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

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

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 25^th
• More info to come.

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

 Thursday, November 10^th and Friday, November 11^th are Daycare Days –

 No School Thursday, 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.

No School Friday, November 11^th 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 pick-ups on daycare days.

PTO Meeting Thursday, 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 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 link in your emailed Notes Home for the sign up 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. 23^rd through Friday, Nov. 25^th.

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

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

EZ School Lunch Reminder – Please remember to sign your child up for November’s lunches.

Things to look for in November –

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

• Wednesday, Nov 2^nd– Tuesday, Nov 8^th.
• Book fair hours are after school between 3:00-5:00 (11:45-12:15 for any half dayers wanting to visit after their dismissal).
• Located in the Multipurpose Room.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Volunteers needed! Click on the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1a_Y8oCKOQ-x1AwvYV7jYBQosz3jXnsKfbw9KFSnABAc/edit?usp=sharing

Fall Clean Up –

• Saturday, November 5^th
• 8:00-11:00 at Montessori
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13E7ef0dHNtiS90UqAbvFsO4SUqxuo12ZirWN3zmTV9g/edit#gid=0

Thursday, November 10^th and Friday, November 11^th are Daycare Days –

No School Thursday, 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.

No School Friday, November 11^th 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 pick ups on daycare days.

School Pictures – 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 only. 

Tuesday, October 25^th – Ms. Lori & Ms. April

Wednesday, October 26^th – Mrs. Corn & Mrs. Theriac

Thursday, October 27^th – Ms. Corie & Mr. R (Elementary)

Monday, October 17^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 pick-ups 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 21^st.
• 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 in your emailed notes home for more info.

8:20 Car Line – All children should exit the car from the line to get into the school. The only exception would be if your child is having a hard time separating in the morning. Then you should drive past the orange cone to park and help them out of the car.

Car Line Etiquette –

• 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 drive slowly & responsibly when exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

EZ School lunch reminder – On the 15^th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming month’s lunches.

• If your child is absent, please remember to deselect their lunch choice.
• This ensures children receiving a hot lunch won’t be charged when absent.
• This includes children bringing a lunch from home.

A few reminders –

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.

Shoe Box Donation – The Elementary class is in need of your shoe boxes! These can be handed off to staff members at drop off/pick up. Thank you!

Things to look for in October –

Friday, October 7^th, Monday, October 10^th and Monday, October 17^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 pick-ups 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 dates.

• Wednesday, October 12^th – Mrs. Theriac and Ms. April
• Thursday, October 13^th – Mrs. Corn, Ms. Corie and Ms. Lori

8:20 Car Line – All children should exit the car from the line to get into the school. The only exception would be if your child is having a hard time separating in the morning. Then you should drive past the orange cone to park and help them out of the car.

Car Line Etiquette –

• 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 drive slowly & responsibly when exiting the car line.
• Driving carefully around cars waiting for a child is permitted.
• Please don’t use the gravel area by the storage units to turn around.

A few reminders –

EZ School lunch reminder – On the 15^th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming month’s lunches.

• If your child is absent, please remember to deselect their lunch choice.
• This ensures children receiving a hot lunch won’t be charged when absent.
• This includes children bringing a lunch from home.

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.