Hello!

Thanks to those of you who came to new student orientation today!  It was fun to meet our new students and get to know them a little bit.  I have received lots of school supplies.  Thank you!  If you didn’t get them dropped off ahead of time, don’t worry.  You can still bring them on Monday.  Don’t forget, if you are unable to purchase the supplies, please don’t hesitate to let me know so that I can make sure your student has what they need.

Don’t forget about our back to school pancake breakfast tomorrow morning from 8-10 AM.  This is a great fundraiser for our 6th graders and it is always a lot of fun!  Breakfast will be $6 for anyone over 12 and $3 for children.

School starts on Monday!  Remember that we will be following the early out schedule for the first week of school, so please arrange for your student to be picked up at 1:00 PM every day.

For 6th grade students and parents:  There will be a player/parent meeting on Thursday August 21st at 5:30 PM for those students interested in participating in cross country this year.  This is an important meeting for students and their parents to attend.  You will be given lots of information, meet the coaches, and have the opportunity to volunteer for various things.  Please try to attend!

Back to School night for parents is coming up on September 4th.  The plan is to have someone at the school that night who can do background checks and fingerprinting for those parents interested in becoming certified drivers for the school.  The cost will be $60.  Please consider becoming a driver so that you can help us go on field trips!  If you have already been through this process and can still drive students this year, will  you please e-mail me at kgonzales@mariamontessoriacademy.org and remind me?

I know I am forgetting some things, so don’t be surprised if I send out another message or two.  Also, for the first little while, I will be sending e-mails as well as blog posts until everyone gets subscribed to the blog, so I apologize for the duplicate messages.

I can’t wait for school to start so that I can spend time with your wonderful children!

Kirsten