Monday Express

MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools
Monday, April 16, 2007

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How Can We Contact You?

The School Improvement Team is in the process compiling a survey to learn about your needs in the school. We are interested in determining your opinions about program quality, climate, parental involvement, and academic achievement.

In order to communicate with you effectively about your expectations, the Northglade Montessori PTO Newsletter will invite you to indicate the best way to contact you for either disseminating or soliciting information. Please take a moment to respond to the feedback portion of the upcoming PTO newsletter.

Testing During April

Students will receive district assessments in mathematics and reading over the next two to three weeks. The IOWA Test of Basic Skills (Grades 1^st through 6^th) and Gates-MacGinities (K) will report achievement levels and monitor students’ progress on a yearly basis. In order to ensure that

students are prepared to test, please discuss the importance of doing their personal best and getting plenty of rest each night. Eating healthy meals is also a great way to boost BRAIN POWER.

Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· Respect personal belongings (hats, gloves, jackets, backpacks, folders) by storing them in the appropriate areas in the classroom and/or cafeteria.

· Use materials and supplies properly.

· (REVIEW) - At the end of the school day, silently exit the building and board the buses.

Concerns, Questions, Comments…

Contact the office or attend the regularly scheduled School Improvement Meetings to discuss topics of interest. The first portion of the meetings are dedicated to reporting concerns or offering feedback. Also, for your convenience, a box for your suggestions is now available in the office.

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Magnificent Maria Montessori…

“Children show a great attachment to abstract subjects when they arrive at them through manual activity.”
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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: Classrooms are in need of Kleenex, small lamps, plastic cutlery, room deodorizers, hand towels, snacks, and baskets.

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 team.

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Parent Liaison for Northglade

Ms. Ruby

344-9895

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

· Tuesday, May 7^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, May 23^rd – Spring Concert commences at 2:00 p.m. with 1^st-6^th students

· Thursday, May 24^th – Kindergarten Dessert Night

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

· Thursday, May 31^st - Skate Party (PTO Sponsored)

· Tuesday, June 5^th – EC Nature Center field trip

· Tuesday, June 12^th - Kings Game

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

· Thursday, June 14^th – Half Day

& Last Day of School for Grades 1-6

(6^th Grade Celebration)

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