Thank you to The Swanson/Cobb Family for staff treats last week!

Re-enrollment 25-26 Contracts are going home today in your child’s bag and are due back on or before Wednesday, December 18th.
• 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 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)
• Attached is the Winter Break Survey (a copy went home in your child’s bag last week).
• All families with AM and/or PM care in their child’s program, please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 18th.

Hot Chocolate Sale!
The Elementary Class will be selling Hot Chocolate to donate money to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
• Where: Front lawn.
• When: Wednesday, December 18th from 3:00-5:00
• Cost: $1.00 per cup.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Montessori Apparel – The PTO is selling Montessori Apparel! An order form went home in your child’s bag today and is attached to this email. Forms are due by Wednesday, December 18th. Please email PTO with any questions at ptomontessorievv@gmail.com

Holiday Carols – Thursday, December 19th at 10:00 AM.
• See emailed Notes Home for info on The Elementary and Kindergarten students singing holiday carols.

No School: Monday, December 23rd through Monday, January 6th.
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 23rd and Friday December 27th.
• Mon., December 30th, Tue., December 31st, Thur., January 2nd, and Fri., January 3rd.
• Monday, January 6th.
The building will be totally closed on: Tuesday, December 24th-Thursday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 1st.

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!

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 O’Daniel Family for staff treats last week and The Royalty Family for hand warmers for the staff!!

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 on or before Wednesday, December 18th.

Hot Chocolate Sale!
The Elementary Class will be selling Hot Chocolate to donate money to the Vanderburgh Humane Society.
• Where: Front parking lot.
• When: Wednesday, December 18th from 3:00-4:30
• Cost: $1.00 per cup.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Holiday Carols at Hamilton Pointe – Thursday, December 19th at 10:00 AM.
• The Elementary and Kindergarten students will be visiting Hamilton Pointe Nursing Home to sing holiday carols to the residents.

No School: Monday, December 23rd through Monday, January 6th.
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 23rd and Friday December 27th.
• Mon., December 30th, Tue., December 31st, Thur., January 2nd, and Fri., January 3rd.
• Monday, January 6th.
The building will be totally closed on: Tuesday, December 24th-Thursday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 1st.

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!

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

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.
• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 27th 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 28th or Friday, November 29th.

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

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

Montessoirée 2025 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!
• Saturday, February 22nd 2025.
• More info to come.

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 Gresham Family for staff treats!

Volunteer Opportunity – Leaf Blowing
• Volunteers needed to help clean up the leaves on the pre-primary playground and back patio.
• Call the school to schedule a time.
• The school has a leaf blower, but you can bring your own.

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.
• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 27th 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 28th or Friday, November 29th.

Montessoirée 2025 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!
• Saturday, February 22nd 2025.
• More info to come.

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 Corn-Royal Family for staff treats this week!

PTO Meeting: Tonight!
• What’s next? New School after Montessori.
• 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 – 5:45-6:15 What’s next? New School after Montessori.
A panel of past 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 link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-xwju0voFuFuzTb8TQXz3ItWkwAgN3au/edit?usp=sharing_eil&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=672403dd
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures start tomorrow:
Thursday, November 14th – Ms. Corie, Mrs. Theriac & Mr. R (Elementary)
Friday, November 15th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Ms. Lori

Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th.
• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 27th 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 28th or Friday, November 29th.

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 Siddiqui Family for staff treats this week!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with us at EVPL West. We were so happy to see Montessori families of past and present participating in many ways.

Special shout out to those who volunteered to help make crafts and with set up/tear down, especially, Ann, Glen & Lucy Muehlbauer, David & Sabrina Williams, Chris Lunn, Marissa & Jimmy Traub, Tara Overton, Olga Uzun, Kristine Kleinsasser, Jon Klem, Shawn Jenkins, Alex Earl, Isaac Bradley, Jane King, Amanda Schmitt, Margaret Stuckey, Bohan Ye, Marcella Tucker, Nora Rosario, Katelyn & Stephen Crayner and Scott Royer.

Friday, November 8th and Monday, November 11th are Daycare Days –

No School Friday, November 8th – All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences (except Ms. Corie’s). Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this in person conference.

No School Monday, November 11th 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 pickups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th –
• What’s next? New School after Montessori.
• 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 – 5:45-6:15 What’s next? New School after Montessori.
A panel of past 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 link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-xwju0voFuFuzTb8TQXz3ItWkwAgN3au/edit?usp=sharing_eil&rtpof=true&sd=true&ts=672403dd
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures are on these days:

Thursday, November 14th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac
Friday, November 15th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lori & Mr. R (Elementary)

• Forms went home in your child’s bag last week.
Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

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

Congratulations to Ms. Corie and Family!! Her baby girl, Riley, was born last Friday and all are doing well. Look for her return in the new year!

