I’m so excited for the first day of school tomorrow!  I can’t wait to see all of the students and begin our new year together.  Just a reminder that school will be from 8:30 AM-1:00 PM every day this week.  Please familiarize yourself with the drop off and pick up procedures to help facilitate a smooth traffic flow.  Ms. Petra or I will be standing outside with a sign for the first 3 days of school to help walk new students to class.  Please look for us rather than walking your student inside.

Remember that students will need to bring a lunch to school every day.  We do have microwaves available for students who would like to bring a hot lunch.  Please make sure the lunches are healthy and do not send any candy, soda, or red drinks.  Use reusable containers when possible to cut down on garbage.  We have a very limited supply of utensils in our classroom, so be sure to send a fork or spoon with your child’s lunch if they need one.

I am really looking forward to getting to know all of my new students this year!  If you are the parent of a new student, please let me know if there is anything I should be aware of that will help me give your child all that they need to have a successful school year.  Also let me know of any health concerns or allergies I should be aware of.

I am always happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.  E-mail me any time at kgonzales@mariamontessoriacademy.org.

Kirsten

An important part of a Montessori classroom is snack.  This allows the children to practice the practical life skills of preparing and serving food as well as cleaning and caring for the kitchen environment.  I have created a sign up sheet for you to sign up to provide snack for the class.  Check it out here:  http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/qgsbx There is also a link on the right side bar for future reference.  When you sign up, you are responsible for bringing snack for the week for 27 students.  On Thursdays our class has computer lab, PE, and music.  The snack for this day will need to be something quick, such as a granola bar or string cheese.  Please let me know ASAP if your child has any food allergies or dietary restrictions.  The snacks will need to be healthy.  Please don’t bring anything that is sugary or that will cause large messes or stains.  Some ideas are:

fruits and vegetables

crackers

bagels and cream cheese

fruit leather

granola bars

raisins

pretzels

graham crackers

goldfish crackers

cheese

dry cereal

rice cakes

We have a small refrigerator in our classroom, but it does not hold a lot.  Please limit refrigerated items to one or two small items per week.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your support!

Kirsten