So much goes on at Wilmington Montessori School. As I sat down to write for the Wednesday Weekly this week, I realized that there may be things happening that are somewhat invisible to our families and will help you know even more about our school.

Did you know that we now run a class called Learning Together for parents and their children beginning as infants? This class is offered at least three times during the school year and is hosted by our Assistant Head of School Laurie Orsic, our Director of Early Childhood Programs Sarah Williams and longtime teacher Marybeth Auld. It is a great opportunity for families to begin to think about school for their children in a positive nurturing environment. Do you know anyone who might like to participate?

Were you aware that this fall Laurie Orsic and Sarah Williams offered professional development workshops to our assistant teachers? Many of our assistant teachers participated in the classes working to enhance their skills, extend their training and education, and add another dimension to their hard work within our classrooms. These teachers are an integral part of a Wilmington Montessori education and they take their roles very seriously.

Did you know that we now have two permanent substitute teachers on staff? Marcy Allen and Marybeth Auld are found in many classrooms in our school, filling in when people or absent or lending a supportive hand when one is needed. Many of you have seen them in our halls or classrooms. They are a wonderful complement to our staff and have the unique opportunity to be in each classroom as needed and to get to know each of your children and their teachers.

Finally, have you seen the new toddler playground? As a part of the 2013-16 WMS Strategic Plan to improve our outdoor spaces the toddler playground has been redesigned and is a wonderland for our youngest students. Even if your children are older, please take a few minutes to walk around to that side of the building and enjoy the spaces our toddlers imagine and play in each and every day.

These are just a few examples of the things going on at WMS that you may or may not have been aware of; so much goes on here. Though we do our best to bring it all to you through the Wednesday Weekly and other means, sometimes things are happening that might not be highlighted. We are happy that you are here to share in our work and our successes. Stay tuned for more happenings as the year goes on.