Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser

  • The event will take place this Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 5:30 PM.
  • Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
  • Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
  • Start Bidding!!! Silent Auction items are Live: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

What kind of things are auctioned?

New live and silent auction items are arriving daily! Here are a few items!

Live Auction:

  • Ford Center- 4 suite club tickets w/dinner to see Luke Bryan on August 25th.
  • CenterPoint Suite w/ 20 Thunderbolt tickets including 2 riders on the Zamboni during intermission and 40 chuck a pucks for the second intermission.

Silent Auction:

  • Famous classroom quilts
  • Evansville Zoo membership
  • Indianapolis Zoo tickets
  • Wine & spirits
  • Local gift cards
  • Sports memorabilia

Night School will be next Thursday, March 2ndNight School is the opportunity for you to see what your child does each day at school. Your child (with the guidance of the teacher) will have selected a sample of works they want to demonstrate for you the evening of Night School.

  • There will be two sessions: 5:30-6:15 or 6:30-7:15.
  • Up to two adults per family.
  • Montessori siblings should be signed up for the same session.
  • Space is extremely limited so we cannot include siblings, friends, grandparents, etc.
  • Reservations are required. Signups for Night School are now open and the links are posted below:

Ms. April’s Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA9AC2FA1F5C25-2023

Ms. Corie’s Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAEAB22A1FFC34-mscories1

Mrs. Corn’s Signups: https://volunteersignup.org/DRQAP

Ms. Lori’s Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D49AEA62CA02-night

Mrs. Theriac’s Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054DABAD2FA5FF2-night

Mr. R’s Signups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054ca4ad23a4f85-montessori1#/

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

No School Monday, February 20th 2023. 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 on daycare days.

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser

  • The event will take place Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 5:30 PM.
  • Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
  • Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
  • Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

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

What kind of things are auctioned?

New live and silent auction items are arriving daily! Here are a few items!

Live Auction:

  • Ford Center- 4 suite club tickets w/dinner to see Luke Bryan on August 25th.
  • CenterPoint Suite w/ 20 Thunderbolt tickets including 2 riders on the Zamboni during intermission and 40 chuck a pucks for the second intermission.

Silent Auction:

  • Famous classroom quilts
  • Evansville Zoo membership
  • Indianapolis Zoo tickets
  • Wine & spirits
  • Local gift cards
  • Sports memorabilia

Night School will be Thursday, March 2ndNight School is the opportunity for you to see what your child does each day at school. Your child (with the guidance of the teacher) will have selected a sample of works they want to demonstrate for you the evening of Night School.

  • There will be two sessions: 5:30-6:15 or 6:30-7:15.
  • Space is extremely limited so we cannot include siblings, friends, grandparents, etc.
  • More info to come on how to sign up.

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

EZ School lunch – Due to the school closure on Tuesday, the lunch choices for that day have not been charged any fees. Please call the office if you have any questions.

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!

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

Valentine Cards Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th.

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

(Ms. April 18, Ms. Corie 21, Mrs. Corn 19, Ms. Lori 23, Mrs. Theriac 21).

  • Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but 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.

No School Monday, February 20th 2023. 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 on daycare days. 

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser

  • The event will take place Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 5:30 PM.
  • Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
  • Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
  • Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

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

What kind of things are auctioned? 

New live and silent auction items are arriving daily! Here are a few items!

Live Auction:

  • Ford Center- 4 suite club tickets w/dinner to see Luke Bryan on August 25th.
  • CenterPoint Suite w/ 20 Thunderbolt tickets including 2 riders on the Zamboni during intermission and 40 chuck a pucks for the second intermission.

Silent Auction:

  • Famous classroom quilts
  • Evansville Zoo membership
  • Indianapolis Zoo tickets
  • Wine & spirits
  • Local gift cards
  • Sports memorabilia

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

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

Winter Weather Policy: 

Delays – We are not bus dependent and do not have delays. School will start at the regular time, regardless of what time other schools start their day. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may drop off later if the need arises.

Early Closings – We are not bus dependent and as a rule we do not close early. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may pick up early if the need arises. The exception for closing early would be if very extreme/dangerous weather or road conditions developed. If this should occur, we will contact each family by text alert, phone or email.

Partial School Closure – Without extreme weather conditions you may bring your child for a daycare day if you have AM and/or PM care in your child’s program. Montessori Academy’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and may post “No School. Open for daycare.” announcements on the local television station 7 WEHT or Tristatehomepage.com

Whole School Closure – If travel warnings/watches are declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County due to very extreme/dangerous weather, Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare. The school’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and email.

If a state-of-emergency is declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare.

Snow Make-up Days – We do not have snow make-up days.

Things to look for in February –

Valentine Cards Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th.

