MONDAY EXPRESS

NORTHGLADE MONTESSORI MAGNET SCHOOL

An American Montessori Society (AMS) Accredited Public School

(269)337-0700

Dr. Terina Harvey, Proud Principal

Monday, June 2, 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.

Catch the Sizzling Summer

Reading Buzz!

Check out fabulous summer

book recommendations, tips,

activities, and resources to

help motivate all readers at

scholastic.com/readingbuzz/.

You may also download

reproducible bookmarks

and sheets to record titles

read and enjoyed over the

summer. Students who

share with classroom teachers

the titles of books read (at

least 25 titles for grades K-3

and 35 titles for grades

4-6) will earn a prize in

September. Happy Reading!!!

Strategic Planning

Expectations Are Now on Our

Webpage for Parents! Visit

our fine school at

www.northglademontessori.org

End-of-the-Year Expectations for All Students…

• Follow the Golden Rules (Respect Self, Others, and the Environment) on the school grounds and bus.
• Continue to complete all assignments using your personal best. Learning will take place until the second week of June.
• Return library books, borrowed items, special notes with instructions, and permission slips in a timely manner.
• Before coming to school, know the plan for dismissal time to avoid calling home for instructions.
• Monday, June 9^th is the last day to carry backpacks to school.
• Check for lost or misplaced items in the cafeteria and Room C1.

Updated contact information is needed to end the year with accurate records for students. Thank you for your prompt response.

June’s Grace & Courtesy Focal Points:

· When traveling around the school, walk around work.

· When deep cleaning, remove stray pencil marks.

· When visitors ask about your work, report on two or three of your favorite works using positive words.

· Help a younger child to carry his/her breakfast tray in the cafeteria.

· Walk in line when exiting or boarding the school bus.

Needs List for School…Thanks!

Please donate small gardening tools, wicker baskets, small glass containers, and small glass serving trays. We also need pants (sizes 5-8) and belts.

“A child’s parents are not his makers but his/her guardians. They must protect him/her and have a deep concern for him/her like one who assumes some sacred trust.”

--Dr. Maria Montessori

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

Wednesday, June 4^th – Kindergarten Dessert Night!

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

Monday, June 9^th – Talent Show (Contact Kizzy Bradford) – 1:40 p.m.

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)

HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER

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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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__________________________________________________________________________________

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