Reminder: Olympic Idol - Tonight 6:30
Tonight, Friday January 13, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Join us for the First Cycle students' production of Olympic Idol. This show is sure to delight all ages, with our students playing the gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon as they compete 'American Idol' style to be the audience winner. It is rumored there may be an Elvis sighting you won't want to miss!
GlenRidge Theater
The Montessori Family Life Series
Tuesday Evening - January 17 6:30-8:00pm
Whether your child is in a Montessori school or not this is an inspiring, fun, and informative series filled with ideas and insights for parents of children from birth through the elementary years. There will be group discussions, role plays, and activities which will help fill your family life with more cooperation, understanding, and peace.
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Practical Life Skills for All Ages
Thursday, January 19 - 9:00-10:30am
The Montessori classroom places tremendous emphasis on teaching children a wide-range of everyday living skills that enable and encourage their growing independence. These same lessons in "practical life" are designed to help the child develop an inner sense of order, increased powers of concentration, and the ability to work carefully following tasks through to completion. Join Tim to see how Practical Life exercises are important no matter what age your child is and examples of activities at 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 years old!
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January Class and Community Meetings
Thursday January 19, 2012 - 6:30 to 8:30pm
This month's class meetings will begin at 6:30pm. The community meeting will begin at 7:30pm. They will focus on an overview of the program at each level. Childcare will be provided.
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A Sneak Preview of Our Parent/Infant Class Morning Session
Monday, January 23 - 9:00-10:00am
A 6 week Parent/Infant class is offered at NewGate School every 6-8 weeks. Join us either in the morning or evening to get a preview of the class for parents and caregivers of 4-6 month old babies.
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A Sneak Preview of Our Parent/Infant Class Evening Session Monday, January 23 - 6:30-7:30pm
A 6 week Parent/Infant class is offered at NewGate School every 6-8 weeks. Join us either in the morning or evening to get a preview of the class for parents and caregivers of 4-6 month old babies.
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The Montessori Family Life Series Understanding, Defusing, and Redirecting Children's Misbehavior
Tuesday Evening - January 24 - 6:30-8:00pm
This session is a continuation of the first session. We will focus on strategies that help parents understand, defuse, and redirect misbehaviors as they arise. Topics include: understanding the needs of children, recognizing our adult feelings as we interact with our children, and learning to separate our value as parents from the child's behavior.
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Is Montessori Right for You?
Tuesdays - January 24 - 9:30-11:00am
Join us for coffee, an introductory video, lively discussion, and a tour of the school!
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The Race To Nowhere
Monday, January 25 - 9:00 - 10:45am
An Intimate Screening and Discussion
Race To Nowhere is an acclaimed documentary that explores the often ignored dark side of America's over-emphasis on highly competitive educational programs that stress test scores and hours of homework, over a calmer, more thoughtful approach to deep learning. The film address topics that many parents find thought-provoking and disturbing.
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Understanding Your Toddler
Thursday, January 26 - 9:00-10:30am
The Montessori classroom places tremendous emphasis on teaching children a wide-range of everyday living skills that enable and encourage their growing independence. These same lessons in "practical life" are designed to help the child develop an inner sense of order, increased powers of concentration, and the ability to work carefully following tasks through to completion. Join Tim to see how Practical Life exercises are important no matter what age your child is and examples of activities at 3, 7, 10, 14 and 17 years old!
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The Montessori Family Life Series
Tuesday Evening - January 31 - 6:30-8:00pm
Whether your child is in a Montessori school or not this is an inspiring, fun, and informative series filled with ideas and insights for parents of children from birth through the elementary years. There will be group discussions, role plays, and activities which will help fill your family life with more cooperation, understanding, and peace.
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Montessori Family Life
The Infant and Toddler Years - Practical Insights and Strategies For Parents
Parents of Infants and Toddlers will gain valuable insights into growth and development at this very important stage of life. Topics include: understanding the "work" of the child, how and when to interact, and communication with Infants and Toddlers.
