Montessori Borrowed Clothes – Please remember to return washed Montessori borrowed clothing in a timely manner.

Winter Weather Policy: 

Delays – We are not bus dependent and do not have delays. School will start at the regular time, regardless of what time other schools start their day. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may drop off later if the need arises.

Early Closings – We are not bus dependent and as a rule we do not close early. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may pick up early if the need arises. The exception for closing early would be if very extreme/dangerous weather or road conditions developed. If this should occur, we will contact each family by text alert, phone or email.

Partial School Closure – Without extreme weather conditions you may bring your child for a daycare day if you have AM and/or PM care in your child’s program. Montessori Academy’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and may post “No School. Open for daycare.” announcements on the local television station 7 WEHT or Tristatehomepage.com

Whole School Closure – If travel warnings/watches are declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County due to very extreme/dangerous weather, Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare. The school’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and email.

If a state-of-emergency is declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare.

Snow Make-up Days – We do not have snow make-up days.

Things to look for in February –

Valentine Cards Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14^th.

• R’s class has a different set of guidelines. Please check his blog for details.
• If the cards come with a sticker, tattoo or pencil that is fine, but please do not send any type of candy or additional items for the class.
• A card needs to be sent for each student in the class.

(Ms. April 18, Ms. Corie 21, Mrs. Corn 19, Ms. Lori 23, Mrs. Theriac 21).

• Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but do not address them to individual students.
• Send an email to your child’s teacher or to the office when sending cards in with your child. Feel free to send them in early.

No School Monday, February 20^th 2023. Students who have AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours for daycare activities. Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups on daycare days.

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser 

• The event will take place Saturday, February 25^th 2023 at 5:30 PM.
• Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
• Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
• Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

If you or your business would like to help sponsor the event, it is not too late! Email the PTO at ptomontessorievv@gmail.com

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

• Saturday, February 25^th
• More info to come.

No School Monday, January 16^th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Students who have AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours for daycare.

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Winter Weather Policy:

Delays – We are not bus dependent and do not have delays. School will start at the regular time, regardless of what time other schools start their day. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may drop off later if the need arises.

Early Closings – We are not bus dependent and as a rule we do not close early. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may pick up early if the need arises. The exception for closing early would be if very extreme/dangerous weather or road conditions developed. If this should occur, we will contact each family by text alert, phone or email.

Partial School Closure – Without extreme weather conditions you may bring your child for a daycare day if you have AM and/or PM care in your child’s program. Montessori Academy’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and may post “No School. Open for daycare.” announcements on the local television station 7 WEHT or Tristatehomepage.com

Whole School Closure – If travel warnings/watches are declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County due to very extreme/dangerous weather, Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare. The school’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and email.

If a state-of-emergency is declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare.

Snow Make-up Days – We do not have snow make-up days.

EZ School lunch reminder – Tomorrow is December 1^st, please remember to sign your child up for lunch. If your child brings a lunchbox, the “lunchbox” option needs to be selected.

Winter Break Surveys – (Only families with AM and/or PM care)

• All families with AM and/or PM care, please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 14^th.
• A copy went home in your child’s bag today.

Gift Cards – Attached is a gift card order form (a copy went home in your child’s bag). If you order gift cards through our program, Montessori receives a percentage back as indicated on the form.

• The form with payment (made out to Montessori PTO) needs to be returned by Wednesday, December 7^th.
• Gift cards will be distributed by Wednesday, December 14^th.
• Please contact PTO with any questions. ptomontessorievv@gmail.com

Holiday Family Cards: If you send out holiday family pictures/cards, we would love to have one. You can mail it or hand it to a staff member at drop off/pick up. We love to hear from past families as well as current families!

Montessoire 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

• Saturday, February 25^th
• More info to come.

Teacher Wish Lists – If you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are links to their Wish Lists:

Ms. April’s Wish List:         https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/msaprilsclass

            Ms. Corie’s Wish List:        https://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/ms-corie-s-class-evansville-in/3526730

Mrs. Corn’s Wish List:       https://a.co/4NEIezW

Ms. Lori’s Wish List:           https://www.myregistry.com/organization/montessori-academy-ms-lori-s-class-evansville-in/1770306

Mrs. Theriac’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CGFZRMT3JDJR?ref_=wl_share

            Mr. R’s Wish List:  Will be posted on his blog.

PTO Meeting is tomorrow Thursday, November 17^th –

• Transition to Traditional School.
• Why Montessori Kindergarten or What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.

The meeting consists of three parts. Come for some or all!

Part I – 5:30-5:55 Pizza will be served.

Part II – 6:00-6:30 Transition to Traditional School.

A panel of past families talk about their transition and what they want you to know.

Part III – 6:35-7:05 Why Montessori Kindergarten or What you want to know about the Montessori Elementary Class. You would attend one or the other.

• Babysitting for Montessori children and siblings begins at 5:30. Click on the following link in your emailed notes home for the signup sheet.
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children and adults.

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, Nov. 23^rd through Friday, Nov. 25^th.

• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 23^rd for daycare activities. Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pickups.
• The building will not be open for school or daycare Thursday, November 24^th or Friday, November 25^th.

Teacher Wish Lists – if you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are links to their Wish Lists:

Ms. April’s Wish List:         https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/msaprilsclass

Ms. Corie’s Wish List:        https://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/ms-corie-s-class-evansville-in/3526730

Mrs. Corn’s Wish List:       https://a.co/4NEIezW

Ms. Lori’s Wish List:           https://www.myregistry.com/organization/montessori-academy-ms-lori-s-class-evansville-in/1770306

Mrs. Theriac’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CGFZRMT3JDJR?ref_=wl_share

Mr. R’s Wish List:  Will be posted on his blog.

Montessori Borrowed Clothes – Please remember to return washed Montessori borrowed clothing in a timely manner.

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday, November 6^th. The time will fall back 1 hour Sunday morning.

Book Fair – Begins this week, in person, at the school!

• Wednesday, Nov 2^nd– Tuesday, Nov 8^th.
• Book fair hours are after school between 3:00-5:00 (11:45-12:15 for any half dayers wanting to visit after their dismissal).
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fall Clean Up –

• Saturday, November 5^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori
• Adults only activity – children may not attend.
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13E7ef0dHNtiS90UqAbvFsO4SUqxuo12ZirWN3zmTV9g/edit#gid=0
• Text alert and email will be sent out if we need to cancel the clean up because of rain.

Thursday, November 10^th and Friday, November 11^th are Daycare Days –

No School Thursday, November 10^th– All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences. Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this online Zoom conference.

No School Friday, November 11^th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

• If your child has AM and/or PM care in their program, they may attend their regular hours for daycare activities.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pick-ups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting November 15^th, 16^th or 17^th –  The date is still to be determined

• Transition to Traditional School.
• Why Montessori Kindergarten or What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.

The meeting consists of three parts. Come for some or all!

Part I – 5:30-5:55 Pizza will be served.

Part II – 6:00-6:30 Transition to Traditional School.

A panel of past families talk about their transition and what they want you to know.

Part III – 6:35-7:05 Why Montessori Kindergarten or What you want to know about the Montessori Elementary Class. You would attend one or the other.

• Babysitting for Montessori children and siblings begins at 5:30. Click on the following link for the signup sheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14_dw4tg5PpZ2F8GJDGPUpn0HbvYPKadgL9Hg1RiGzKI/edit#gid=0
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children and adults.