NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

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Monday, December 18, 2006

Slow Down and Enjoy the Holidays...’Tis the Season to be Jolly!

Many times we tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Although shopping for that perfect gift for loved ones is a good thing, make time to reinforce academic and social skills. Plan on involving your child(ren) in making holiday cards to express appreciation for others, setting goals to learn something new over the break, helping out a neighbor or at the local mission, etc. Your family will enjoy the gift of time while reinforcing learning goals and creating new memories this season.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! ENJOY THE SEASON WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING AND LEARNING WITH YOU IN 2007.

January’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points (REVIEW):

· Quietly close doors when entering or exiting.
· Clean work and eating areas (tables).
· Carefully and quietly close and open lockers (D Wing).
· Use walking feet in the classroom and corridors.

Magnificent Maria Montessori…

   “Everything invented by man (or woman), physical or mental,   is the fruit of someone’s imagination”

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.)

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

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

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

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 & 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

Monday, May 28^th – No School – Memorial Day

Monday, June 13^th – Half Day & Last Day of School for Kindergarten

Tuesday, June 14^th – Last Day of School for Grades 1-6

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“Every Child Loves A Good Story! Read With and To Your Child!”

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

MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Monday, December 4, 2006

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Holiday Cooking is Fun and Educational!!!

Consider involving your entire family in preparing holiday meals this season. Cooking great tasting meals is not only practical but reinforces basic and life skills in many of the following areas:

· Reading: Following recipes

· Chemistry: Mixing ingredients

· Math: Measuring, doubling, and timing

· Counting: Setting the table

· Budgeting: Comparison shopping

Attention to detail: Following recipes and planning meals

· Strength building: Carrying groceries

· Small-muscle dexterity: Chopping, sifting, and pouring

· Responsibility: Completing tasks

· Creativity: Meal Planning

Source: Mayo Clinic Health Quest 2003

December’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· Sit properly in chairs with all (chair) legs resting on the floor.

· Use “Thank You” and “Please” when interacting with others.

· Help keep our bathrooms clean by reporting any problems with fixtures or floors.

Magnificent Maria Montessori…

“Follow the child.”

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.)

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

(November 2006 – May 2007) – Book Nook – On Monday mornings, students may purchase inexpensive books.
Tuesday, December 5^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.)
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
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 & 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

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

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***Let It Snow…Let It Snow!***

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

Children become like the things they love.

“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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