MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI

MAGNET SCHOOL

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Kalamazoo Public Schools

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Monday, November 19, 2007

The mission of Northglade Montessori Magnet School, a diverse nurturing family of students, educators and parents, is to prepare each student to become a well educated, responsible and respectful contributor to family and community by enhancing academic achievement through a literature rich curriculum that integrates technology, addresses individual needs (social, emotional, academic, and physical) and unique talents, in partnership with family and the community.

Our School Is A Success!!!!

We recently received GREAT news from the American Montessori Society (AMS). A national team of AMS experts observed all aspects of the environment and judged our work against a rigorous set of standards. Their findings revealed the following:
High Quality Learning Takes Place in All Classrooms
Students work at their own pace and celebrate gains when setting new goals.
Students understand and demonstrate respect for self, others, and the environment.
Teachers demonstrate a strong sense of commitment and passion for working with students.
The environment showcases beautiful resources.

The AMS Board of Directors will finalize the accreditation process in March for our fine school. (Hooray!!!)

Have You Checked Out Our Website?

Our website (www.northglademontessori.org) features helpful links to health issues for children, fundraiser initiatives, school news, PTO updates, background information on Montessori, etc. We continue to routinely improve our site to appeal to and address the needs of our families and the wider public. Please review our site and provide suggestions on topics of interest or improved avenues to communicate school news.


November’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

• Walk slowly and use care when transporting lunches in bins.
• When delivering mesges, use good eye contact, clearly state the reason for your visit, and wait patiently for a reply.

Use actions and words that show appreciation for others.


“Language is the most powerful instrument of human progress.” – Dr. Maria Montessori

Needs List for Our Fine School

1) Canned Goods for Holiday Baskets
2) New or Gently Used Hats, Scarves, Gloves or Mittens

Language Development in the Children’s House

The direct aim of language presentations in the Children’s House is to support the development of language during the period of the absorbent mind and appeal to the sensitive period for language, which is essential for the development of the whole being in our culture. The indirect aim is to gain specific knowledge of writing,reading, pencil control, auditory discrimination, and visual discrimination. The language curriculum prepares for abstraction for more complex skills.

ANYONE INTERESTED??? THE POSITION OF PTO VICE PRESIDENT IS OPEN1 THANKS TO VICKY MITCHELL FOR DOING AN OUTSTANDING JOB FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS.


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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! –

WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

• November 21st – 23rd – No School!
• Thursday, November 29, 2007 – Skate Party at Roller World from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 11th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza Served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided) Please plan on attending.
• Thursday, December 12th - Holiday Concert (“Holiday of Giving”) – 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.
• December 13th & 14th – Vision & Hearing Screening & Re-Checks on January 17th.
• December 24 – January 4 – Winter Break/No School!
• Tuesday, January 8th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided!)
• January 25th & February 8th - No School for All Students
• Monday, February 25th – Mid Winter Break
• Friday, March 28 – No School for All Students!
• Friday, April 4th – No School
• April 7-11 – Spring Break/No School

Visit our fine school at

http://www.northglademontessori.org/

MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
(269)337-0700
Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal
Kalamazoo Public Schools
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Monday, November 5, 2007

The mission of Northglade Montessori Magnet School, a diverse nurturing family of students, educators and parents, is to prepare each student to become a well-educated, responsible and respectful contributor to family and community by enhancing academic achievement through a literature-rich curriculum that integrates technology, addresses individual needs (social, emotional, academic, and physical) and unique talents, in partnership with family and the community.

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Do You Know the Basics of Childhood Asthma?

It seems like many parents are talking about childhood asthma these days. Schools across the state have reported in an increased number of children with asthmatic conditions. As a precautionary measure, we will discuss the following questions at our PTO meeting in November.

What is Asthma?

Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways (the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs). The inside walls of your airways become inflamed (swollen) making the airways very sensitive and strongly reactive to allergens.

What are the Symptoms?

The symptoms of asthma for most children include coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing, and they may be brought on or triggered by having a cold, changes in the weather, exercise or exposure to cigarette smoke, pollen, mold, animals, and pollution. If you can learn the things that trigger your child’s asthma problems, it can help to avoid them.

How Do You Prevent an Asthma Attack?

The goal of treating asthma is that your child be symptom free and able to perform his/her normal activities. Asthma should not usually limit your child’s activities, unless s/he is having an asthma attack at the time. In addition to avoiding triggers, asthma is prevented by taking daily preventative medications. Read more about asthma at http://www.pediatrics.about.com/

November’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

Walk slowly and use care when transporting lunches in bins.
When delivering messages, use good eye contact, clearly state the reason for your visit, and wait patiently for a reply.
Use actions and words that show appreciation for others.

Needs List for our Fine School

1) Napkins and cups for snacks.

2) Cleaning supplies (child-size brooms, dust pans,sweepers, dust cloths, and buckets). Room fresheners (plug-ins & potpourri).

Welcome to the American Montessori Society Dedicated Team Members

This week we are excited to share our work with a group of Montessori experts. We will hold conversations about best practices. As reported at the PTO meeting earlier this year, we look forward to receiving useful information about our school and sharing it with you in the future.

“It is the child who makes the man (or woman), and no man (or woman) exists who was not made by the child s/he once was.”
--Dr. Maria Montessori

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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

· November 7th – 9th – MEAP Testing for Grades 5th – 6th Encourage students to do their personal best

· Thursday & Friday, November 8th & 9th – Half Days for all students

· Tuesday, November 13th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided!) KPS nurse available to discuss peanut allergies and asthma.

· November 21st – 23rd – No School!
· Thursday, November 29, 2007 – Skate Party at Roller World from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

· Thursday, December 12th - Holiday Concert (“Holiday of Giving”) – 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. in the Gym.

· December 13th & 14th – Vision & Hearing Screening & Re-Checks on January 17th.

· December 24 – January 4 – Winter Break/No School!

· Tuesday, January 8th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided!)

· January 25th & February 8th - No School for All Students

· Monday, February 25th – Mid Winter Break




Visit our fine school at http://www.northglademontessori.org/