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How to Raise a Mensch: The Development Of Compassion and Character
Thursday, February 2 - 9:00-10:30am
A Mensch is an individual of exceptional integrity and character. This talk will explore Montessori's practical strategies through which parents and teachers can facilitate children's moral development: common sense, compassion, values, and consideration for others.
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Is Montessori Right for You?
Tuesday - February 7 - 9:30-11:00am
Join us for coffee, an introductory video, lively discussion, and a tour of the school!
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The Importance of the Kindergarten Year
Thursday, February 9 - 9:00 - 10:30am
At this session we will take a close look at NewGate's curriculum and the academic development typical of our five-year-olds completing the third year of the Primary Program. As a point of comparison, we will contrast it to traditional kindergarten programs typically followed by the local schools. Going beyond academics, we will consider the development character, independence, self- confidence, curiosity, internal sense of order, and self-discipline among New Gate students during their culminating year in the first level of the advanced Montessori program.
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The Race To Nowhere
Monday, February 13 - 9:00 - 10:45am
An Intimate Screening and Discussion
Race To Nowhere is an acclaimed documentary that explores the often ignored dark side of America's over-emphasis on highly competitive educational programs that stress test scores and hours of homework, over a calmer, more thoughtful approach to deep learning. The film address topics that many parents find thought-provoking and disturbing.
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Montessori 101: An Overview of The Foundations of The Montessori Approach
Thursday, February 16 - 9:00-10:30am
This workshop will offer a broad introduction to the Montessori approach. Topics will include how we create a "prepared environment" for young children, the structure of the day and role of the teachers, the psychological principles behind the Montessori educational materials, why the classes are multi-age grouped, how the teachers track the children's progress, and the rationale for combining two smaller groups of children into one larger group with two adults. We will consider the question of competition and adult expectations in Montessori, how Montessori teachers monitor each student's development, the outcomes of a Montessori education, the importance of student initiated work, and how well Montessori students make the transition to traditional programs should they elect to transfer. In addition, we will consider some of the common myths and misperceptions about Montessori education.
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February Class and Community Meetings
Thursday February 16, 2012 - 6:30 to 8:30pm
Class meetings will begin at 6:30pm. The community meeting will begin at 7:15pm. They will focus on an overview of the program at each level. Childcare will be provided.
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Is Montessori Right for You?
Tuesday - February 21 - 9:30-11:00am
Join us for coffee, an introductory video, lively discussion, and a tour of the school!
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Montessori Family Life - The Elementary Years Practical Insights and Strategies For Parents
Tuesday - February 21 - 6:30-8:00pm
During the Elementary years children are developing new interests and more independence. Parents will find out what makes an Elementary age child tick. Topics include: homework; extracurricular activities; chores and allowances; and family meetings.
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Family Meetings: An Important Aspect of Family Life
Thursday, February 23 - 9:00-10:30am
Children from 2 years old and up can participate in Family Meetings. These are times when a family learns to communicate with each other, solve problems together, and share the leadership role at meeting times. Join us for this session and learn the in and out's of how to create meetings, when and what should be included in meetings, what to do with a 2 year old at a family meeting, and much more!
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Monday, February 27 - 9:00 - 10:45am
The Race To Nowhere * An Intimate Screening and Discussion
Race To Nowhere is an acclaimed documentary that explores the often ignored dark side of America's over-emphasis on highly competitive educational programs that stress test scores and hours of homework, over a calmer, more thoughtful approach to deep learning. The film address topics that many parents find thought-provoking and disturbing.
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Tuesday - February 28 - 6:30-8:00pm
Montessori Family Life -Working together as a parenting team * Practical Insights and Strategies For Parents
We call this session "the wrap up." Parents will gather for the final session to learn strategies for increasing their ability to work together in communicating with and setting limits for their children. Topics include: supporting each others parenting style; ways to promote partnership; and making family life fun!
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