PTO Volunteer Signup – If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

No School Monday, January 19^th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• 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.

Things to look for in February –

Valentine Card Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13^th.

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

(Magnolia-21, Willow-24, Tulip-24, Oak- 18, Dogwood- 17).

• Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but please 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.
• Teachers will provide an example on their blogs of what a Valentine Card looks like.

No School Monday, February 16^th – President’s Day

• 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.

Montessoirée 2026 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner!

• When: Saturday, February 21^st
• Time: 5:30-10:00 PM
• Where: Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
• Tickets can be purchased by clicking the attached QR code.

Stop in the front office of school for a chance to win 2 free tickets! Write your name down on a piece of paper and drop it in the box in the office. Winner will be selected by February 2^nd.

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

A few reminders –

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
• All Preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
• If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 24 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend. 

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

Thank You to The Khadka, Bitter, Gant, Obeius, Maynard, Anderson & Atout Families for staff treats!

Re-enrollment Contracts for August 2026 – May 2027 are due today!

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

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

• All families with AM and/or PM care in their child’s program, please fill out and return by the end of the day today.

*UPDATE* Hot Cocoa Sale! This Friday!

The Sequoia Room will be selling Hot Cocoa to donate money to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.

• When: Friday, December 19^th from 3:00-5:15 PM
• Where: Back field pergola area/nature trail; Enter through the Front Office.
• Cost: $1.00 per cup.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.

No School: Monday, December 22^nd through Monday, January 5^th

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

• Monday, December 22^nd and Tuesday, December 23^rd.
• Monday, December 29^th through Wednesday, December 31^st.
• Monday, January 5^th.
• The building will be totally closed on: Wednesday, December 24^th – Friday, December 26^th and January 1^st-2^nd.

Montessoirée 2026 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner: Save The Date!

• Saturday, February 21^st
• More info to come.

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!

A few reminders –

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
• All Preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
• If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 24 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

PTO Volunteer Signup – If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank You to The Royalty Family for handwarmers for the staff!

Check out the December AMS Connection News Letter! 

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

• Attached is the Winter Break Survey (a copy went home in your child’s bag today).
• All families with AM and/or PM care in their child’s program, please fill out and return to school on or before Wednesday, December 17^th.

Holiday Carols at Hamilton Pointe – Wednesday, December 17^th at 10:00 AM

• The Elementary and Kindergarten students will be visiting Hamilton Pointe Nursing Home to sing holiday carols to the residents.

Hot Chocolate Sale!

The Sequoia Room will be selling Hot Chocolate to donate money to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.

• When: Thursday, December 18^th from 3:00-4:30 PM
• Where: Front lawn.
• Cost: $1.00 per cup.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

No School: Monday, December 22^nd through Monday, January 5^th

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

• Monday, December 22^nd and Tuesday, December 23^rd.
• Monday, December 29^th through Wednesday, December 31^st.
• Monday, January 5^th.
• The building will be totally closed on: Wednesday, December 24^th – Friday, December 26^th and January 1^st-2^nd.

Montessoirée 2026 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner: Save The Date!

• Saturday, February 21^st
• More info to come.

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!

A few reminders –

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
• All Preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
• If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 24 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

PTO Volunteer Signup – If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank You to The Krause and Overton Families for staff treats!

Thanksgiving Break will be from Wednesday, November 26^th through Friday, November 28^th.

• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 26^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 on Thursday, November 27^th and Friday, November 28^th.

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

The Magnolia Room’s Wish List: https://www.myregistry.com/giftlist/msaprilsclass

The Willow Room’s Wish List: https://www.myregistry.com/wishlist/ms-corie-s-class-evansville-in/3526730 

The Tulip Room’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36UCJ0KF0LVEA/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

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

The Dogwood Room’s Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CGFZRMT3JDJR?ref_=wl_share 

The Sequoia Room’s Wish List: Will be posted on their blog.

Daycare Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25M3M4F88PMDF?ref_=wl_share

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!

A few reminders –

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
• All Preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
• If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 24 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

PTO Volunteer Signup – If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thank You to The Okpoloa and Swanson/Cobb Families for staff treats!

Friday, November 7^th – Preprimary Parent/Teacher Conferences

(The Magnolia, Willow, Tulip and Oak Rooms – not Dogwood)

• Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this conference (in person or Zoom).
• There will be No School for all Preprimary classes only – daycare for students with AM and/or PM care in their program.
• The Sequoia Room (Elementary) will have school – No car lines.
• Children may not attend the parent teacher conferences. The teacher reserves the right to cancel a conference if your child is present.
• Information that your teacher shares with you about your child, should not be shared with your child.
• Please contact the office with any questions about conferences.

PTO Event: Moving to a New School Meeting – Wednesday, November, 12^th

-The meeting consists of two parts. Come for one or both!        

• Part I – 5:45-6:15 What’s next? New School after Montessori.

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

• Part II – 6:20-6:50 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 their siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Drop off and pickup will be in the dining room.
• Click on the emailed Notes Home link to signup.
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

Thanksgiving Break will be from Wednesday, November 26^th through Friday, November 28^th.

• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 26^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 on Thursday, November 27^th and Friday, November 28^th.

A few reminders –

Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
• All Preprimary classes are outside at 8:45, at different locations.
• The office staff is not always available to answer the front door when we are getting children, who arrive late, to their correct outdoor play area.
• If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 24 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

PTO Volunteer Signup – If you would like to be contacted by The Montessori PTO for volunteer opportunities, click the following link to fill out the contact form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGV0jQqgkASF-SvN4bLVesGSJdOYOhplgLzRbI4mKpxaUz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link