Spring is on its way!! All of our classes are embracing spring by learning all about plants, life cycles, rebirth, etc. We have many fun projects planned to celebrate spring. If you have any spring flowers that you would like to bring, the students enjoy the art of flower arranging. This adds beauty to our classrooms and is also educational.

If anyone would like to volunteer to help with a spring gardening program, your leadership or assistance would be wonderful! Just let us know if you are interested.

St. Jude Bike & Trike-A-Thon

We are hosting this event on Friday, March 8th to raise money for children with cancer. You will receive an information sheet which includes a permission slip and a pledge sheet. Please return the permission slip by Thursday, March 7th. The pledges may be based on the number of “laps” your student rides their bike/trike or you can collect flat donations. Money should be turned in by March 22nd. We will need a lot of volunteers for this event so please let a teacher know if you can help. We hope you come and enjoy the fun!

Fundraiser

The Spring Fundraiser orders and money need to be turned in by March 19th. Thank you for helping us purchase outdoor activities for our students.

Spring Pictures

March 19th – 20th

Income Tax Information

2018 tax statements can be emailed, faxed, or printed.

 

There will be no classes for K – 12th Grade March 11th-15th. Other activities will be provided.

Happy Holidays!

December brings a lot of seasonal festivity and fun in our classrooms. This month your student will learn about traditions, sights, sounds, smell, and tastes of the holidays. There will be an abundance of holiday art, songs and literature. The students will be making various decorations for their school Christmas trees, so we hope you will plan to visit during the holiday season to see their wonderful creations!

Empty Stocking Program

The K – 12th Grade classes invite everyone to join in and bring a gift to be donated to the Empty Stocking Program. This program supplies toys and needed items to disadvantaged children. Please bring only non-violent, new or like new toys, and/or items from the posted list unwrapped by Friday, Dec. 14th. Help your student experience the joy of giving by picking out a toy(s) or other item that they think a child would enjoy.

Christmas Parties

On Wednesday, Dec. 19th our classes will be having Christmas parties and special Christmas activities! K – 12th grade classes will have brunch at 10:00 a.m. and the students will exchange gifts at 11:00 a.m. K – 12th grade classes will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. The parties for PK I. and PK II. will start at 10:30 a.m. The Primary class will begin their party at 3:00 p.m. There will be sign-up sheets for each classroom for parents to volunteer to bring food and party items.

Gift Exchange

During the Christmas parties on Wednesday, Dec. 19th the students in each class will have a book exchange. Please bring a wrapped book for a student approximately the same age and gender as your child. Be sure to label the gift “from” your child. The book should have a $5.00 limit, be age appropriate and non-violent so that all students will have a positive experience. Please bring the gifts by Tuesday, Dec. 18th – the day before the party - so that we can make sure that no student will be disappointed.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

As we near the end of the first half of the school year, we would like to remind you that you can schedule a conference with your student’s teacher at any time to discuss progress and set future goals.

Christmas Holiday

Early Release on December 19th for K-12 classes. No K-12 classes December 20th – January 8th. K-12 classes will resume January 9th. Activities will be provided during this time if your child needs afterschool/holiday care. Please let us know if your student will be attending during the Christmas Holiday so we can plan accordingly.

 

Livingston Montessori School will be closed Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th

 September was a busy month! We hope you took advantage of Open House month and visited your child’s classroom. Studies have shown that parent involvement in a student’s educational program is a key factor to academic success. Feel free to visit anytime.

Montessori and My Student

Children possess a remarkable ability to absorb the world that surrounds them. Maria Montessori believed that the years from three to six are the most critical period for nurturing a child's natural curiosity and for laying the foundation for all future development. The main purpose of a Montessori school is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help the child develop an excellent foundation for future learning. The specific goals for the students who attend a Montessori school are to develop within each student a positive attitude toward school, help develop self-confidence, assist in building a habit of concentration, foster an abiding curiosity, develop habits of initiative and persistence, and foster inner security and a sense of order. For the older student, this framework is used to maintain academic competency.

LMS on Facebook

Livingston Montessori School has a Facebook page. Be sure to “Like” our page and check it for information about activities going on at the school. This is also another method to contact the office by sending a Message. In addition, we have a closed Facebook group just for parents. Search for this group and request to join. This is an easy way to share pictures with parents of some of the activities going on at our school.

Fall Fundraiser

The Fall Fundraiser will end October 15th. We are raising money for classroom materials, so ask all your family and friends to help. Out of town orders can be done online – see instructions on the back of the sheet stapled to the brochure. Orders with payments need to be turned into the office by Monday, October 15th. Thank you in advance for your help!

Picture Days

Fothergill Photography will be taking pictures the week of the 15th - information coming soon!

Fall Fun

• Primary will be celebrating fall with pumpkin decorating and a special snack on Friday, October 26th at 3:00 p.m.
• Pre-K will be celebrating a Fall Fun Morning on Friday, October 26th. There will be pumpkin decorating, fall crafts, and a special snack.
• K – 5th Fun fall activity information coming soon!

 

 

Our new school year will begin August 20th. If you have not confirmed your child's fall enrollment, please do so. Our classes fill quickly and we want to accommodate everyone if possible. Fall registration fees are now due ($100/child).

REMINDER: Tuition is due each week in advance by Monday morning.

Why should my child continue with Montessori education?

In the Montessori environment, the student is presented with endless opportunities to develop academic skills with the aid of self-correcting materials in a prepared setting. Each succeeding year, the student can move into more challenging academic areas. In this supportive, exciting environment he or she develops concentration, self-discipline, a sense of order, and persistence in completing a task. As a result, creative self-expression and a love of learning develops. These empowering habits enable our students to excel in life.

Livingston Montessori School educates students from preschool all the way through 12th grade.

Transitions

As the beginning of a new school year approaches, some students may have transitions which can concern parents. These suggestions will ease the transition for your student:

Meet the Teacher -- If at all possible, meet the new teacher with your student. Children can become stressed when they don't know what to expect. Meeting the new teacher can help by answering some simple questions. You and your student could setup an appointment and meet the teacher at your convenience.

Preview the Class -- If your student is not familiar with his/her new class, our office staff would be happy to arrange several 'visits.'

Discuss Concerns -- Moving to a new environment may bring some concerns for your student. even enthusiastic children may have some questions. Talk with your student about what they can expect and what they will be doing. some friends will remain the same and some work will remain the same. This provides a sense of familiarity. Everyone involved wants your child to be successful.

Change is Good -- Change can be positive. Even with an incredible past experience, the next experience should be even more rewarding and fulfilling for your student.

Transition times tend to bring up issues that are not dealt with on an everyday basis. Use some of the techniques above to assist your student. Learning to handle new situations now will help your child deal with changes later in life. If you have any questions or concerns about your student's transition, please speak with a teacher or call the office.

Menu

You can download a pdf of this month's breakfast, lunch and snack menu using the link below.

August 2018 Menu