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Work as Play
"The child can only develop by means of experience in his environment. We call such experience work."
Children have a very different attitude toward work than we do. They tend to pretend 'house' or 'doctor' or 'restaurant'. We usually don't see children playing 'coffee break' or 'vacation.' This points to the great difference between the way we think of work and the way they think of work. Adults work with an external aim, but children work to meet internal motivations. They flourish when they are allowed to engage in work free from negative external preconceptions about its appeal.
Whatever we choose to call it, work or play, children in activity are constructing the 'self.'
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Work as Energy |
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| A Note from Ms. Viscovic's class |
We are looking for a food dehydrator. If anyone has a spare one, we would really appreciate it!
Thanks! |
| JMS Girl Scout Troop |
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Extra boxes of girl scout cookies are still available!
If you would like to order, please contact
Stacy Frazier at
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JMS Summer Camp
Plans for our summer enrichment program, including dates and weekly themes, are being finalized.
Watch your news briefs for registration forms, which will be made available as soon as they are completed. |
March is Parent Observation Month
Parents are invited to observe their child's class at work during the month of March.
Appointments are available Mon - Fri at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Observations will not be available on Fri, Mar 19 or on conference days, Mon, 3/29 or Tue, 3/30 - which are noon dismissal days.
Schedule Forms are available here, or you can call the office. |
Parent Education Evenings
"Montessori Mysteries" A Q and A for the primary environment
Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Renzi Thu, Mar 18, at 6:30 pm. Childcare will be provided.
You have questions. We have answers. Please join us as we tackle your Montessori questions. Don't be shy - chances are you aren't the only one who wants to know exactly how that binomial cube works.
Elementary Parent Child Night
Wed, Mar 24, at 6:30 or 7:15 pm.
Enjoy a fun and informative evening as your children bring you into the classroom and show you what they're working on. Call to reserve your time. |
Parent Director Conferences
Conferences will be held on Mon, Mar 29, and Tues, Mar 30. These are Noon Dismissal days.
Director availabilities vary, please call the office to schedule your appointments. |
Spring Play Meeting Schedule
Mar 11, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Rehearsal - actors, Scene 6 - Scene 8
Mar 18, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Rehearsal - actors, Scene 9 - Scene 12
Mar 25, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Rehearsal, all actors, Set Design team meeting
Questions? Please contact Jamie Benson or Lori Carmine. |
Home and School Association
 Mark your calendars for Thu, Mar 18 at 9:30 am, for Coffee and Conversation. Ali VanderTuuk has volunteered to host the coffee for March in her home. Her address is 1014 Princeton Avenue in Romeoville. Non-school aged siblings are invited. |
Outdoor Expansion 'Buy-A-Brick' Opportunities still available
This summer we will be moving into Phase Two of our Outdoor Expansion. This will include the gazebo, the labyrinth maze, elevated flower boxes and the brick paths.
The Buy-A-Brick program is a marvelous opportunity to show your support of JMS for generations to come, as all bricks will be engraved with your personal message and placed in our outdoor paths.
Questions? Please contact Sue Bebar at (815) 741-4180, ext. 14. | |
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Sincerely,
The Faculty and Staff of JMS |
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