I wanted to let you know, I will be chaperoning the Redwoods field trip next week. Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Dixie will be taking over the classroom in my absence. I will not be able to return emails since access to service is very limited. I wanted to remind everyone of a few things for this week:
Third graders have their Math SAGE test on Thursday morning.
Parts of a plant celebration will be on Wednesday. We still need a few more items. If you could check the sign up sheet that would be wonderful.
Our Hogle Zoo field trip is scheduled for Wednesday, May 17th. If your child needs a ride, please click here. We will be leaving the school by 8:00 a.m. in order to arrive at the zoo’s north parking lot by 9:15 a.m. Please note, if you are attending the field trip with your child, you will be required to pay the entrance fee. This fee does not apply to the certified drivers. I will be post additional details closer to our field trip date.
As we conclude our year of botany studies, we always like to end the year with our Parts of a Plant Party. This curriculum ties directly to the level 1 botany studies for the year. The students will spend the afternoon preparing a salad which includes all the parts of a plant. I am asking for donations in order to make this event happen. You can sign up to help here. I have provide an example of each, but anything that represents that part of the plant is appropriate. Creativity and expanding the student’s taste buds is encouraged. Items should be brought to class on Wednesday, May 3rd. I will not be available to send reminders, so please make a note if you sign up to provide an item. Thank you in advance for your help.
Friday, May 12th, we will be honoring our mothers with a special Mother’s Day Celebration. We would like to invite you to our classroom at 1:45 p.m. If mothers are unable to attend, another “mother figure” may accompany with your child. Invitations will be coming home in the near future.
It was brought to may attention that I posted Earth Day projects were due Monday, it should have read Friday. Sorry for the confusion.
I want to thank everyone for your support with our field trip Friday, especially our chaperones. I personally had a wonderful time. One student told me this was the best field trip ever! The students had a great time while making a difference in our community. Also, I apologize for interfering with pizza Friday. I made arrangements and students who ordered pizza last Friday will be able to have them on Monday.
Earth day home projects are due Monday. This assignment is only for the level 1 and 2 students. Level 3 students completed their science fair projects (which were fabulous) in place of the Earth Day project, but if they have not presented on Asia, this is due Friday.
Don’t forget tomorrow is our field trip! Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, clothes for the weather, and good walking shoes. We will meet at the Ogden Botanical Garden (1750 Monroe Blvd, Ogden) at 9:00 a.m. and pick up time is 12:30 p.m.
Just a quick reminder about our field trip Friday. Drop off at 9:00 a.m. and pick up at 12:30 p.m. We will not be gathering at the school, go directly to the field trip sight. This is an early out day. I have a few volunteers, but would encourage more. If you are interested, please let me know.
Field Experience on Friday, April 21st
at Ogden Botanical Garden
1750 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah
The lead instructor is Ms. Brittany, bherrera@mariamontessoriacademy.org
In celebration of Earth Day, Ms. Brittany’s class will be meeting at the Ogden Botanical Gardens. Students will explore lessons relating to their current botany curriculum and the importance of caring for our Earth. We will be participating in a service project which will involve cleaning up the Ogden River Parkway trail.
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Our school talent/ variety show is this Wednesday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $3.00. Our classmate, Amira, will be performing!
Spring Choir Concert
We are so excited to present to you the MMA Spring Choir Concert! All of the students at MMA, 1st-6th level are performing at the MMA Gym on April 27th. Mark your calendars! It is not required that they come but highly encouraged. All family members are invited to attend! Kindergartners can stand up with the children, but I have not rehearsed these particular songs with them. We have been working so hard to put this show on for you. We’re going to have a great time!
Because the student body is so large we need to separate the school by last name to perform at different times:
All the students whose last name begins with M-Z will perform at 6 o’clock and need to arrive by 5:50pm to get into their places.
All the students whose last name begins with A-L perform at 7 o’clock and need to arrive at 6:50 to get into place.
This is slightly different from last year. The honor choir will also need to come at 5:45 and stay till 8pm for both performances.
The concert only lasts about 35 minutes. Please only come to your allotted time. If you have multiple children with different last names with different scheduled times please just choose one to attend. There is not room to stay to see the other performance. There are a lot of people that need to fit into the gym. Please be mindful of the limits on space. These performances are packed! Strollers, or extra space takers are encouraged to be left home if possible. The children will need to line up on the wall, therefore, we will request that the side walls be free from those that would like to stand. Please stand in the back and not on the sides. Please exit the performance quickly out the south gym doors to make room for the others that are coming in for the next performance. There will be signs indicating the flow of traffic.
Because this is a concert, I am requesting best dress for the performers. The attire does not have to be according to the schools dress code, just appropriate for the occasion. You could dress them in beautiful dresses with covered shoulders and tights or leggings, or collared button up shirts with neck ties and slacks, or the cleanest and best clothes you have. No costumes please. This makes it a really special event!
Bonus!
The MMA Art show is being displayed in the Library that same night! After your student performs, your family can gather in the library to view the art from the school. There will be light refreshments!
If you have any questions about the concert you are welcome to email me at: cstarks@mariamontessoriacademy.org If you have any questions about the art show you are welcome to email Mrs. Trudy at: tmalan@mariamontessoriacademy.org
We are looking forward to performing for you. We hope we will see you there!
Thank You for the wonderful experience of teaching your children music!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Connie Starks, Elementary Music Specialist