MONDAY EXPRESS
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NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL
An American Montessori Society (AMS) Accredited Public School
(269)337-0700
Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal


Monday, February 18, 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.

It’s Official…Northglade is An American Montessori Society (AMS) Accredited Public School!!!

Last week, we received the much anticipated notice from AMS applauding our huge success in becoming an accredited school. This news is so wonderful and exciting for many reasons. (We’ve highlighted the following points of pride which show the importance of our fine school.)

· Northglade is the first and only AMS accredited public Montessori school in Michigan.
· AMS has accredited only two public Montessori schools in the nation. We are one of the two. What an amazing accomplishment!

We are proud members of the largest Montessori organization in the world that provides the leadership and inspiration to make Montessori a significant voice in education.
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Education should no longer be mostly imparting of knowledge, but must take a new path, seeking the release of human potentialities.
--Dr. Maria Montessori

Needs List for Our Fine School
1). New or Gently Used Belts for Pants
2). Small Disposable Cameras.
3). Educational Videos.
4). Ice Packs or Trays.

February’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:
· Show random acts of kindness toward others.
· Say, “Thank you” and “I appreciate your kindness,” as you receive your meals from others.
· Carry your work caddies or bins with grace.
· Keep feet on the floor while closing lockers.
· Handle your work plans or records with care. Avoid doodles, stray marks, or folds on the surface.

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


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

· Tuesday, February 19th – School Improvement/PTO Meeting (Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. & free babysitting provided!)

· Thursday, February 21st (2:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.) & Monday, March 10th (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) - African-American Wax Museum

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

· Monday, March 10th – Literacy Night from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

· Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - Kindergarten Round Up from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

· Friday, March 28 – No School for All Students!

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

· Tuesday, April 1st – Picture Day (Smile!)

· April 2nd & 3rd – Half Days of School

· Friday, April 4th – No School!

· April 8 & 9, 2008 - (Vision & Hearing Screening)

· April 7 – 11 - Spring Break / No School!

· Thursday, April 17th – Game Night!

· May 5th – 9th Teacher Appreciation Week!

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

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

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

· Wednesday, June 11th – Last Day for Kindergarten

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


Cut and return the bottom portion of this newsletter to participate in the weekly drawings (held on Fridays) for free books or bookmarks.
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