Monthly Archives: November 2017

Thank you for a wonderful field trip!

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I want to thank everyone for their help with our field trip today.  We couldn’t have done it without all your support.  It was so much fun and the kids really seemed to enjoy themselves.

Next Thursday we have our field trip to the Ogden Nature Center.  Below I have included the cover letter.  We will be leaving the North Shore Parking Lot at 11:50 a.m. and meeting in the main parking lot of the Nature Center at 12:15 p.m.  We will leave the Ogden Nature Center at 2:40 p.m. from the main parking lot and carpools will arrive back at North Shore close to 3:00 p.m.  If you need a ride, please sign up here. Thanks gain for your willingness to help support these wonderful experiences.

Maria Montessori Academy

Field Experience on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 7, 2017

at Ogden Nature Center

The lead instructor is Brittany Herrera

 bherrera@mariamontessoriacademy.org

 

 

What you will do and what you will learn
  • Students will explore and learn about animals with backbones.
  • Students will participate in hands on activities exploring how animals prepare for winter.
  • Students will have a short time to explore the numerous exhibits Ogden Nature Center has to offer.

 

What you will need to wear or bring
  • Students will need to wear good shoes and be dressed for outdoor weather.
Our Schedule
  • Rides will meet students, in North Shore parking lot, at 11:50 a.m. for departure to Ogden Nature Center.
  • Class will meet in main parking lot of Ogden Nature Center at 12:15 p.m.
  • Students will leave from Ogden Nature Center main parking lot at 2:40 p.m.
  • Carpools will arrive at Maria Montessori Academy at 3:00 p.m.
Who to contact about carpools

 

  • Check classroom blog for carpooling with certified drivers

Don’t Forget!

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Tomorrow is our field trip.  We will be leaving the school at 11:30 a.m. from North Shore parking lot and meeting in front of the Treehouse museum at 11:50 a.m.   Please make certain your child has a ride arranged.  If your child is in need of a ride, please look here for an available seat.

Treehouse Museum Field Trip

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This Thursday is our field trip to the Treehouse museum.  If your child needs a ride, please sign up with a driver here.  Directly below you will find the schedule for rides.  Please note that we will meet at the North Shore parking lot.  I will walk the group across the street.  (11:30 conflicts with early childhood pick-up time.)  I have also included a copy of the original cover letter that was sent home with permission slips.  I am also in need of at least 1 more formal chaperone in order to accommodate the museums 5:1 ratio, for free time exploration.  If you are planning on attending, would you please send me an email so I have a clear head count.  Thank you for your willingness to help support our field trip.  If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.

  • Rides will meet students, at North Shore parking lot , at 11:30 a.m. for departure to Treehouse Museum.
  • Class will meet in front of Treehouse museum at 11:50 a.m.
  • Students will leave Treehouse Museum at 2:10 p.m.
  • Carpools will arrive at Maria Montessori Academy at 2:30 p.m.

 

Maria Montessori Academy

Field Experience on ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 30, 2017

at Treehouse Museum

347 E 22nd St. Ogden

The lead instructor is Brittany Herrera

 bherrera@mariamontessoriacademy.org

 

 

What you will do and what you will learn
  • Students will explore and learn about their seasonal Holiday lights exhibit.
  • Students will participate in an art activity.
  • Students will be introduced to folktales from around the world.
  • Students will have a short time to explore the numerous exhibits at the Treehouse Museum.

 

What you will need to wear or bring
  • Students will not need to bring any additional items.
Our Schedule
  • Rides will meet students, at North Shore parking lot, at 11:30 a.m. for departure to Treehouse Museum.
  • Class will meet in front of Treehouse museum at 11:50 a.m.
  • Students will leave Treehouse Museum at 2:10 p.m.
  • Carpools will arrive at Maria Montessori Academy at 2:30 p.m.
Who to contact about carpools

 

  • Check classroom blog for carpooling with certified drivers

 

 

Volunteers

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Hi,

As you know, we have our field trip, to the Treehouse Museum, coming up on Thursday, November 30th.  This is the week we return from Thanksgiving break.  We then have another field trip, to the Ogden Nature Center, the following Thursday, December 7th.  I would like to arrange a wejoin for carpooling.  If you are willing to help provide rides, please send me an email with which field trip or field trips you are willing to provide rides and how many available seats.  Please note, Ogden Nature Center does not allow for any siblings to attend field trips.

I am also looking for volunteers who would like to come in and read with students during the morning hours Monday-Thursday.  I do have flexibility if it is something that cannot happen every week.  We usually enjoy reading volunteers from about 9:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m., so anytime that works for you, within that window of time, is welcomed.  I am also needing someone that has time on Thursday afternoons to help with spelling tests.  This would need to be a set time.  Please send me an email if any of these opportunities interest you.

If you are looking for an opportunity to provide service hours for the classroom, but unable to come during class time, I am looking for a family to help with laundry.  We have our classroom towels that I would like to send home with a student on Friday and have them returned on Monday mornings.  It would be a small bag with about a dozen dish towels.

Thank you so much for your willingness to help support our classroom.

Thanksgiving Book Feast

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Friday afternoon we will be having our annual Thanksgiving Book Feast!  We have been working hard on our gratitude journals and reflecting on all the many things we are thankful to have in our lives.  I recently shared how grateful I am for books and everything they provide for us in our classroom.  We can learn so many amazing and interesting things, go on adventures, visit far off lands, and so much more, just by simply opening a book.

Students are invited to bring books from home, but I ask that they are labeled with the owners names.  These will be shared amongst their peers.  We read in a variety of ways.  Sometimes I read to the entire class, in small groups, buddy reading, or silent reading.  We will be celebrating this year with our upper elementary mentor class, which will offer the opportunity for them to read their favorite books with a mentor buddy.  Students have permission to bring a small blanket or pillow, but it must fit inside their locker.  They may also bring a healthy snack to enjoy, but it must be appropriate around books.

 

Thankful Journals

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This month the students have been working on creating their “Thankful Journals”.  We have spent time recognizing and celebrating the amazing people, experiences, and things we have in each of our lives.  Students enjoy sharing their writing with one another and reflecting on all there is to be grateful for in our lives.  I encourage you to continue this dialogue, in your home, as we move throughout the month.

I want to express my gratitude for each of your children.  They teach me so much each and everyday.  I feel so fortunate that I get to spend my day with them, watching them grow and learn.  Thank you for sharing them with me.