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 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

Thank you to The Bland Family and The Beydoun Family for staff treats this week!

International Peace Day is Saturday, September 21st – We will be observing it this Friday, September 20th. In previous years, we have participated in the world-wide continuous singing of the peace song.
• The children’s performance will start at 11:00 AM.
• We’ll be singing as a school in our back field for 10-15 minutes.
• Parents are welcome to come and watch outside of the dining room door (back patio area).
• Parents of Half-Day students need to let the office know if they want to pick their child up early.
There will not be a time for children and parents to meet before, during or after the singing.
If you are coming that morning, please let your child know that you will be there to watch, but will not be picking up at that time. There have been a few tears in the past due to this possible misunderstanding.
PTO will be hosting a Meet & Greet Coffee and Donuts from 10:00-10:50 in the multi-purpose room.

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.

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 Tripac Family for last week’s staff treats!!

Wednesday, September 4th – PTO Event: Mum Sale
• Order forms are attached and went home today in your child’s bag.
• Forms w/payment are due by the end of the day, Wednesday, September 11th.
• Pickup will be Tuesday, September 17th.

Tomorrow, September 5th – PTO Event: Welcome to your child’s class!
• 5:30- Babysitting begins for Montessori children and their siblings. If all spots are filled, please contact Kristi asap. Click on the emailed Notes Home link for the signup sheet.
• The number of children under three years old allowed is full.
• Goldfish and a cheese stick will be served.
• 5:45-6:30 Meeting- Welcome by PTO and then meet in classrooms with your child’s teacher.

International Peace Day is Saturday, September 21st – We will be observing it on Friday, September 20th. In previous years, we have participated in the world-wide continuous singing of the peace song.
• The children’s performance will start at 11:00 AM.
• We’ll be singing as a school in our back field for 10-15 minutes.
• Parents are welcome to come and watch outside of the dining room door (back patio area).
• Parents of Half-Day students need to let the office know if they want to pick their child up early.
There will not be a time for children and parents to meet before, during or after the singing.
If you are coming that morning, please let your child know that you will be there to watch, but will not be picking up at that time. There have been a few tears in the past due to this possible misunderstanding.
PTO will be hosting a Meet & Greet Coffee and Donuts from 10:00-11:00 in the multi-purpose room.

EZ School lunch reminder – On the 15th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming months lunches. Please remember to:
• Sign up for September’s lunches.
• Select the “lunchbox” option on EZSchool if your child brings a lunchbox.

AM Care drop off reminder –
• Ends at 8:15.
• If arriving after 8:15, please wait in the car line.

PM Care pick ups –
• Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM care pick up.
• Children should not play in the landscaped areas, behind bushes, etc.

Sunscreen and/or Bug Spray should already be applied to your child before dropping off in the morning.

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

The protocol will be to send us an email before you drop your child off in the AM. Then, hand the item to the staff person upon dropping off. Sarah and I typically read our email before 8:20 drop off or immediately after.

The email needs to tell us:
• Name of the item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (i.e.) prescription medications

For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.
Send your email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure the item(s) are retrieved ASAP.

Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an above-mentioned 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 Anderson Family for staff treats this week!
First Day Paperwork – went home last week and should be returned to school as soon as possible. We need these forms filled out to update a variety of lists (allergy, student directory, etc.).
AM Care drop off reminder –
• Ends at 8:15.
• If arriving after 8:15, please wait in the car line.
PM Care pick ups –
• Please supervise children on the front lawn after PM care pick up.
• Children should not play in the landscaped areas, behind bushes, etc.
The August 23rd PTO Family Picnic – will be from 5:30-7:00 PM. Please use the emailed Notes Home link to sign up for a dish to share with others at the picnic.
Hot dogs (beef and vegetarian), buns and condiments are provided.
You should bring your own:
• Drinks
• Bug spray
• Chairs or blankets for sitting
Monday, September 2, 2024 – Montessori will be closed in observance of Labor Day. There will be no daycare.
Thursday, September 5th – PTO Event: Welcome to your child’s class!
• 5:30- Babysitting begins for Montessori children and their siblings. Click on the emailed Notes Home link to sign up for babysitting.
• The number of children under three years old is limited to 3 total.
• Goldfish and a cheese stick will be served.
• 5:45-6:30 Meeting- Welcome by PTO and then meet in classrooms with your child’s teacher.
Lunchboxes –
• The drink should fit inside of the lunchbox/outer mesh pouch – it should not sit separately from the lunchbox.
• Please remember to select the “lunchbox” option on the website used for lunch, ezschoolapps.com.
EZ School lunch reminder – On the 15th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming months lunches.
Sunscreen and/or Bug Spray should already be applied to your child before dropping off in the morning.
Sunscreens, lotions, creams, over the counter medicine, chap stick, prescription medicine –
The protocol will be to send us an email before you drop your child off in the AM. Then, hand the item to the staff person upon dropping off. Sarah and I typically read our email before 8:20 drop off or immediately after.
The email needs to tell us:
• Name of the item
• How much to use
• What time to give or apply
• If it needs to return home each day (i.e.) prescription medications
For example: Sunscreen, apply to face/arms/legs before going outside. Or, chapstick, use as needed.
Send your email to: kgaultmontessori@gmail.com, sarahspelbring@gmail.com and the child’s teacher. This will ensure the item(s) are retrieved ASAP.
Sending things to school via Montessori bag – If you are sending an above-mentioned 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