January 2009
19 posts
Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, January 30 7:00 PM - Junior II Opera - PEARL Thursday, February 5 1:00 PM - Elem/Middle School: “Grit” How to Get it and Foster it - Angela Duckworth, at Princeton Montessori School 7:30 PM - CommonGround at Stuart -Angela Duckworth, Building Grit in your Child Friday, February 6 Elementary Ski Trip - Bus leaves at 7:30 AM - plan to arrive by 7:15! Saturday, February 7  ...
Jan 29th
Grit: How to Get It and Foster It
Have you heard the term, “Grit”?  Dr. Angela Duckworth, a Commonground speaker, is offering a speaking engagement just for Princeton Montessori School parents on this topic.  You won’t want to miss this informative session based on her research. Who:    Dr. Angela Duckworth     Topic: “Grit: How to Get It and Foster It”         When:  Thursday, February 5th Time:  1:00 PM Place:  Princeton...
Jan 29th
Jr. I Learns about Monterey Bay
Jan 29th
WatchWatch
Bridget Manley talks about how the Junior II Opera deepened her passion for Montessori. She spoke at a tea held for teachers and guest artists as a kick-off to opera week.
Jan 27th
Learning about Chinese New Year
Annie’s mom, Mei, and Emily’s mom, Jennifer, both did presentations for the children in the Rose Room about the Chinese New Year. The children learned all about the year of the Ox!
Jan 27th
Rose Room Learns about the Planets
Derek’s mom, Roxanna, visited the Rose Room to talk about the planets.  The children loved the planet mobile they created together.
Jan 27th
Mark Your Calendars!
Monday-Friday, January 26-30 Opera Week! No clubs Friday, January 30 7:00 PM - Junior II Opera - PEARL Thursday, February 5 1:00 PM - Elem/Middle School: Self-discipline Outdoes IQ - Angela Duckworth, at Princeton Montessori School 7:30 PM - CommonGround at Stuart -Angela Duckworth, Building Grit in your Child Friday, February 6 7:30 AM - Elementary Ski Trip Saturday, February 7  11:00...
Jan 23rd
Jr. II Hosts School Spirit Day
Junior II students worked in their helpful friend groups to describe and act out activities they like to do on their own, as well as those they like to do all together, illustrating the annual theme, ALL TOGETHER AND ON MY OWN. Junior II representatives also shared their community service project, Pennies For Peace.  They presented the current donations, and invited the school to join in their...
Jan 23rd
WatchWatch
Michelle Morrison discusses setting appropriate expectations in the Primary and Elementary years.
Jan 23rd
Parents Learn about Appropriate Expectations
Michelle Morrison’s presentation, Expectations by Developmental Stage – A Montessori Approach,  begins with the end goals in mind.  We first discussed the characteristics we want our children to embody as they enter the adult arena.  From there we worked backwards examining what we, as teachers and parents, are doing today to get there.  In the midst were lively conversations and questions about...
Jan 21st
Mark Your Calendars!
Friday, January 16 8:30 AM - Primary InSight Tour Toddler/Primary Observation Calendars out Monday, January 19 School Closed, all programs Wednesday, January 21 8:30 AM - Setting Appropriate Expectations - Primary & Elementary - Michelle Morrison, presentor School Spirit Day! Monday-Friday, January 26-30 Opera Week! No clubs Friday, January 30 7:00 PM - Junior II Opera
Jan 15th
Toddler Challenges - Very Informative!
The Toddler years center around developing healthy eating, sleeping and toileting habits.  Parents of infants and toddlers listen attentively to Rita Brenner offering guidance and support through experiences as a parent of four children, a teacher, and as a child development expert.  Everyone felt comfortable sharing their challenges as well as their successes.  Rita referenced two books during...
Jan 15th
Announcing The New Infinity Center
The Princeton Montessori Society is proud to dedicate the new classroom being built in the elementary and middle school wing to the legacy of Pratapray Harivalabhdas Parekh, the great grandfather of two of our current students.  Maria Montessori trained Mr. Parekh in India!  This will be a sole dedication of this new environment that is part of the new Crescendo expansion.  This classroom will be...
Jan 13th
Winter Clothing Reminder
Now that the weather is often cold, wet, windy, and muddy, please ensure that your child is well-prepared for recess.  A hat, gloves, boots, and warm coat are essential.  Snow pants are recommended, even when there is no snow, to keep children dry and warm on windy and muddy days.  Students should have a change of clothes in their bags at all times. If clothes from these bags come home, please...
Jan 12th
Scheduling of Parent Observations
Parent observations of Toddlers and Primary children begin February 2. The purpose of the visit is for the parents to see their child working in the classroom and interacting with their peers and teachers. Parents of children in the Toddler and Primary programs will observe through the observation windows of the classroom for thirty minutes. It is our experience that window observations provide an...
Jan 9th
Celebrating the Crescendo
We are thrilled to share that on December 19th the School was granted building permits for the building expansion .  We continue to move forward on the access road that is being realigned from the side of the property to the back near the garbage dumpsters.  The access road is a gravel road covered with soil and grass that surrounds the building in case of an emergency.  The driveway between the...
Jan 9th
Opera Preparations Well Underway!
Students, parents and teachers are hard at work preparing for this year’s opera, Pearl. Costumes are being fitted, props are being made and songs are being rehearsed. The Junior II Opera will be on Friday, January 30 at 7:00 PM. Make sure you have your seats reserved! All tickets will have an assigned seat number and are sold in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door on the evening...
Jan 8th
Upcoming Parent Education Programs
Every toddler is unique therefore has a unique personality.  What each has in common with the other is they are not yet able to self-regulate.  The challenge for the toddler’s parents becomes developing skills in diplomacy and patience while helping their unique child gain independence and self-regulation.  There are three areas in a toddler’s life during which he or she can struggle while going...
Jan 8th
Welcome Back! Mark Your Calendar
Friday, January 9 8:30 AM - Auction Kickoff meeting Sunday, January 11 12:30 PM - OPEN HOUSE for Princeton Montessori School and PCTE  Monday, January 12 8:30 AM - Middle School Insight Tour Tuesday, January 13 8:30 AM - Junior I Insight Tour Wednesday, January 14 8:30 AM - Toddler Challenges  - Sleeping, Eating and Toileting, Rita Brenner
Jan 5th