IOWA Testing this WEEK!
Students in Kindergarten and 5th grade are taking the Iowa test this week. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is a norm-reference test. The results of the assessment are used to provide information about your child’s academic progress and as one of the components for Gifted and Talented identification. When we receive the results of the testing, a copy will be sent home to you and to the teachers. The results include your child’s performance on that day and suggestions for you to use at home.
Montessori Moment
Peace is a practical principle of human civilization and social organization that is based on the very nature of man. Peace does not enslave him; rather, it exalts him.... And because it is based on man’s nature, it a constant, a universal principle that applies to all human beings. This principle must be our guide in building a science of peace and educating men for peace. – Dr. Maria Montessori
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
Construction preparation has started! You will see the safety fencing going in along with the relocation of some of our trees. Eventually, the multi-purpose room, temporary building by the pond and the temporary bathroom building will be torn down, however, it appears that we will continue to be able to use the current buildings until we leave for winter break! I will keep you posted as we proceed. Thank you in advance for beingflexible as we navigate this new opportunity!
Montessori School Accreditation
We are embarking on Montessori school accreditation through the International Montessori Council. If you are interested in helping with this project please join us on Dec 8th at 8:00am for our committee meeting.
THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Holiday Program and Book Fair at Barnes and Noble on Saturday! We had a wonderful time and your purchases helped to stock our classroom libraries. It was so much fun to see everyone dressed up for the holidays and to watch our talented children perform! THANK YOU!
December Days!
Wear and item to represent the theme of the day – have fun and be creative! Wear the theme day item and jeans if you desire!
Monday Dec 5 – Ornaments
Tuesday Dec 6 – Jingle Bells
Wednesday Dec 7 – Santa Hats
Thursday Dec 8 – Winter Pajamas
Friday Dec 9 – Favorite December Shirt
Monday Dec 12 – Holiday hat
Tuesday Dec 13 – Crazy socks
Wednesday Dec 14 – Elves
Thursday Dec 15 – Holiday Sweaters
Friday Dec 16 – Free dress!
Important Reminders!
Dec 6 Winter Feast luncheons at GO
Dec 9 LAST DAY for magnet applications!
Dec 10 Middle School Dance 6th – 8th grade
Only students CURRENTLY enrolled at Garden Oaks or Wilson Montessori may attend.
Must have passing grades and at least an S in conduct to attend
Dec 12 SDMC Meeting
Dec 14 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Dec 16 Class holiday celebrations
Dec 19 – Jan 2 Winter Break! HO! HO! HO!
Stay healthy! GO to bed early and eat “clean”!
MONTESSORI FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Did you know we are hosting this national conference June 22 – 25? We are looking for host families, underwriters to support Montessorians of color and volunteers during the event!
From the desk of Dr. Lindsey Pollock, Principal
December 28, 2016 Volume 9, Issue 14