8th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration – Come celebrate with us!
• This Saturday, November 2nd from 2-6 PM.
• West Branch Library Grounds
Volunteers still needed – sign up with the following link:
https://dayofthedead2019.ivolunteer.com/dotd_2024

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday, November 3rd. The time will fall back 1 hour Sunday morning.

Friday, November 8th and Monday, November 11th are Daycare Days –

No School Friday, November 8th – All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences (except Ms. Corie’s). Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this in person conference.

No School Monday, November 11th 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 pickups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th –
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 – 5:45-6:15 Transition to Traditional School.
A panel of past 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 link to signup:
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

School Pictures are on these days:

Thursday, November 14th – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac
Friday, November 15th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lori & Mr. R (Elementary)

• Forms went home in your child’s bag today.
Forms with payment are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days as well (Nov. 14th and 15th).

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

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

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks while in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

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 O’Daniel Family for staff treats!

PTO Costume Party –
When: This Friday, October 18th.
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info:

Preprimary Field Trip –

Tuesday, October 22nd –
All of Ms. Corie’s & Mrs. Theriac’s Classes.

½ of Ms. Lori’s Class: See emailed Notes Home.

Wednesday, October 23rd –
All of Ms. April’s & Mrs. Corn’s Classes.

½ of Ms. Lori’s Class: See emailed Notes Home.

• Parent volunteers are not needed.
• Sunscreen should be applied prior to arriving at school.
• Students should wear their Montessori t-shirt and shoes with a closed back. No sandals or flip flops.

Car line on Field Trip Days –
• Car line at 8:00 AM only for families whose children are attending the field trip that day.
• Children going on the field trip need to be in the building no later than 8:15 AM.
• Siblings can be dropped off at the same time.
• Children will return to the building at 11:30 AM.
• Regular 8:20 car line for children not going on the field trip.

Book Fair –
• Monday, Oct. 21st – Friday, Oct. 25th
• Book Fair hours:
o 11:45-12:15 ONLY for half day students wanting to visit after dismissal.
o 3:00-5:00 for the rest of the students.
o Children may not be pulled out of class time to attend the book fair.
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and can only attend during the above-mentioned hours.
• Volunteers needed! Click on the link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ieRuhqlvjmTj3v9tuRYZyUk3IYBlqBg_i4Vg7G6WDo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

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

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks while in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

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 Bitter Family for staff treats this week!!

Mum Sale: Thank you to everyone who purchased mums or made a monetary donation. Our net profit was $2,925.00!

Grocery Bag Donations – The office is need of your plastic grocery bags. These can be handed off to staff members at drop off/pick up. Thank you!

Friday, October 11th, Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th are Daycare Days.
• There will be No School.
• Children who attend 8:30-2:45 will not come for daycare days.
• 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 pickups on daycare days.
• If your child is not attending on a daycare day, please remember to select “No Lunch” on EZ School so that you are not charged for lunch that day.

PTO Costume Party –
When: Friday, October 18th.
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info.

Book Fair –
• Monday, Oct. 21st – Friday, Oct. 25th
• Book Fair hours:
o 11:45-12:15 ONLY for half day students wanting to visit after dismissal.
o 3:00-5:00 for the rest of the students.
o Children may not be pulled out of class time to attend the book fair.
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult and can only attend during the above-mentioned hours.
• Volunteers needed! Click on the link to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13ieRuhqlvjmTj3v9tuRYZyUk3IYBlqBg_i4Vg7G6WDo/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Preprimary Field Trip – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip dates.
• Tuesday, October 22nd – Ms. Corie’s, Mrs. Theriac’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
• Wednesday, October 23rd – Ms. April’s, Mrs. Corn’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).

A few reminders:

Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

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

Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.

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 Singh Family and The Traub Family for staff treats!!
Car Line Etiquette –
• Please drive slowly & responsibly when entering, driving around other cars in line & exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please remember to stay in your car when dropping & picking up your child.
• Please be patient while staff members are helping children exit & enter their car.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.
Friday, October 11th, Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th are Daycare Days.
• There will be No School.
• Children who attend 8:30-2:45 will not come for daycare days.
• 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 pickups on daycare days.
• If your child is not attending on a daycare day, please remember to select “No Lunch” on EZ School so that you are not charged for lunch that day.
PTO Costume Party –
When: Friday, October 18th.
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM.
Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
Food/drink: Pizza and beverages.
Wear: Costumes (no weapons please, even if they are a part of a costume).
Cost: $0! Hosted by The Montessori PTO!
Sign up: Click on the emailed Notes Home link for more info:
Preprimary Field Trip – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip dates.
• Tuesday, October 22nd – Ms. Corie’s, Mrs. Theriac’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
• Wednesday, October 23rd – Ms. April’s, Mrs. Corn’s & ½ of Ms. Lori’s Classes (TBD).
A few reminders:
Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45

• 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.
Please follow these rules for PM Care pick up inside the school:
• Parents should make sure their child walks in the building after picking them up.
• Remind child to use a quiet voice.
• These are the rules of the classroom and they should be followed at all times when in the building.
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