MONDAY EXPRESS

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

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Monday, January 8,2008

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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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We’re off once again to an exciting start. Our wonderful teachers and support staff are delighted to serve tomorrow’s leaders using methods of inquiry and discovery. To nurture and cultivate our students’ talents and unique abilities, we value your involvement and thank you for resolving to play an active role in your child’s educational career during 2008.

Review of Grace & Courtesy Focal Points for Fall 2007:

Walk around people having a conversation. If needed, say, “Excuse me!”

· Stand tall with a straight back and proud shoulders when speaking.

· When speaking, use a low voice to avoid disturbing others.

· 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.

· Use eye contact when speaking or listening to others.

· Control body parts while moving around the environment.

· Maintain a clean and organized work space in all areas in the school.

· Use kind words when speaking with others in all areas of the school.

· Quietly open and close doors to avoid disrupting others.

January’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· Remove snow from boots or shoes when entering the building.

· Walk around work on rugs/mats.

· Neatly store personal items in lockers or on hooks in cubby areas.

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We must help the child to liberate himself from his defeats without making him feel his weakness. --Dr. Maria Montessori
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! – WE LOVE NORTHGLADE!!!

Tuesday, January 15^th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided!)

January 25^th & February 8^th – No School for All Students!

January 29^th – Spaghetti Dinner (Time TBD)

Friday, February 8^th, No School for All Students!

February 12^th – 14^th – Valentine’s Day Sale

Monday, February 25^th – Mid-Winter Break/No School!

March 3^rd – 7^th - Book Fair

Friday, March 28 – No School for All Students!

March 31^st – April 3^rd (Parent-Teacher Conferences/Please Plan on Attending!)

Wednesday, April 2^nd – Half Day of School

Thursday, April 3^rd – Half Day of School

Friday, April 4^th – No School!

April 7 – 11 - Spring Break / No School!

Thursday, April 17^th – Game Night

May 5^th – 9^th Teacher Appreciation Week!

Monday, May 26^th – Memorial Day – No School!

Friday, May 30^th – Lunch with Your Child!

Friday, June 6^th – End-of-the Year Celebration

Wednesday, June 11^th – Last Day for Kindergarten

Thursday, June 12^th – Last Day for Grades 1 – 6 & 6^th Grade Graduation (10:00 a.m. in the Gym)

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Contact the office (337-0700) if you are interested in serving as the PTO Vice President this school year.

Thank You!!!

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Visit our fine school at www.northglademontessori.org.