| 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.
Newsletters and news briefs will be communicated electronically unless a paper copy is specifically requested.
Please see below for our updated phone extensions. |
| Paperwork, Paperwork! |
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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. |
| JMS on the web | |
The "Parents" Tab contains valuable information including Manna, Upcoming Events, Merchant Support and the Annual School Calendar.
The Parent Handbook is also available to address any questions you may have concerning policies and procedures currently in effect. |
| Home and School Association (HSA) |
We invite you to join us for our "Welcome Back Picnic" to be held on Sun, Sep 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This year it will be held at the school so we can fully enjoy our outdoor environment.
We're really excited about GOING GREEN this year! We're asking everyone to bring their own reusable plates, utensils and cups. Let's reduce our footprint!
Please bring a snack or dessert to share. We will have a cooler with water. When planning food for your family, keep in mind that grills will not be available.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the picnic, please contact Vicki Hartmann at v_hartmann@yahoo.com. New families, volunteering is really a great way to meet other families and learn more about the JMS community!
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We're looking for a Scholastic parent helper. Scholastic book order forms come in big books that must be broken down and collated into the order form packets that go home with families. This can be done at the school, or taken home and processed at your convenience. Contact the office at 741-4180, if interested. |
| Extra-Curricular Activities |
The extra-curricular calendar is now being planned.
Do you have a specific skill set, or an idea for a class you would like to share with our children?
If so, please complete and submit the Extra-curricular Proposal form. |
| 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. |
| Adolescent Business Venture |
A signficant piece of the Adolescent curriculum calls for the students to gain practical, real-world entrepreneurial experiences. These are not 'fundraisers.' They are specifically designed to assist the adolescent students in understanding the concepts inherent in business, including accounting, procuring, receiving, distribution, marketing, overhead and management costs, profit margins, etc.
This year, they will participating in (among other things) Olive Living, an organic natural food co-op. Orders can be placed at jamie@oliveliving.net and are due Fri, Aug 27. Watch your newsletters for additional details concerning future orders and other adolescent business ventures. |
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The Faculty and Staff of
Joliet Montessori School
1600 Root Street
Crest Hill, IL 60403
fax: (815) 741-9753
Updated phone extension listing and administrative contact information
(815) 741-4180
ext. 10 - Attendance and Carpool Message Line
ext. 11 - Prospective Family Line
ext. 13 - Our Business Manager, Mrs. Kathy Bertani
ext. 14 - Our Marketing/Development Coordinator, Mrs. Sue Bebar
ext. 16 - Our Interim Head of School, Mrs. Lorraine Seaman
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| To our valued Alumni Families | |
You will continue to receive the JMS Newsletter
and news briefs
electronically until such time as you choose to unsubscribe. If so, please click on the "SafeUnsubscribe" tab at the bottom of this email. |
| Tuition Invoices | | |
All semi-annual installment and annual tuition payments are due tomorrow, Fri, Aug 27. There is no grace period stipulation for any tuition or extended care invoices.
Payment policy is available for review here. |
| Friendly Carpool Reminders | | Congratulations to Stephanie Morris, who won our "Front of the Carpool" pass.
All others, in carpool protocol we trust.
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Please help us be good neighbors.
Remember that we are located in a small residential community.
Please follow all rules of the road, including posted speed limits and parking restrictions.
Always utilize the carpool protocol stipulated here.
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Communication
Communication Communication | |
Do you need to speak to a faculty or staff member?
Each director will have their own personal preferences for parent contacts (ie., email, written notes, phone messages, etc.) We encourage you to follow their individual recommendations for the best way to contact them.
Please do not leave verbal messages with carpool attendants. Write a note, email or call the office.
We are concentrating on the safety of our children and cannot guarantee that we will remember to pass along verbal messages. |
| Manna Orders | | |
Manna orders will resume on Sep 2. Order forms will be sent home in the September Communication Envelope and are due by morning carpool on Tue, Sep 7.
More information is available is here. |
| Calendar Events |  | |
Thur, Aug 26 and
Fri, Aug 27: Noon Dismissal for returning children
Mon, Aug 30:
First full day, placement of new children begins
Mon, Sep 6:
Labor Day, No School
Sun, Sep 12:
Welcome Back Picnic,
2 - 4 pm,
at the school,
watch for details
Watch for dates, times and topics concerning Parent Education Nights
in the September
Communication Envelope.
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