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

(Ms. April 18, Ms. Corie 21, Mrs. Corn 19, Ms. Lori 23, Mrs. Theriac 21).

  • Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but 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.

No School Monday, February 20th 2023. 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 on daycare days.

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser 

  • The event will take place Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 5:30 PM.
  • Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
  • Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
  • Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

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

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Things to look for in February –

Valentine Cards Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th.

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

(Ms. April 18, Ms. Corie 20, Mrs. Corn 19, Ms. Lori 23, Mrs. Theriac 21).

  • Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but 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. 

No School Monday, February 20th 2023. 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 on daycare days.

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s Annual Fundraiser

  • The event will take place Saturday, February 25th
  • Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
  • Dinner, dancing, silent & live auction.
  • Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/montessoiree2023

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

Sugar Bush Social – In the past, the Elementary class hosted a Sugar Bush Social with a little help from our families. If you have a maple tree(s) in your yard and are willing to “tap” the sap, we can provide the tubes, jug(s) and simple instructions…just let us know by responding to this email!

This will begin to happen over the next couple of weeks. More info to come.

Happy New Year and welcome back!

Montessoirée 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

  • Saturday, February 25th
  • More info to come.

No School Monday, January 16th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

  • Students who have AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours for daycare.

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Winter Weather Policy:

Delays – We are not bus dependent and do not have delays. School will start at the regular time, regardless of what time other schools start their day. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may drop off later if the need arises.

Early Closings – We are not bus dependent and as a rule we do not close early. Parents, of course, should determine their own level of comfort when driving and may pick up early if the need arises. The exception for closing early would be if very extreme/dangerous weather or road conditions developed. If this should occur, we will contact each family by text alert, phone or email.

Partial School Closure – Without extreme weather conditions you may bring your child for a daycare day if you have AM and/or PM care in your child’s program. Montessori Academy’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and may post “No School. Open for daycare.” announcements on the local television station 7 WEHT or Tristatehomepage.com

Whole School Closure – If travel warnings/watches are declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County due to very extreme/dangerous weather, Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare. The school’s main communication will be sending out a text alert and email.

If a state-of-emergency is declared in Vanderburgh and/or Warrick County Montessori Academy will be closed and will not have school or daycare.

Snow Make-up Days – We do not have snow make-up days.

A reminder:

If your child has a fever, is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, they must stay home for 48 hours from their last symptom; even if this happened over the weekend.

Re-enrollment contracts are going home today in your child’s bag and are due back on or before Wednesday, December 14th.

  • 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 Surveys – (Only families with AM and/or PM care)

  • All families with AM and/or PM care, please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 14th.

No School Monday, December 19th through Monday, January 2nd.

            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 19th through Friday, December 23rd.
  • Tuesday, December 27th through Friday, December 30th.
  • Monday, January 2nd.

The building will be totally closed on:

  • Monday, December 26th.

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 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

  • Saturday, February 25th
  • More info to come.

Teacher Wish Lists – If you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are 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://a.co/4NEIezW

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.

 

EZ School lunch reminder – Tomorrow is December 1st, please remember to sign your child up for lunch. If your child brings a lunchbox, the “lunchbox” option needs to be selected.

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

  • All families with AM and/or PM care, please fill out and return on or before Wednesday, December 14th.
  • 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 7th.
  • Gift cards will be distributed by Wednesday, December 14th.
  • 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 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

  • Saturday, February 25th
  • More info to come.

Teacher Wish Lists – If you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are 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://a.co/4NEIezW

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.

 

Thanksgiving break begins tomorrow Wednesday, Nov. 23rd and lasts through Friday, Nov. 25th.

  • Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 23rd 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 24th or Friday, November 25th.

Teacher Wish Lists – if you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are 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://a.co/4NEIezW

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.

Montessoire 2023 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner, Save The Date!

  • Saturday, February 25th
  • More info to come.

 

PTO Meeting is tomorrow Thursday, November 17th

  • Transition to Traditional School.
  • Why Montessori Kindergarten or What You Want to Know About the Montessori Elementary Class.

The meeting consists of three parts. Come for some or all!

Part I – 5:30-5:55 Pizza will be served.

Part II 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 III 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.

  • Babysitting for Montessori children and siblings begins at 5:30. Click on the following link in your emailed notes home for the signup sheet.
  • Spots are limited to the first 50 children signed up.
  • Pizza will be served to the children and adults.

Thanksgiving break will be from Wednesday, Nov. 23rd through Friday, Nov. 25th.

  • Children with AM and/or PM care in their program may attend their regular hours on Wednesday, November 23rd 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 24th or Friday, November 25th.

Teacher Wish Lists – if you are looking for an idea for something to gift your child’s teacher, here are 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://a.co/4NEIezW

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.