PTO Meeting tomorrow 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. 

Fall Clean Up Make up Day is this Saturday, November 20^th. 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 20^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori
• Adults only activity

Text Alert System – If you did not receive the text alert on the evening of Friday, November 12^th, announcing the cancelation of Fall Clean Up, please contact the office so we can send you the directions to sign up for the text alert system.

Thanksgiving Break will be from Wednesday, Nov. 24^th 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.

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:

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.

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 needed – sign up with the following link: https://dayofthedead2019.ivolunteer.com/dotd2021 

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday, November 7^th. The time will fall back 1 hour Sunday morning.

Gift Cards – Attached is a gift card order form (copy was sent 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 Friday, November 5.
• Gift cards ordered by 11/5 will be distributed by Friday, 11/10, ahead of Black Friday shopping. *Azzip Pizza gift cards will be distributed on 12/10.
• Please contact the PTO with any questions. ptomontessorievv@gmail.com

Book Fair – In person at the school!

• Wednesday, Nov 3^rd – Tuesday, Nov 9^th
• Book fair hours 11:45-12:15 & 3:00-5:00
• Located in the Multi-Purpose Room
• Or shop online scholastic.com/bf/montessoriacademy1

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. 

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!

• 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.

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.
• Volunteer kick-off meeting will be later this month.

 The October 22^nd PTO Costume Party has been cancelled due to CMoe not scheduling events at this time.

School Pictures – Forms went home last week in your child’s bag.

• Forms are due back before or on your child’s picture day.
• Make-up photos will be on these days only:

Tuesday, October 26^th – Mrs. Corn and Mrs. Theriac

Wednesday, October 27^th – Ms. Corie and Ms. Lori

Thursday, October 28^th – Ms. April and Mr. R

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

• October 25^th – 27^th 20% give back
• 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.

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

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.

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.

The student directory went home today in your child’s bag.

EZ School lunch reminder – Please remember to sign your child up for October lunches. This Friday is October 1^st and many students are not signed up for lunch. 

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.

Clothing Donation – We are in need of girl’s shorts (all sizes).

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

Things to look for in October: 

Friday, October 8^th; Monday, October 11^th; and Monday, October 18^th 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 a lunch that day.

Preprimary Field Trip – Parent volunteers are not needed. More information closer to the field trip date.

            Thursday, October 14^th

Friday, October 15^th  

School Pictures – Forms will be sent home in the next few weeks           

Tuesday, October 26^th – Mrs. Corn and Mrs. Theriac

Wednesday, October 27^th – Ms. Corie and Ms. Lori

Thursday, October 28^th – Ms. April and Mr. R

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

• 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:

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

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.

Sending things to school via bag – If you are sending anything to school, it’s good to let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

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.           

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.

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

PTO Fall Mums Sale – Order forms with payment are due by the end of the day tomorrow, September 9^th.

• Pick up is September 15^th– First come, first pick.

Thursday, September 9^th – First PTO Meeting-Welcome to your child’s class!   

• 5:45-6:15 Meeting: Welcome by PTO and then meet w/your child’s teacher.
• This meeting is adults only – due to our covid policy and separate groups, we will not be able to provide babysitting.
• The teacher will do a 25-minute presentation about what you can expect this year.
• PTO will introduce themselves and mention upcoming events for those who would like to volunteer.

Azzip Pizza fundraiser – Don’t forget to scan Montessori’s code each time you visit Azzip Pizza from now until the end of November!

• Montessori will receive 5% of each visit, with opportunities for an increased giveback on certain promotional days. Visit September 13th – 15th for 20% giveback days!
• Scannable key tag will be passed out at the September 9^th PTO Meeting.

Reminders:

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

PM Care pick ups – Parents 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.

Sending things to school via bag – If you are sending anything to school, it’s good to let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.

School emails – Notes Home or emails addressing a specific subject (for example: Please remember to pull up to the cone when dropping off or picking up,) is being bcc to everyone, not just your family. If it’s an email only to your family, we’ll address it: Good Morning/Afternoon (specific parent name) …

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.         

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.

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