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/