Happy New Year and welcome back!

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 may post “No School. Closed for daycare.” announcements on the local television station 7 WEHT or Tristatehomepage.com

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.

Montessoiree 2022 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner

• The event will take place February 26, 2022 at the DoubleTree in downtown Evansville.
• Dinner, silent & live auction.
• Tickets will go on sale online next week.

Soiree Donations – If you or someone you know has a business and they would like to donate an item/activity or do a sponsorship for the soiree’s live or silent auction, please let us know. Attached are the donation and sponsorship forms.

Wine Donations – Once again, PTO will be putting together “wine baskets” for the soiree auction. Donations can be handed to a staff member in the car line or dropped off in the front office.

Basket Donations – During the holiday season, if you receive any size basket that you are not interested in keeping, please donate it to the PTO. They will use them as they put together baskets of items for the auction.

All donations are tax deductible.

Things to look for in January –

No school Monday, January 17^th 2022. 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.

Because it’s that time of the year…

The children play outdoors for 45 minutes daily unless it is raining. Always make sure your child is dressed appropriately to go outside.

Be sure to send your child with a sturdy coat (labeled with their name) as the mornings are often cold.

Re-enrollment contracts went home today in your child’s bag and are due back on or before Wednesday, December 15^th.

• If you are re-enrolling, return the contract with the $100.00 registration fee (per child).
• If you are not re-enrolling, fill in your child’s name and initial in the upper right-hand corner and return to school.
• Current Kindergarteners and Mr. R’s third graders will not need to return any paperwork.

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

• Attached is the Winter Break Survey
• All families with AM and/or PM Care please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 15^th.
• A copy went home in your child’s bag today.

No School Monday, December 20^th through Monday, January 3^rd.            

            Holiday Daycare Days – Students who have AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular ours for daycare activities on these days:

• Monday, December 20^th through Thursday, December 23^rd.
• Monday, December 27^th through Thursday, December 30^th.
• Monday, January 3^rd.

The building will be totally closed on:

• Friday, December 24^th
• Friday, December 31^st.

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!

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

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/3095743

Mrs. Corn’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36UCJ0KF0LVEA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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

 

Fall Clean Up – Thank you to the following volunteers who were able to spend the morning at Montessori:

Tyler Zimmermann                        Kerwyn Martin                                Brad Gant

Jimmy Traub                                    Sabrina Williams                             Jeremy Overton

Peter Knoll                                       Candice Carter                                Josh Tucker

Solomon Boyce                               Jennifer Barchet                             Tuula Dowell

Thanksgiving Break begins tomorrow Wednesday, Nov. 24^th and lasts through Friday, Nov. 26^th.

• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 24^th 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 25^th or Friday, November 26^th.

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

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/3095743

Mrs. Corn’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36UCJ0KF0LVEA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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

Montessoiree 2022 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner.

• The event will take place February 26, 2022 at the DoubleTree in downtown Evansville.
• Dinner, silent and live auction.
• If you are interested in helping plan the event, email Amanda Schmitt, PTO President, at amandaschmitt15@gmail.com.

Montessoiree 2022 Wishlist:  Holiday shopping coming up!!  The PTO is preparing for our annual Montessoiree.  A big part of the event is our popular silent auction, which includes a variety of fun baskets and packages of items donated by individuals and businesses.

If you would like to sponsor a donation, the donations committee has prepared a wish list on Amazon of items for the silent auction. If you order from the wish list, you can have the item shipped directly to Montessori.  (Be sure to request a gift receipt so we know who donated the item.)  If you have an idea for something that is not on this list – we’ll take it!  We love creativity and help of any kind!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PK71EB4E21SW?ref_=wl_share

Megan Knoll is heading the donations committee.  Please feel free to reach out to her directly with any questions.  Cell: 812-455-1545 or email: mknoll42@gmail.com

Azzip Pizza fundraiser – Remember to scan Montessori’s code each time you visit Azzip Pizza from now until the end of November!

• We have raised $137.00 from September 1^st-October 31^st. Thank you!
• Montessori will receive 5% of each visit, with opportunities for an increased giveback on certain promotional days. Visit November 22^nd – 30^th for 20% giveback days!
• Scannable key tags are available in the front office.
• Flyer with code is attached.

Reminders:

Families w/o AM Care must use the car line when dropping their child off at school.

PM care pick ups – Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM Care pick up.

• Children should not play in the landscaped areas.
• Adults and children aged 3 and older must wear their face mask when entering the building.

Sunscreens, lotions, creams, over the counter medicine, chap stick, prescription medicine –

Normally, parents would fill out a form at the front desk and leave the item there, but now that’s not possible. The new protocol will be to send us an email before you drop off in the AM. Then, hand the item off to the staff person upon dropping off or put in your child’s bag; we’ll get it out before school starts. Sarah and Kristi typically read their email before 8:30 drop off or immediately after.

The email needs to tell us:

• Name of item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (ie) prescription medicine

For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.

Ideally you would send the email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure it’s retrieved ASAP.

Extra Masks – Are for the emergency that may happen here at school-a very productive sneeze. If you want your child to or your child needs to switch out during the day, leave an additional mask in their bag.

Covid Reminder – If someone in your child’s household is scheduled for/waiting on a Covid test or experiencing Covid symptoms, do not send your child to school until you receive the results.          

If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 72 hours since their last symptom; even if this happens over the weekend.

Thank you to everyone that was able to volunteer or participated at the Day of the Dead celebration! As with every successful event, we couldn’t do it without you!!

Thursday, November 11^th and Friday, November 12^th are Daycare Days –

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

No School Friday, November 12^th – All classes Parent/Teacher conferences. Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up.

• There will be no school on conference day.
• Daycare day for students who have AM and/or PM care in their program.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pick ups on daycare days. 

