Santa Fe Montessori School 
Santa Fe Montessori School
February 2011 Newsletter
In This Issue
Featured Article
Drama Classes
Recycled Containers
Parking Lot Safety
Parent Education
Important Dates
Re- Enrollment
Giving to SFMS
Parents' Association News

Imagine a School

Montessori for Elementary Age Children 

Imagine a school where children can progress at their own pace according to their own ability; one that provides each child the opportunity to make decisions about what he or she wants to know and when to move on to another subject.  To learn more about Hands-on Materials; self paced, self initiated learning; and uninterrupted work-time Click here to watch a You-tube video and learn more about an Elementary Montessori Education.

Drama Classes

 

Starting February 25th, SFMS will be offering after school drama classes.  The classes are designed for ages 4-9 years.  The students will put on a show for their parents in the last session.  Click Here for more information. 

Cell phone/Recycles

We are unable to take recycled containers at this time.  Brenda Hand is in the process of moving and can not continue to take them at this time.  She can however still take cell phone donations.  We will let you know when we can accept your recycled containers again.

Parking Lot Safety

If you use the Church Parking lot, please remember to drive especially slow as you pass the area where the Sandy Hill Children cross the driveway to get into their vehicles.
Parent Education
Santa Fe Montessori School
would like to inform you about a great educational opportunity for parents.


  P.E.T.
These classes will be held on Wednesday nights.
 February 2- March 23, 2011
               6:30 -9:30 pm

        Click Here for more
            information
Earn Money for SFMS by
Shopping online!


eScrip is free, easy and
rewarding. Simply shop at
your regular stores and earn
cash rewards for SFMS!

Please turn in Box Tops by February 23

Box tops 
Earn Cash for SFMS by clipping and sending
in Box Tops

Dear SFMS Families,

It is that time of year again, re-enrollment.  By now, you should have received your re-enrollment packets for the 2011/2012 school year.  Please contact the school if you have not received your packet.  Please return your re-enrollment packets to us by Friday, February 11.  We look forward to having your child return next year.
 

Thank you,

SFMS Staff

Important Dates

February 4: Moms Night Out- 6 pm
February 11:
Re- Enrollment Due Back
February 18 & 21: Presidents Holiday
(NO SCHOOL)
February 28:
Parents' Association Mtg    8:45 am/ Music Room    
March 11:
Professional Dev. Day
(NO SCHOOL)
March 11: Summer Packets sent out  

Re- Enrollment Packets

Re-enrollment Packets have been mailed out.  You will find all the necessary information in the packet to enroll your child(ren) for the 2011-2012 school year.  Packets will be due back on Friday, February 11, 2011.  Please let us know if you have any questions.
Give to SFMS Today
Santa Fe Montessori School promises "Education for Life." Your donation contributes to the development of tomorrow's leaders.

Santa Fe Montessori School depends on philanthropy.  Annual giving provides funds to augment our programs and enhance our facilities.  It also helps close the tuition gap--the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating a child at Santa Fe Montessori School.        

Santa Fe Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.  This means that your donation is a charitable gift and , as such, fully tax-deductible.  Click here for more information about giving to SFMS.

*Check with your Employer for Matching Funds

For Example: Qualcomm, Intuit, Sempra, Microsoft, etc.
 
Parents' Association News

The Pace of Parents' Association activity is about to pick up!  We have a FREE movie night planned for March.  This will be fun for the whole family and I hope all of you will join us.  We also will begin planning our big end of year fundraiser, a Barbeque at San Dieguito Park.  To make it a success, we need a lot of enthusiastic participants.  PLEASE join us at the next PA meeting February 28 or contact me to find out how you can contribute to the planning.

Thank you and I hope to see you at the PA meeting!


Kathy Stenger (katherine.stenger@cox.net)
PA President        

There are Two important ways to help the SFMS PA:

Volunteer: There are a myriad of ways parents can contribute their time, energy, and expertise to the school. The PA needs many hands to successfully carry out its fundraising mission as well as accomplish its goals. Please review the attached form and check any areas in which you could offer your help. Forms can be returned to Jennifer Busick.

Financial Support: Participate in our fundraisers. These cost little to nothing but translate into real dollars for the school. Three simple ways to help are cut and send in Box Tops, shop with eScrip and buy gift cards.  To purchase gift cards click here and send in order form with payment. We also have Chevy's Restaurant nights in which we see a significant percentage back from Chevy's. We will also be selling school t-shirts all year. Print an order form and send in with your child with a check made out to SFMS PA if you would like to purchase a SFMS t-shirt.