| One of the most exciting moments at the beginning of every Montessori school year happens when the Elementary Lead Guides present the First Great Lesson, the Coming of the Universe. Dr. Montessori believed that our work as educators should be to spark curiosity and to encourage discovery, and the First Great Lesson offers the whole of the universe as a launching point for students to ponder. As a Montessori practitioner, I was honored to be a part of the lesson for our Upper Elementary students last week. This week our Lower Elementary students will have their special presentation. This year we invite families to learn more about our programs and practices. Our Lead Guides are providing ‘Office Hours’ in their classrooms where your student can share their works with you in their learning environment – be sure to check with your student’s Guide. We are also planning a school-wide event to take place later this month, where students and families can join together on campus, after hours! Until then, I invite families of students in our Elementary programs to check out this link to hear the story of the First Great Lesson as told by a Montessori Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpQkX8nuECg Car Line SafetySafety in the car line is our priority and our Car Line Team is positioned to help. Please pull all the way forward in the car line, and remain in the queue until the vehicle in front of you exits. Supply Fees DuePrimary Kindergarten ~ $25 May Sands Montessori School has purchased school supplies for all program levels; this includes all periodical subscriptions, paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and other consumable student supplies. Payment may be made by cash or check (payable to May Sands Montessori) – please be sure to secure your payment in a sealed envelope that is labeled with your student’s name and ‘Supply Fee’ in Ms. Pam’s office or the gray payment box (in the office) by 15 September. One Human Race 5K Sponsor Spots AvailableThe May Sands Montessori School’s One Human Race is just three weeks away, and we are seeking a few more sponsors – we have two levels of sponsorship: $500 or $250. Contact Event Chair Layla Barr to get your business published on our race sign-up page and in our promotional materials: [email protected] 720-284-1829. Social Media SupportShare the Facebook event with your network! If each family and member of staff shares the race event within their social media channel, our event has a higher potential for success: https://www.facebook.com/events/279924002825984/ Annual FundDid you know that you can set a recurring monthly donation to the Annual Fund in a customized amount that suits your budget? |
