Public Montessori Educators of Texas

This Friday and Saturday, March 7th and 8th Garden Oaks is the host site of the Public Montessori Educators of Texas Conference! Friends of Montessori is coordinating the event here and hosting the screening of Race to Nowhere Friday evening. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend some or all of the conference as YOU are your child’s first and life-long teacher! Visit to learn more. You may also register for the event at the bottom of the page. Hope to see you here!

16 days to 4th and 5th grade STAAR!

In order to add 5 more days, we are hosting Spring Break Camp for students in grades 3 – 6 here at Garden Oaks during the week of March 17th – 21st. Hours of the camp are 7:30am – Noon. During this week we will focus on academic skills in reading, math and writing. If your child has received a notice to attend the session, it is imperative that your child be in attendance every day. Remember, passing grades and STAAR scores are required for continued enrollment in an HISD magnet program. On-time arrival, full-day attendance and general school attendance are also magnet requirements.

THANK YOU for a fantastic Friday!

Black History Month Committee: Mr. Maddux, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Yates-Richard and Mrs. Hagger. Thanks to Mr. Clayborne for his work!

Chaperones for the Children’s House Trailrider walking field trip to Sears

Friends of Montessori Meet and Greet!

CHOCOLATE SALES

You may pick up chocolates in the front office! ALL who participate are invited to the Magic Show in April! We will celebrate together!

Yearbook Sales

The PTO reminds you to buy a yearbook today to take advantage of the early bird price of $15. The deadline to order a yearbook has been moved to March 14gh. Order forms are available in the front office.

ACADEMIC TIP OF THE WEEK

Join us Friday, March 7th at 8am for Parent Education on Understanding the STAAR! Learn how teachers incorporate the state-mandated learning objectives into the classroom and how to support your child.

CAMPUS OF KINDNESS

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw is our focus for the month of March. Taking good care of our bodies and minds is essential for long-term success. Eating healthy food, getting plenty of exercise and at least 10 hours of sleep are key ingredients for student success. Additionally, we are implementing the Nurtured Heart approach to interactions on campus. We are studying the book, There’s Always Something Going Right. Parents watched the 7 Habits video clip “See-Do-Get” at Friday’s Pastries with Pollock which highlighted looking for the best.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ECOBOTS!

Garden Oaks’ Robotics Team took the most certificates at the competition Saturday. GO Girls (Viviana and Camilla in Mr. Diaz’s class, Minerva in Mr. Gerhard’s class and Andrea in Ms. Siegel’s class) came in first place in the Elementary Overall Robot Performance for Duck Hunt and also Ring Toss. Certificates of exceptional effort and determination (GRIT) were earned by Zuri and Charles! Way to go!

Note: I will be at the Stonewall Conference in LA Monday and Tuesday this week where I have been asked to present our campus implementation of Welcoming Schools!

From the desk of Dr. Pollock, Principal

Week of March 3 - 7, 2014Vol. 6, Issue 25