Fall Clean Up – Send Kristi an email if you would like to volunteer.

We’d be happy to have you for all or just part of the time. We’ll be raking, trimming, sweeping, pulling weeds, etc. Please bring any tools you think appropriate and gloves.

• Saturday, Nov 13^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori
• Adults only activity 

PTO Meeting on Wednesday, 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 two parts. Come for one or both!

Part I – 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 II – 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. 

Montessoire 2022 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner.

• The event will take place February 26, 2022.
• We are getting ready to start planning and we are looking for volunteers.
• If you are interested in helping plan the event, email Amanda Schmitt, PTO President, at amandaschmitt15@gmail.com.
• Volunteer kick-off meeting will be later this month.

Azzip Pizza fundraiser – Remember to scan Montessori’s code each time you visit Azzip Pizza from now until the end of November!

• We have raised $137.00 from September 1^st-October 31^st. Thank you!
• Montessori will receive 5% of each visit, with opportunities for an increased giveback on certain promotional days. Visit November 22^nd – 30^th for 20% giveback days!
• Scannable key tags are available in the front office.
• Flyer with code is attached. 

Reminders:

After School Pickups:

Because of our Covid protocols, each PM care group has a limited amount of time to stretch their legs, run around, and enjoy their fantasy games before their time is up. After you pick up your child, please do not linger by the playground and allow your child to interact with the children playing. We recommend a quick wave goodbye so the PM care children can continue playing.

Families w/o AM Care must use the car line when dropping their child off at school.

PM care pick ups – Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM Care pick up.

• Children should not play in the landscaped areas.
• Adults and children aged 3 and older must wear their face mask when entering the building.

Sunscreens, lotions, creams, over the counter medicine, chap stick, prescription medicine –

Normally, parents would fill out a form at the front desk and leave the item there, but now that’s not possible. The new protocol will be to send us an email before you drop off in the AM. Then, hand the item off to the staff person upon dropping off or put in your child’s bag; we’ll get it out before school starts. Sarah and Kristi typically read their email before 8:30 drop off or immediately after.

The email needs to tell us:

• Name of item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (ie) prescription medicine.

For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.

Ideally you would send the email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure it’s retrieved ASAP.

Extra Masks – Are for the emergency that may happen here at school-a very productive sneeze. If you want your child to or your child needs to switch out during the day, leave an additional mask in their bag.

Covid Reminder – If someone in your child’s household is scheduled for/waiting on a Covid test or experiencing Covid symptoms, do not send your child to school until you receive the results.          

If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 72 hours since their last symptom; even if this happens over the weekend.

Reminder – November 1^st is on Monday, please sign your child up for November’s lunches. If your child brings a lunchbox, the “lunchbox” option needs to be selected.

Montessoire 2022 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner.

• The event will take place February 26, 2022.
• We are getting ready to start planning and we are looking for volunteers.
• If you are interested in helping plan the event, email Amanda Schmitt, PTO President, at amandaschmitt15@gmail.com.
• Volunteer kick-off meeting will be later this month.

Things to look for in November –

Book Fair – In person at the school!

• Wednesday, Nov 3^rd – Wednesday, Nov 10^th
• Book fair hours 11:45-12:15 & 3:00-5:00
• Or shop online scholastic.com/bf/montessoriacademy1

Day of the Dead Celebration – Come celebrate with us!

• Saturday, November 6^th from 2-6 PM
• West Branch Library Grounds – see flyer for more information
• Volunteers can sign up with the following link https://dayofthedead2019.ivolunteer.com/dotd2021

Fall Clean Up – Send Kristi an email if you would like to volunteer

• Saturday, Nov 13^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori

Thursday, November 11^th and Friday, November 12^th are Daycare Days –

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

No School Friday, November 12^th – All classes Parent/Teacher conferences. Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up.

• There will be no school on conference day.
• Daycare day for students who have AM and/or PM care in their program.
• Reminder – there will be no car lines for drop offs or pick ups on daycare days.

Azzip Pizza fundraiser – Remember to scan Montessori’s code each time you visit Azzip Pizza from now until the end of November!

• We have raised over $60.00 during September 1-30. Thank you!
• Montessori will receive 5% of each visit, with opportunities for an increased giveback on certain promotional days.
• Scannable key tags are available in the front office.
• Flyer with code is attached.

Reminders:

After School Pickups:

Because of our Covid protocols, each PM care group has a limited amount of time to stretch their legs, run around, and enjoy their fantasy games before their time is up. After you pick up your child, please do not linger by the playground and allow your child to interact with the children playing. We recommend a quick wave goodbye so the PM care children can continue playing.

Families w/o AM Care must use the car line when dropping their child off at school.

PM care pick ups – Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM Care pick up.

• Children should not play in the landscaped areas.
• Adults and children aged 3 and older must wear their face mask when entering the building.

Sunscreens, lotions, creams, over the counter medicine, chap stick, prescription medicine –

Normally, parents would fill out a form at the front desk and leave the item there, but now that’s not possible. The new protocol will be to send us an email before you drop off in the AM. Then, hand the item off to the staff person upon dropping off or put in your child’s bag; we’ll get it out before school starts. Sarah and Kristi typically read their email before 8:30 drop off or immediately after.

The email needs to tell us:

• Name of item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (ie) prescription medicine.

For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.

Ideally you would send the email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure it’s retrieved ASAP.

Extra Masks – Are for the emergency that may happen here at school-a very productive sneeze. If you want your child to or your child needs to switch out during the day, leave an additional mask in their bag.

Covid Reminder – If someone in your child’s household is scheduled for/waiting on a Covid test or experiencing Covid symptoms, do not send your child to school until you receive the results.    

If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 72 hours since their last symptom; even if this happens over the weekend.