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 in their child’s program, please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 13^th
• A copy went home in your child’s bag today.

Gift Cards – Attached is a gift card order form (a copy went 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 Wednesday, December 6^th.
• Gift cards will be distributed by Wednesday, December 13^th.
• Please contact PTO with any questions. ptomontessorievv@gmail.com

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!

Montessoire 2024 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

• Saturday, February 24^th
• More info to come.

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:       Ms. April’s Class Wish List

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/dl/invite/fQsuTwl?ref_=wl_share

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://forms.gle/GAmAavrg1xEHQCEx5

Bookfair Sales – Thank you to all families who participated in our fall bookfair. The total earnings from our school were $2026.50 and our teachers received over $800.00 in Scholastic Dollars for new classroom books!

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

Brooks Corn                         Chase Savage

Bryan Koewler                    James Traub

Donn Mehringer                 Josh Tucker

PTO Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, November 16^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!

5:30 Babysitting begins.

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 siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Pickup will be in the dining room. Click on the link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YdkaZS9QmXztl5MLDik3yBqhKi5-7Cqm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114098482033034356927&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, November 22^nd through Friday, November 24^th.

• Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 22^nd 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 23^rd or Friday, November 24^th.

Thank you to The Kleinsasser Family, The Cobb/Swanson Family, The Whitledge Family and The Traub Family for staff treats!

Daylight Savings ends this Sunday, November 5^th. The time will fall back 1 hour Sunday morning.

School Pictures are on these days:

                        Friday, November 3^rd – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac

                        Monday, November 6^th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lori & Mr. R (Elementary)

• 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. 3^rd and 6^th).

Day of the Dead Celebration – Come celebrate with us!

• Saturday, November 4^th from 2-6 PM.
• West Branch Library Grounds – see pamphlet for more information.
• Volunteers can sign up with the following link:

https://dayofthedead2019.ivolunteer.com/dotd_2023

Book Fair – This week, in person, at the school!

• Wednesday, Nov 1^st – Tuesday, Nov 8^th
• Book Fair hours:
  • 11:45-12:15 ONLY for half day students wanting to visit after dismissal.
  • 3:00-5:00
  • 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/1Vm_4nJCeptdvFOFzO2HbvNGvaLjgMMAO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114098482033034356927&rtpof=true&sd=true

Friday, November 10^th – All classes Parent/Teacher Conferences. Look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding how to sign up for this online Zoom Conference.

• This is a Daycare Day.
• There will be No School.
• 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.

Fall Clean Up –

• Saturday, November 11^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori.
• Adults only activity – children may not attend.
• Click on the following link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GDe1yzgwk6TpchpEHk0IfJYTRTT6R6GP_hgQLx2oAB4/edit?usp=sharing 

PTO Meeting, Thursday, November 16^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!

5:30 Babysitting begins.

Part I – 5:45-6:15 Transition to Transitional School.

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

Part I – 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 siblings begins at 5:30 and ends at 6:55. Pickup will be in the dining room. Click on the link to signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YdkaZS9QmXztl5MLDik3yBqhKi5-7Cqm/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114098482033034356927&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
• Pizza will be served to the children.

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://forms.gle/GAmAavrg1xEHQCEx5

Thank you to The Kleinsasser Family and The DeBaillie Family for last week’s sweet treats!!

Mum Sale:  Thank you to everyone who purchased mums or made a monetary donation. Our net profit was $3,400.

Jackets, sweaters, etc. – Please put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!

PTO Costume Party at CMoE – We are finalizing the last details for the party.  Please RSVP today!

• When: Friday, October 20^th.
• Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM.
• Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
• Food: 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 link for more info

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13iZltiAQFXjydKmg5PRyiFjEywodvCsV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114098482033034356927&rtpof=true&sd=true

Mr. R’s Class Field Trip –

The Elementary Class Planet Walk is on October, 27^th.

• Children should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.
• Children will need to bring a totally disposable lunch for the field trip. No lunchboxes, thermoses, etc. that would need to be returned home.
• Elementary parents are welcome.

School Pictures are on these days:

                        Friday, November 3^rd – Ms. April, Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac

                        Monday, November 6^th – Ms. Corie, Ms. Lorie & 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. 3^rd and 6^th).

Front Lawn – We are growing new grass.

• Please use the sidewalk areas for drop offs and pick-ups.
• Please keep your children from playing on the front lawn.

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://forms.gle/GAmAavrg1xEHQCEx5

A few reminders –

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.

Front Lawn – We are growing new grass.

• Please use the sidewalk areas for drop offs and pick-ups.
• Please keep your children from playing on the front lawn. 

Monday, October 16^th is a Daycare Day.

• 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.

PTO Costume Party –

• When: Friday, October 20^th.
• Time: 5:30PM-7:30PM.
• Who: Current Montessori families, including siblings.
• Food: 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.

Mr. R’s Class Field Trip –

The Elementary Class Planet Walk is on October, 27^th.

• Children should wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.
• Children will need to bring a totally disposable lunch for the field trip. No lunchboxes, thermoses, etc. that would need to be returned home.
• Elementary parents are welcome.

Picture Day Date Change –

• School pictures will be on Friday, November 3^rd and Monday, November 6^th.
• Further details to be announced.

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://forms.gle/GAmAavrg1xEHQCEx5

A few reminders –

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 above-mentioned item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email.  We do not regularly check the children’s bags.