Joliet Montessori School Newsbrief August 27, 2009
Greetings!
 
It's been wonderful to see all our children so excited about returning to school!
 
Many thanks to the P.O.D. Committee for a wonderful night!  Highlights of our evening will be shared in our September Communication Envelope.
Speaking of which...
 
Effective communication with our families is a priority here at JMS. 
 
The first Thursday of every month is "Brown Envelope" day.  The monthly Communication Envelope contains important documentation including the monthly newsletter, extended care invoices (if applicable), Scholastic book orders, and HSA forms and fliers.  Please sign the envelope and return to the office within one week.
 
Newsbriefs will be communicated electronically unless a paper copy is specifically requested.
Paperwork, Paperwork! 
 
All administrative forms should have been submitted to the office by now.  New families can still submit their child(ren)'s paperwork on their designated start date.
 
**  Registration materials
 
**  Emergency Contact Information Sheets
 
**  All health examinations, with the exception of pending dental and eye exams.
Home and School Association (HSA) 
 
hsaHSA Upcoming Events Reply Form is due tomorrow, Aug 28, if possible.  It is short notice but please let us know asap.
 
We invite you to join us for our "Welcome back Picnic" to be held on Sun, Sep 13 at 3:30 pm, at the Inwood Pavilion.  See attached flier.   
Clubs and extra-curricular classes are forming now...
 
Do you have an idea for a class or would you like to facilitate an after school club?  Submit an Extra-Curricular Proposal.
 
Club Leaders and Class Instructors, please provide the office with your current calendars.  Additional information and registration forms will be sent home in the September Communication Envelope.
JMS Family Directory
 
The updated directory will be distributed in the September Communication Envelope.  The directory is intended to be a resource for our families to facilitate communication and extra-curricular family events.  Please do not use the directory for business solicitations.
Sincerely,
 

The Faculty and Staff of
Joliet Montessori School
Alumni
Families 
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Friendly Carpool Reminders
Congratulations to Kim and Tim Byrne, who won our "Front of the Carpool" pass.
 
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Please help us be good neighbors. 
 
Remember that we are located in a small residential community and utilize the carpool protocol as stipulated on
page 12 of our Parent Handbook. 
 
The Parent Handbook
is also available
online here
Calendar Events
calendar
Thur, Aug 27 and
Fri, Aug 28:  Noon Dismissal for returning children
 
Mon, Aug 31:  
First full day, placement of new children begins
 
Mon, Sep 7:
  Labor Day, No School
 
Sun, Sep 13:
   Welcome Back Picnic, 
 3:30 - 6 pm,
Inwood Park Pavilion
 
Wed, Sep 16:
"JMS 101" or "How long has that been
in the Handbook?"
Parent Education evening, 7 pm 
 
Fri, Sep 25:
  Primary Family Playdate
5 - 7 pm, at JMS
 
Watch for further details concerning Parent Education Nights
and HSA events in the September 
Communication Envelope.