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| March 18, 2010 |
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Joliet Montessori School News Brief |
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1600 Root Street
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
fax (815) 741-9753 |
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due on Mar 22
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Work as Energy
"The child can only develop by means of experience in his environment. We call such experience work."
Dr. Montessori observed that less work and more recreation time did not improve the well-being of her children. And there was evidence of greater fatigue. Dr. Montessori writes: "More work seems to produce more restfulness. After much energy has been spent in doing work, the very expenditure seems to produce a still larger quantity of energy...rest or inaction is foreign to the child's nature...when proper conditions are given, and body and mind are exercised, the child grows joyously and harmoniously." |
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T-Shirt orders |
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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! | |
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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 18, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Rehearsal - actors, Scene 9 - Scene 12, Props
Mar 25, 3:30 - 5:00 pm: Rehearsal - all actors, Set Design team meeting, Publicity team meeting
Questions? Please contact Jamie Benson or Lori Carmine. |
Home and School Association
Spring Break Celebration Menu is available here. The HSA would like to provide lunch for the faculty and staff on the conference days coming up, Monday, March 29th and Tuesday, March 30th. If you are able to donate an item, please contact Kathy Londergon at (815) 521-9031 or mtnfvr2@aol.com. We are asking for donations of:
· Different types of breads (one loaf of white, one loaf of wheat, and 1 dozen of different types of sandwich rolls)
· Sandwich meats (1 lb of turkey, 1 lb of roast beef, 1 lb of ham)
· Sandwich cheese (1 lb of American, 1 lb of Cheddar)
· 1 Vegetable Tray
· 1 Fruit Tray
· 1 Pasta Salad (vegetarian)
· 1 Bag of chips with dip
· 1 Box of Healthy Crackers
· 1 Lettuce Salad with dressings
· 1 Vegetarian Salad (egg, bean, etc) |
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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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. |
Sincerely,
The Faculty and Staff of JMS |
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Handbook Corner
Field Trips/Going Outs
Full-day Primary children are scheduled for one field trip per academic year. Elementary and Adolescent students schedule their own small group going outs, which are generated by the children's interests and stem from the children's work in the classroom. Each small group handles all necessary details in the classroom, including permission slips, in accordance with the guidelines established by the class director.
Children must exhibit responsible behavior in the classroom before they are given permission to plan a going out. This responsibility is exhibited in they way they choose their daily work, maintain their work journals, and care for the environment and each other. Questions concerning going outs should be addressed with your class director.
Permission slips must be submitted for children to be transported off campus. Chaperone opportunities are available. |
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