MONDAY EXPRESS

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NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

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Monday, November 20, 2006

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We Are Thankful For Our

Families!

In the Montessori learning environment, we incorporate lessons and practical experiences that instill a strong sense of respect and gratitude for the abundance of gifts that are presented to us on a daily basis. Students learn to give thanks by celebrating and honoring parents and other community members who offer their time, resources, and talents to the school.

Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, provide opportunities for your children to express their thanks for the many gifts that have been received by a) serving meals, b) making handmade gifts, and/or c) completing special household tasks.

We wish our wonderful students and their loving families a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. We are so very thankful for the support in classrooms, on field trips, and with PTO-sponsored activities.

November’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· Take care of the work space or tables by cleaning stray pencil or crayon marks.

· Report or remove paper/trash and debris in the hallways.

· Give good eye contact when speaking to others.

Magnificent Maria Montessori… “When dealing with children there is greater need for observing than of probing.”

Needs List…Thanks for Helping!

(Please donate any of the following requested items. Your much needed contributions can be dropped off in the school office before December 19^th.)

REQUEST #1: Gently Used Games and Craft Materials (These items are needed for daily enrichment time to support PTO- purchased materials.)

REQUEST #2: Holiday Baskets (Your donations may include canned goods, boxed foods, store or dining certificates, coupons, cooking utensils, dishes, tablecloths, kitchen towels, unopened toys for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, books in good condition, blankets, and warm socks.)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

(November 2006 – May 2007) – Book Nook – On Monday mornings, students may purchase inexpensive books.

Thursday, November 23^rd & Friday,

November 24^th – Thanksgiving Recess

Tuesday, December 12^th – Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday, December 14^th & 15^th – Vision & Hearing Screening

Monday, December 25^th – Friday, January 5^th – Winter Break

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***Let It Snow…Let It Snow!***

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Tuesday, January 9^th – PTO/School Improvement Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes promptly at 8:00 p.m. Your input is needed. Please plan on attending! (Pizza Meal & Free Babysitting Provided.)

Thursday, January 11^th – Vision & Hearing Rescreening

Monday, January 22^nd - No School

Friday, February 9^th – No School

Monday, February 26^th – Mid-Winter Break

Friday, March 23^rd - No School!

Monday, March 26^th (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday, March 28^th (12:30 p.m. – 8:30- p.m.) – Spring Parent Teacher Conferences

Half Days on Wednesday, March 28^th & Thursday, March 29^th & No School on Friday, March 30^th for K-6^th.

Monday, April 2^nd – Friday, April 6^th – Spring Break

Tuesday, June 14^th – Last Day of School

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Thanks for attending Parent-Teacher Conferences

Find us on the web at www.northglademontessori.org or www.kalamazoopublicschools.k12.mi.us

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“We must help the child act for himself, will for himself, think for himself.”

Children become like the things they love.

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“The secret of good teaching is to regard the child's intelligence as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown, to grow under the heat of calming imagination.”

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Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS

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NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

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Monday, November 6, 2006

We Love Northglade Because of Our Wonderful Families!

Thank you for your assistance with maintaining a calm and orderly school environment. Our students are able to spend more time on task and teachers have the opportunity to teach due to your family discussions at home. At Northglade, we present Grace and Courtesy Lessons that a) target positive behaviors conducive to teaching and learning, b) model what appropriate behaviors look like, sound like..., and c) monitor students’ daily display of the demonstrated expectations. Ask your child(ren) about the Grace and Courtesy Lesson(s) of the day and/or week.

Needs List…Thanks for Helping!

(Please donate any of the following requested items. Your much needed contributions can be dropped off in the school office before December 19^th.)

REQUEST #1: Gently Used Games and Craft Materials (These items are needed for daily enrichment time to support PTO- purchased materials.)

REQUEST #2: Holiday Baskets (Your donations may include canned goods, boxed foods, store or dining certificates, coupons, cooking utensils, dishes, tablecloths, kitchen towels, unopened toys for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, books in good condition, blankets, and warm socks.)

Friendly Reminders…

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).

Also, if your child is allergic to certain food items served by the KPS Food Service Program, please be sure to complete the dietary needs form as soon as possible. Your immediate attention to this request will ensure that your child’s records are current and the necessary food substitutions are provided when appropriate.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

• (November 2006 – May 2007) – Book Nook – On Monday mornings, students may purchase inexpensive books.

• Tuesday, November 7^th – PTO/School Improvement Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes promptly at 8:00 p.m. Your input is needed. (Pizza Meal & Free Babysitting Provided.)
• Friday, November 10^th – Picture Retakes (Smile, Again!)
• Monday, November 13^th (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday November 15^th (12:30 – 8:30 p.m.) – Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences / Please Attend!!
• Half Day on Wednesday, November 15^th & No School on November 16^th & 17^th.
• Friday – Sunday, November 17^th -19^th – Festivals of Trees
• Thursday, November 23^rd & Friday,
• November 24^th – Thanksgiving Recess
• Tuesday, December 12^th – Holiday Concert at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday & Friday, December 14^th & 15^th – Vision & Hearing Screening
• Monday, December 25^th – Friday, January 5^th – Winter Break
• Thursday, January 11^th – Vision & Hearing Rescreening
• Monday, January 22^nd - No School
• Friday, February 9^th – No School
• Monday, February 26^th – Mid-Winter Break
• Friday, March 23^rd - No School!
• Monday, March 26^th (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) & Wednesday, March 28^th (12:30 p.m. – 8:30- p.m.) – Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
• Half Days on Wednesday, March 28^th & Thursday, March 29^th & No School on Friday, March 30^th for K-6.
• Monday, April 2^nd – Friday, April 6^th – Spring Break
• Tuesday, June 14^th – Last Day of School

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Thanks for a Fantastic Fundraiser!