January 2010
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Get Ready for a SummerQuest!
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2010-2011 Enrollment Agreements
Students who are currently enrolled in the school will receive 2010-11 enrollment agreements in February. The are due back to the school office 10 days after receipt.
Use this link if you have not yet made application for a sibling. Admissions Application
The Admissions Office advises parents to hand-deliver their agreement to the school office rather than mail it. In the past, we...
Nurture the Nature
Michelle Morrison, Director of Middle School Programs and Middle School Teacher, presented the workshop Nurturing your Child’s True Potential. Using Michael Gurian’s book Nurture the Nature, Mrs. Morrison discussed ways for parents to nurture their child’s core personality by following their parental instincts even in the face of media and society-driven fads.
In the tradition of Maria...
We Want to Hear from You!
As you know, we are in the process of preparing our self-study for the School’s reaccreditation with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Middle States Association of Independent Schools (MSA). If you have not yet filled out your Community and Cultural Surveys please take a minute to do so. We encourage all parents to provide input to the Reaccreditation Evaluation.
Use the links below to...
School Spirit Day - Community Service
The seventh grade Community Service class gave a presentation today to educate the school about the issue of homelessness in our community. They first talked about the idea of home and what it means to everyone. Rebecca read a story about homelessness, which was acted out with help from student volunteers. Last, they showed a student-created video about HomeFront, a Mercer County based...
Knit One, Purl Two
Helen’s mom, Erin, visited the Rose Room to give a presentation on knitting. She talked about items of clothing that are created by knitting and had many examples to share. The children each had a chance to try their hand (or fingers) at knitting.
Elementary Students Ski Shawnee
The elementary students had a great time on their first ski trip. They will ski again on Fridays, January 29th and February 5th.
Nurturing your Child's True Potential
Michelle Morrison, Director of Middle School Programs and Middle School Teacher, will present this Parent Education workshop. Much of a child’s behavior is inborn from the start. Using Michael Gurian’s book Nurture the Nature: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Unique Core Personality, Mrs. Morrison will lead you to ways you can nurture your child’s core personality by following your...
A Great Lesson
Junior II level 3 students presented one of the Great Lesson extensions to their peers during Science class. The lesson gave a concrete demonstration of the formation of the Universe by examining the elements in the Universe and how they combined to create stars and planets. It is a lesson that highlights the interconnected aspects of the Universe. By presenting the information to the younger...
It's Not Too Late for an Insight Tour
If you have not attended an Insight Tour there are two dates left. The tours are designed to give you the information you need to make the best decision for your child’s education. Parents are invited to visit inside the classrooms and observe the children learning, creating, and collaborating within their community.
Afterwards, a short commentary will help you gain insight into the Montessori...
BRAVO Brass Quintet Performs
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra performed for Elementary and Middle School students. Their program, “Bringing Renowned Artists for Valuable Outreach” (BRAVO!) provides small ensemble workshops to schools in our community, while demonstrating the instruments of the orchestra. The children enjoyed the educational, and often humorous, presentation about the history and range of the brass...
Purchase Your 50/50 Raffle Tickets
Tickets for our 50/50 Tuition/Cash Raffle will be sent home with your child this week. Check their backpack!
This year the drawing for our 50/50 raffle will take place at the Annual Auction, April 10, 2010 at 8:00 PM. The winning ticket could be yours! You can choose to receive a check for 50% of the proceeds or apply your winnings towards your child’s tuition. The remaining 50% will go towards...
Scheduling of Parent Observations
Parent observations of Toddlers and Primary children begin January 25 and run through February 26. 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...
Alum Wins Poetry Award
Isabel Soto, 2009 Princeton Montessori School graduate, recieved 2nd place for her poem on Martin Luther King in a New Jersey literacy contest sponsored by Princeton University.
The 2010 Literary & Video Contests were open to New Jersey students in grades 7 through 12. The students were invited to participate in an effort to keep Dr. King’s legacy alive. Contest winners and their families...
Thank You to Our Alumni Panel!
On Wed. Jan. 6th, six alumni of the School braved the cold wind and the early hour to speak in a panel format about the benefits of their Princeton Montessori School education. Many parents had interesting questions to ask of them, especially as all six of the alumni are either finished or almost finished with college so they have experienced many years of education since they were last here....
New Parent Education Opportunities
We are starting the new year with two new Parent Educations opportunities:
Mr. Eissler, father of three Montessori students, is a business jet pilot and flight instructor. He is also an author, a juggler, a unicyclist, a Toastmaster, a pianist, a triathlete, and a husband. He wants to be a Montessori student when he grows up! He is the author of the widely acclaimed book “Montessori Madness!...
Learning about the Planets at all Levels
An example of the spiral curriculum: Currently, the Junior I students are exploring the solar system in their science class and are involved in learning facts about all the planets and constructing planet models. The Middle School students are also learning about the solar system and are doing research on each of the planets. This week, the programs came together. The 6th grade students laid...
Congratulations Mrs. Krupa!