade Montessori, Indian Prarie,
and King-Westwood. Please plan on attending!

Reminder...

To enjoy a safe and productive learning environment,
please leave all electronic devices and playing cards
(including Yugio, Pokemon, etc) at home. Thank You!
Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!

* Thursday, March 20, 2006 – Mobile Dentist

* Friday, March 24, 2006 – No School!


* Our Parent-Teacher Conference dates have been scheduled for Monday, March 27th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please attend!


* Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 & 30, 2006 – Half Days


* March 31, 2006 – No School!


* April 3-7, 2006 – Spring Break!


* Thursday, April 13, 2006 – Picture Day

*Thursday, April 13, 2006 - PTO Meeting (6:00/School Improvement Meeting - 6:30 PTO Meeting) - Snacks Provided and Free Babysitting!

* May 2, 2006 – Election Day – Please Vote!!!


* May 2006 – Spring Concert!

*Friday, May 19, 2006 - Bring Your parent to Lunch!

* May 29, 2006 – Memorial Day – No School!

* Thursday, June 8, 2006, Skating Party (Details TBA)

* Monday, June 12, 2006 - Kings Baseball Game


* Tuesday, June 13, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Kindergarten


* Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Celebration Ceremony for Grade 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.


* Wednesday, June 14, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Grades 1-6.

NEEDS LIST - Placemats, Serving Trays,Wicker Baskets, Bookends, Welcome Mats, Classical Music and Artwork
***WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!***

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Monday, March 06, 2006

Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS
WEEKLY NEWS FROM
NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
1914 Cobb Avenue
(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
KalamazooPublic Schools
Monday, March 6, 2006

Please Vote on Election Day—May 2nd!!!

The Kalamazoo Public School District is seeking an $85.5 million bond issue for construction of new buildings, facility, and classroom improvements at each district facility, and technology upgrades.

Every school building in the district will receive improvements. Here are the improvements for Northglade Montessori Magnet School:

  • Remodel east 2 toilet rooms
  • Replace cafeteria lighting
  • Replace classroom lighting in old section
  • Replace secondary clocks
  • Provide 30-student computer lab
  • Replace 19 corridor doors and hardware
  • Install carpet in 12 classrooms (1/2 of each room)
  • Install ceramic tile and fixtures in restroom C7a
  • Replace cabinetry and sinks in 13 classrooms
  • Install security system for the front entrance
  • Purchase equipment
  • Extend p.a. system to include corridors

Thank you for serving as a school partner as we continue to improve our environment.

Important Dates to Remember

Mark Your Calendars!!

  • Thursday, March 9, 2006 – PTO Meeting (6:00/School Improvement Meeting-6:30/PTO Meeting) – Snacks Provided & Free Babysitting!

  • Friday, March 24, 2006 – No School!

  • Our Parent-Teacher Conference dates have been scheduled for Monday, March 27th from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. & Wednesday, March 29th from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please attend!

  • Wednesday & Thursday, March 29 & 30, 2006 – Half Days

  • March 31, 2006 – No School!

  • April 3-7, 2006 – Spring Break!

  • Thursday, April 13, 2006 – Picture Day

  • May 2, 2006 – Election Day – Please Vote!!!

  • May 2006 – Spring Concert!

  • May 29, 2006 – Memorial Day – No School!

  • June 13, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Kindergarten

  • June 14, 2006 – Celebration Ceremony for Grade 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

  • June 14, 2006 – Half Day & Last Day for Grades 1-6.

***WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!***

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