The Science Fair Committee is looking for volunteers to help during our 5^th Annual Science Fair (18-19 February).   There are many different volunteer positions available:  elementary judges (some science or engineering background preferred but not mandatory), both elementary and Jr. High event volunteers to help run the judging station, score keepers, awards, snacks, set-up, and clean-up.   The time frames vary according to the volunteer position.  Those who have volunteered in the past have found the Science Fair to be a fun  and rewarding experience.  Volunteers are critical to the success of the fair and we hope you can find some time to join us.  If interested, contact Ms. Paula at pdugan@mariamontessoriacademy.org or let any of our other committee members (Mr. Rob, Ms. Fallon, Mr. John, Ms, Kat).  Thank-you!

Here are the dates for the Box Top Store:

Wednesday, January 21st

Friday, February 20th

Wednesday, March 18th

Wednesday, April 22nd

Wednesday, May 20th

Please make sure the box tops are not expired. Thank you!

Greetings,

We discussed in class about our next home project. For the month of February the students will need to finish a project on a U.S. president. They can choose any president or they can do a comparative project on 2 or more, or a broad view of all the presidents.

The requirements are the same as the past home projects. They will need a visual aid, written work about their research and be ready to orally present for 1-5 minutes.

There will be an assigned day for your child’s presentation. It will be the week of February 9th. I will let you know the day for each child.

Let me know if you have questions.

Ms. Holly

Greetings,

I’m indebted to you parents. I want to send out a special THANK YOU for all the parents that have volunteered in and out of the classroom, gave generously to help with supplies, and all the other ways you have contributed to our classroom. Thank you!

I’m excited for the new year and all that it holds for us. Our classroom community is full of boisterous energy, spontaneous creativity, and love. This year is going to be fantastic. We have so much great work that will be unfolding before our eyes. These children are amazing and I’m so excited to share my craft and knowledge with them. We have numerous lessons, activities and projects that will allow your child to meet their potential. I want to see these children succeed and achieve and they will. They are going to make the world a better place.

I’m grateful for you and your children. Thank you for sharing them with me. I love them dearly!

Ms. Holly

We have our school wide International Festival coming soon. Our class will present Asia projects. These are the home projects due this month. Here is the schedule for the International Festival:

Wednesday, December 17th – Upper Elementary will present from 9:00-11:00

Thursday, December 18th – Lower Elementary will present from 1-2:30

There will also be a special musical performance by the upper elementary between 12:00-12:45

Friday, December 19th – Junior High will present from 9:00-11:00

Please plan to come.  It will be a fun cultural experience.

The performance will be at the Peery’s Egyptian Theater starting at 12:00. We will catch the UTA bus at 10:59. We should arrive back to school by 2:00.

We will eat lunch at the school before we go. I’ll give them a snack at the performance.

They can wear school uniform or they can choose to dress nicely.

Have a great weekend!

Greetings,

We are completely out of snack. We don’t have anyone signed up for next week. There are 29 students in our class, so snack goes fast. Please let me know if you can bring any of the following items:

crackers

Pretzels

cheese

Thank you,

Ms. Holly’s Students

Parents/ Guardians,

Your child brought home a pink permission slip for you to sign. Don’t forget to sign all 4 pages. It’s a liability and the permission slip is only valid with every area signed.

They need to be back to me by tomorrow, Friday December 5th, in the morning.

Ms. Holly

6th Grade Movie Night/Parent’s Night Out

When:  Friday, December 5, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

What:  6th Graders providing babysitting so you can go out to enjoy dinner or a movie or some holiday shopping

Cost:  $3.00/Child for children ages 4 & up; Children under 4 may attend with parent or guardian (no babysitting fee)

We will be showing two movies:

1)  Mr. Sherman & Peabody 5:30 – 7:00 pm

2)  Arthur’s Christmas 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Dinner & concessions will be available.

Pizza slice, cookie & small water – $2.00

Pizza slice – $1.75

Whole Pizza – $12.00

Additional concessions – popcorn, chips, cookies and water available at the event.

Games and activities for the kids in the kivas if they don’t want to watch two movies.

We recommend you pre-pay for both babysitting, to maximize YOUR time, and pizza to guarantee availability.

Pre-sales available at this link:

https://secureinstantpayments.com/sip/cart/event.php?EID=1529

or BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL DECEMBER 1ST – 3RD

Pizza pre-sales close Wednesday, December 3 at 8:00 pm.

Online babysitting may be pre-paid up until 3:00 pm Friday.

A wristband will be provided for all pre-sales indicating admission and any concessions purchased for quick entry – no waiting in line!

We hope to see your kids there!!!