2011 - 2012 School Year Calendar
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"The child is truly a miraculous being, and this should be felt deeply by the educator."

Dr. Maria Montessori

Important Reminders!! UPCOMING 2011 SCHEDULE:

JANUARY 2012 HAPPY NEW YEAR!:

Monday, Jan. 2nd: School CLOSED for NEASC In-service for all staff.
Tuesday, Jan. 3rd: School RE-OPENS
Monday, Jan. 16th: School CLOSED - MLK, Jr. Day
Saturday, Jan. 21st: Montessori Silent Journey & Discovery. RSVP Required.

FEBRUARY 2012:

Monday, Feb. 6th: School CLOSED for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Friday, Feb. 10th: Evening Event - PSP Workshop
Monday, Feb. 20 - 24th: School CLOSED - Winter Recess
- Vacation Camp Sign-ups accepted through Feb. 10th.
Monday, Feb. 27th: School CLOSED -NEASC In-service for all staff.

MARCH 2012:

Friday, Mar. 2nd: ARTSCAPE 2012!. Elementary Artists Gallery. Adult refreshments and 'hors deurves. 6 - 7:30 pm.
Friday, Mar. 16th: Parent Night Out - Pajama Party for Children $30/child. Pizza and popcorn, games and a movie. 6-10pm.

Watch Montessori videos on www.youtube.com. Click on the following link:

Why Montessori:

Why Montessori Part 1 (of 2)

Why Montessori Part 2 (of 2)

Toddler 18 mo. - 3 years:

In the Beginning the First Years

Primary 3 - 6 years:

Planting the Seeds of Learning

Elementary 6 - 12 years:

Joyful Scholars

Artscape 2009

The Arts - Elementary Curriculum

The Montessori Arts curriculum encompasses the following strands: Visual Art, Music, Dance and Drama. The curriculum is designed to develop and enhance a range of skills. Art appreciation, creativity, expression, communication and movement are areas that are focused upon in the Arts curriculum.

Visual Arts

Students are exposed to various styles of art, drawing, sculpting and painting. They learn about famous artists and how their work has influenced our culture. Students explore various art techniques and use these techniques to develop their own works of art.

Music

Music in the Montessori curriculum is intended for appreciation and understanding. Students are exposed to a large repertoire of classical composers. They develop an awareness and appreciation for music and have many opportunities to interpret the emotional context of each piece. The curriculum discusses the basic elements of music by exploring rhythm, beat and tempo.