December 2011
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Don’t Miss Alum/Alum Parent Panel!
Tuesday, January 10 at 7:00-8:15 pm
Come ask current and alumni parents and alumni about their experiences at Princeton Montessori School. Listen to other parents’ responses on a host of different issues and concerns. This informal format is a great way to hear about the choices our students made while they attended Princeton Montessori as well as in their life at High School, College, and...
A Festive Holiday Sing Along
Primary through Middle School students got in the spirit of the season with a festive Sing Along. The morning finished up with performances from the Middle School percussion and rock band groups.
Future Montessori Student
Malo and his mom, Adeline, brought his baby brother Elliot to school for sharing. All the children loved seeing him and asking Malo questions about being a big brother.
See Reflections
Reflections, a wonderful collection of our student’s artwork, is on exhibit at Twist Yogurt in Princeton until January 3. Take a break from all the holiday festivities and shopping and stop in and see our students’ art work!
The Beat Goes On...
Taylor Hwong attended the school when the upper level was only 3rd grade. He transferred to Princeton Day School for his elementary and Middle School years, and then transferred to The Lawrenceville School for high school. His younger sisters attended this school for as long as they could at the time, too: Connie until 6th grade, and Alison until 8th grade. Taylor received a BS and an MBA from...
Chinese Acrobats
Fabulous Chinese Acrobats performed dazzling acrobatic stunts and feats of balance, flexibility, coordination and strength for the students in Primary through Middle School. These talented athletes tumble and flip, twist and bend in mesmerizing ways, demonstrating how practice, concentration and hard work turn their bodies into moving works of art.
Middle School Visits Edison's Lab
The Middle School students visited Thomas Edison’s Lab in West Orange. They toured his workshop and chemistry lab and saw Edison’s movie studio, the “Black Mariah,” a building that pivots on train wheels. They also heard music from an early Edison phonograph and saw many of his other numerous inventions.
After School Creative Play
The Primary Elementary children had a blast creating a system of canals and waterways outside the sandbox. It was a messy job, but they all worked together and had fun!
Primary Holiday Visits
The children in the Rose room learned about L’Escalade, an annual festival held in December in Geneva, Switzerland. Margaux’s mom and dad, Emily and Johan, and her grandma, visited the classroom to give a presentation about the holiday. The children listened to a story about the celebration and watched as a symbolic chocolate pot was cracked.
Harry’s mom, Carley, visited the Rose...
Primary Birthday Celebrations
William celebrated turning five with his mom, Kimberly, and his friends in the Sunflower room. His mom read one of his favorite books to the class.
Livia celebrated her 6th birthday in the Tulip Room by walking six times around the sun. She shared delicious zebra cupcakes with her friends and her mom, Teresa, joined the class for the celebration.
Alexander celebrated his 5th birthday...
Telethon December 13
Click here for more information and to Make a Donation online.
WIN A PRIZE! - Each $100 donation received during the telethon is entered into our “Wants-n-Wishes” drawing!
Winner can choose a visit to your child’s class for Lunch
Four front row seats to the performance of your choice
Middle School homework pass for your child
Gingerbread Creation
The Toddlers in the Hummingbird Room had a sweet time decorating a gingerbread house for the holidays.
Junior I Biology
Students in Junior I are currently studying the difference between deciduous and evergreen trees in Biology. Students took a nature walk to collect samples, then did a compare and contrast activity to discover the differences. Many observed how the shape of the evergreen needles prevents the loss of water. Students then made their own model trees with floral foam to take home a bit of the...
Holiday Donation Reminder
Please bring your donations in by Thursday, December 15.
Toys for Tots - We invite families of children in all programs to donate an unwrapped gift to the Toys for Tots program. The gifts are being collected in boxes located in the Toddler and Main foyers and will be picked up by local Marines on Friday, December 16.
Giving Line - Garland is hung in the main foyer of the school to form The...
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore gave a talk based on her book Smart Parenting for Smart Kids. Using many examples from her own research as well as from teachers and parents, she focused on three main areas where parents can guide their children: tempering perfection, building connection, and finding joy. These skills were illustrated by using three common behavior patterns: children who focus on...
A Visit to the Old Barracks Museum
Middle School students spent the day at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton enlisting in the Continental Army, which entailed learning drills, marches, weapon handling, receiving an 18th century medical exam from the doctor, including Small Pox inoculation and lice check! The afternoon portion was spent learning about clothing in Colonial times. Students dressed up as soldiers, housewives, and...
Striking Percussion Performance
Members of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra gave a percussion presentation for Elementary and Middle School students. The children enjoyed the educational, and often humorous, presentation about the many instruments in the percussion family.
Their program, “Bringing Renowned Artists for Valuable Outreach” (BRAVO!) provides small ensemble workshops to schools in our community, while...
Holiday Giving - Fund of Knowledge
Wondering what would be the perfect gift for that special teacher? This holiday season, in lieu of teachers’ gifts, we encourage you to consider giving to the Fund of Knowledge. The Fund of Knowledge allows teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities offered throughout the new year. Attending conferences, workshops and classes are so important because they keep our...
Middle School is Tech Savvy
Our Middle School students have been enjoying using their new Macbooks! In the beginning of the year, each Middle School student was given their own Apple Macbook laptop to use while at school. Use of the computers has been integrated into their day-to-day curriculum. Students maintain their schedules, check homework, submit assignments, and conduct research - all online. They have also been...
Primary Birthday Celebrations
Brian celebrated his birthday with his friends in the Rose Room. They all enjoyed a special snack after they helped him count his trips around the sun!
Raina’s mom, Sunita, visited the classroom for Raina’s birthday. The children snacked on delicious cupcakes as part of the celebration.
Seamus’s mom and dad, Courtney and Tomas, visited the Rose Room to celebrate his...