Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

Monday, January 15, 2007

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.!

Please join the scheduled celebrations in Kalamazoo this month as community members recognize and honor the work of Dr. King. This outstanding peacemaker and youngest Nobel Peace Prize Recipient called for personal responsibility in fostering world peace.

Our Montessori students have this great legacy to reference when learning how to work in a peaceful manner with all people and find friendly solutions to problems. We are grateful for Dr. King’s

leadership as he raised the level of consciousness of all people.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Welcome Back to School. We are off to a great start and appreciate the support in the school from Parent Corps this semester.

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

· Quietly enter the classroom without disturbing others.

· Use a quiet voice when waiting in the cafeteria.

· Use kind words when others help with tasks.

· At the end of the school day, silently exit the building and board the buses.

Magnificent Maria Montessori… “Only the best for the smallest.”

Needs List…Thanks for Helping!

(Please donate any of the following items from Requests #1 & #2. Your much needed contributions can be dropped off in the school office.)

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

REQUEST #2: Clothing and props needed for the African-American Wax Museum. (Contact Ms. Bradford to learn more about needed items.)

REQUEST #3: Parent Volunteers Needed (Assistance is needed with Teacher Appreciation Week during May 12-16, 2007.) Contact Mrs. Bolhuis if you are interested in joining the planning

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

Monday, January 22^nd & Friday, February 9^th – No School

Tuesday, January 30, 2007 – Parent Spaghetti Dinner (Serving Times at 6:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, February 13^th – PTO/School Improvement Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and concludes promptly at 8:00 p.m. Please plan on attending! (Free Pizza Meal & Babysitting Provided.)

Wednesday, February 14^th – Valentine’s & Brotherhood Music Concert for the Early Childhood Classes (2:00 p.m.)

Friday, February 16^th – African-American Wax Museum (10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.) & March 1^st (6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Monday, February 26^th – Mid-Winter Break & Friday, March 23^rd - No School!

Thursday, March 1^st – Literacy Night

(6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

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

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