Dear Parents,
Welcome back to school. We are so excited to begin this new school year with you and your children. We find it a great responsibility and honor to be your child’s guide through this critical time of learning. It is in these years that children develop social skills, foundational academics, responsibility, independence, and a love for learning.
In order to stay informed with what our class is doing you will need to subscribe to our class blog. Once you subscribe and confirm your subscription you will receive email updates each time I post new information. The class blog is my main form of communication so it is critical that you subscribe to it. Here are the steps you need to subscribe:
- go to http://blogs.mariamontessoriacademy.org/jennifer
- click on the subscribe button on the left side of the screen, or if on your phone scroll to the bottom of the page
- type in the numbers and letters you see, and your email address
- Go to your email open the confirmation email and click on the confirm button. You must not skip this step!
To stay up to date with what is going on school wide, subscribe to the main school blog. You will find information here that I often neglect to tell you so it is a good idea to subscribe to both and stay up to date with all the happenings. http://www.mariamontessoriacademy.org/?page_id=5392
Dress Code:
Please be aware that Maria Montessori has a dress code. It may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the dress code before you go school shopping. Basically clothing must be solid colored, shirts must have collars and no jeans. Here is the link for all the details. http://mariamontessoriacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dress-Code-Policy-MMA-signed-04.08.14.pdf You may also choose to purchase school spirit shirts. Here is the link https://squareup.com/store/beeyouteesfundraising I also believe there will be samples at the Pool Party.
Slippers:
Classroom Supply list:
Personal items (*labeled with child’s name):
*Back pack
*Slippers/inside shoes see the above attachment
*Water bottle
*Gallon zip-lock bag with name on it containing: Pants, shirt, underwear, and socks
1/2 inch 3 ring binder (white) Write name on inside cover.
Optional Classroom Donations (These items will be used by the entire class through out the year)
Water colors
Zip-lock bags all sizes
Paper Towels
Tissues
sponges (the ones without the scrubbing side)
Clipboards with the bar across the top not the big clamp.
*Notice: the items on this list will be used during the regular school day. They may be brought from home on a voluntary basis. Otherwise, they will be furnished by the school.
Class Schedule:
A.M. Class 8:30-11:30
Drop off begins at 8:15, but after 8:30 your child will be marked tardy. Teachers will be at pick up when it begins at 11:25 and after 11:35 children will wait for you in the office.
P.M. Class 12:00-3:00
Drop off begins at 12:00, and after 12:10 your child will be marked tardy. Our doors will be locked until 12:00, this is so we can eat our lunch and prepare our classroom. Pick up begins at 3:00 with the entire school but Early Childhood students will wait with their teachers (unless otherwise noted by a parent) and if you are running late after 3:20 your child will wait for you in the office.
Half Day schedules
A.M. 8:30-10:30
P.M. 11:00-1:00 (note P.M. class start earlier than the regular schedule)
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday August 2nd- Pool Party at North Shore Aquatic Center from 7-9
Friday August 12th-New Student Orientation: (This is for students new to our classroom)
- A.M. Students from 1-1:45
- P.M. Students from 2-2:45
Monday August 15th-First Day of School half day schedule the entire week
Thursday August 18th- Back to School Night 7-8 pm
Have a great week
Ms. Jen & Ms. Martha