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Greetings!
November?
I can't believe we are this far into 2009 already.
However, this crisp weather is convincing
me that we are knee-deep into autumn
.....and autumn leaves.
Obviously, the excitement of the past month
has been the unbelievable progress being made
on the house next door. Everyday we notice
something new coming down or going up.
If you haven't walked around to the back parking lot, you may not have noticed the addition going up in back. With the garage removed and the extension added, the west side of the house will be a "great room" serving the
educational needs of the adolescents. Off the great
room will be the kitchen. Downstairs in front
will be their meeting room, and behind that on
the lower level will be the computer room. A conference room and offices will occupy the upper level.
Several JMS families have attended each of our fall parent education evenings. It was great to see so many of our parents attending both the primary and the elementary sessions and then returning to hear about the adolescent experience, learning how Montessori educates the child through the first three planes of development.
We were also happy that so many of our families had a chance to observe their student at work during the month of October. Now, following that experience, next week we will have our parent-director conferences.
Finally, in this month of Thanksgiving,
let me say that I am thankful for each of you,
our JMS families, and for the privilege of having
your wonderful children in our school.
Ms. Jan |
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Parent Director Conferences
will be held on Mon, Nov 9, and Tues, Nov 10.
Both of these days are noon dismissals.
Extended Care is available on all half day dismissals until 6 pm.
Please contact the office to schedule your appointments, as directors have varying availabilities and are filling up fast.
Extended Care is available as a courtesy during conferences until 5:45 pm appointments.
Successful Conference Tips
Make every effort to attend conferences.
Be on time.
Come prepared with questions and concerns.
Understand this time is designed to facilitate communication and develop the important relationship parents and teachers share. We're a partnership, dedicated to seeing your child succeed.
We're on a tight schedule. Please be considerate of the other parents and do not stay beyond your allotted time. |
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No School on Wed, Nov 11
In honor of Veteran's Day. |
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Home and School Association
HSA forms can be found here.
Reply form is due Nov 12.
Community Service Project
Stars of Hope program provides hundreds of families with gifts during the holiday season. Joliet Montessori's participation in this program has become a school tradition.
This year, MorningStar Mission has designated a family of four to JMS who have provided a simple list of items they would like to have. Click here to see the list. A hard copy of this list is being sent home today in the Communication Envelope.
In order to avoid duplication, please contact
Lynn Gonzalez, at (815)230-2737, before your family
shops with the items you are interested in purchasing.
All unwrapped items must be turned in to the school by Thu, Nov 12. With the children having time off from the classroom the next several days, this is a great way to involve your entire family in a community service project we can all take to heart, especially during this time of year.
Stars of Hope Wrapping Event
Sunday, Nov 15, from 2-4 pm at the school for a fun afternoon of wrapping and a children's service project. This is a family friendly event, and we encourage parents to bring their children to model community service. Children will have the opportunity to help with the wrapping as well as to make Thank You cards for our community that the Development Office will use throughout the year.
Gift Wrapping Material Donations Needed
We are in need of wrapping paper, scotch tape, various size boxes, and ribbons for our wrapping event on Sun, Nov 15. If you are able to donate any of these items please drop them off through carpool by Thu, Nov 12.
Childcare will not be provided.
Looking Ahead
Sun, Dec 6
We will be meeting at the Dupage Children's Museum for a fun Sunday Afternoon Winter Family Event. Check out their webpage here (www.dupagechildrensmuseum.com) for admission fees and directions. Watch your news briefs for more information.
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November Coffee and Conversation
Mark your calendars for our next Coffee and Conversation
on Fri, Nov 20, after morning carpool.
We will be meeting at the Starbuck's at
377 S. Weber Rd., north of the school. |
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Thanksgiving Classroom Celebrations
Menus are enclosed. Please contact your homeroom parent if you are interested in donating items. |
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Thank You!
To the Kozlowski family for the gift certificate
to the Chalkboard for Mrs. Renzi's class. |
Welcome!
To Mrs. Cornstubble's class - John Baltz, 7/13/06,
Bill and Brandy, 605 Mack Street,
Joliet, 60435 (815) 726-1839
To Mrs. Fisher's class - Walter Osborne, 10/13/06, Joseph and Emma (Flores), 426 Park Drive,
Joliet, 60435 (815) 409-5448 | |
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Sincerely,
The Faculty and Staff of JMS |
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Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815)741-4180
fax (815)741-9753 |
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Save the Date! Holiday Programs
Thu, Dec 12
Mrs. Fisher
6:30 pm
Mrs. Renzi
6:30 pm
Ms. Suzannah
7:30 pm
Ms. Viscovic
7:30 pm
Fri, Dec 13
Mrs. Cornstubble
6:30 pm
Miss Francis
7:30 pm |
Openings are still available for Kindermusik
and Drama Classes beginning in November.
Registration forms available here. |
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Orders placed weekly and are due every Monday. |
Adolescent
Equal Exchange orders are due
Nov 19.
See order packets enclosed in the November Communication Envelope for additional details. |
Save the Date!!
Spring Event 2010
A play, written
and produced
by JMS students, will be
presented at
Bicentennial Park
on Sat, May 15.
Please watch for additional details as they become available.
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Noon Dismissal
Wed, Nov 25
No School
Thu, Nov 26
and Fri, Nov 27 |
Montessori
Services
'For Small Hands' Catalog is enclosed
Many of these items are found in our classrooms and are wonderful ways to implement "Montessori at Home." They are also great gift ideas.
Montessori Services is offering a special Holiday Order opportunity that will result in our school receiving credit which can be used for purchases for our classrooms. Please see page 28 of the catalog for further details.
As always, we're grateful for your support.
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Individual Picture Packages are enclosed in the Communication Envelope.
Please review and contact the office with any issues.
Classroom composites are completed and sent home after re-takes.
Picture re-take day is Mon, Nov 23.
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