The calendar tells us that spring is here, and the weather even seems to agree for the most part! We hope that everyone had a happy Easter and a restful and fun spring break. We are continuing, for these last few days of March, to learn about food groups and nutrition.
We would also like to tell you about a special program that Ms. Krista has implemented. Our full day Montessori students, one afternoon a week, have a standing appointment to read with Mrs. Kahrimanian's sixth graders. Each student has been assigned one or two older reading buddies, and they work together to choose books and read stories. Some of our friends are able to take turns reading with their older buddies, while others enjoy listening and following along. It has become something to which both classes look forward! Next week, our April theme will be about our Earth's environment, and about the animal kingdom that inhabits it. We will learn how animals can be classified, into groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. What do these animal groups have in common, and how are they different? We will use the children's natural love of animals to spur research and discussion about these questions.
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Hello, again, Montessori families! And Happy March! March is going to be a month for exploring our food groups and basic nutrition. Using the My Plate guidelines, students will learn to recognize foods as a grain, protein, fruit, vegetable, or dairy product. We've already had a headstart for all those who stay for and buy their lunches; the plates we use are modeled after the My Plate program! Next week, we'll have food tasting every day, from a different food group. We love food tasting, because it is good to try things. As we say in the classroom, we expect the children to take at least "one polite bite."
Report cards will be going home on March 17. There is no day set aside to schedule a conference, as there was in November. Please read over the report, and if you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 435-5783. I will not be able to answer during school hours, but if you leave me a voicemail, and let me know a good time to call, I will. The weather seems to be getting steadily warmer. We anticipate being able to send snowpants home for good by Easter break. Also, we will be sending rest supplies home for washing. Please make sure your child is still dressed for the weather, as we hope to get outside a LOT more! While it may be warm enough to go without a jacket from the car to the school, a jacket may be needed for a half hour on the playground. We thank you all for keeping this in mind! |
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Ms. Teresa is just one of the three fantastic teachers in St. Mary's Montessori Children's House! |