Monday, May 19, 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 TIME TO SPRING CLEAN TO PROMOTE LEARNING & GIVING!

As the school year draws to a close, consider completing the following organizing/cleaning activities with your family to prepare for a sensational summer of learning, giving, and fun:

Supervise big cleaning tasks in bedrooms or learning spaces to neatly sort and organize your child(ren)’s spelling lists, math practice sheets, writing assignments, projects, etc. Contact the teacher for additional work or copies of previously assigned lists.

Clean bookshelves or bins to locate reading materials. Take unwantedgently used books to the mission, churches, or other local agencies. In the newly organized space in your home, include challenging books on various topics. Contact the office or classroom teacher if additional books or other reading materials are needed to engage your child(ren) in 30-minute daily reading time this summer.

Donate unwanted clothing (in good condition) to Northglade or others in need. Consider contacting the Deacon’s Conference Center, Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, etc. for picking up donated items such as clothing, toys/games, furniture, appliances, etc.

“The unknown energy that can help humanity is that which lies hidden in the child ”

--Dr. Maria Montessori

May’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· When traveling around the school, avoid touching the windows or walls with hands or feet.

· Store pencils in your classroom when traveling to another location.

· When visitors ask, “How are you?” your answer should include words such as, “I am fine. How are you?”

· Give a sincere compliment to someone doing good things. Start your statements with words like…”I like how…”, “That was really good when…” “I noticed when…” “Nice job on…”

Needs List for School…Thanks!

Please donate small gardening tools.

We also need pants (sizes 5-8).

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

Tuesday, May 20^th – PTO Meeting in the Library (4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 21^th – Spring Concert at 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 22^nd – Girls on the Run 5K at Western Michigan University (6:30 p.m.) Please support our girls!!!

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

Tuesday, May 27^th – Gardening Day in the Children’s House (Please dress appropriately!)
May 27, 2008 – Support Staff Recognition Week!

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

Wednesday, June 4^th – Kindergarten Dessert Night!

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)

DON’T FORGET!!!

LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD ON MAY 30^TH.

Visit our fine school at www.northglademontessori.org.

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

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read the Monday Express with my child(ren) and pledge to promote reading in our home this week by__________________________________________.

Signature of Parent/Guardian______________________________________ Student(s)_____________________________________________________ Date_______________________________Teacher(s)________________________________________________________________________________

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