Notes Home – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Friday, January 30th the school will be open for school and daycare.
Thank You to The Marmor and Schuman Families for staff treats!
Sugar Bush Social – Over the last few years, 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 tubs, jugs and simple instructions…just let us know by turning in the attached form. A copy went home last week in your child’s bag.
Valentine Card Guidelines/Reminder – We’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13th.
- The Sequoia Room has a different set of guidelines. Please check their blog for details.
- If the cards come with a sticker, tattoo or pencil, that is fine, but please do not send in any type of candy, toy or additional items for the class.
- A card needs to be sent for each student in the class.
(Magnolia-21, Willow-24, Tulip-24, Oak- 18, Dogwood- 17).
- Your child’s name should be written in the “From” place, but please 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.
- Teachers will provide an example on their blogs of what a Valentine Card looks like.
No School Monday, February 16th – President’s Day
- 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.
Montessoirée 2026 – PTO’s annual fundraising dinner!
- When: Saturday, February 21st
- Time: 5:30-10:00 PM
- Where: Venue 812 – 1401 N. Boeke Rd. Evansville, IN 47711.
- Tickets can be purchased by clicking the attached QR code.
Stop in the front office of school for a chance to win 2 free tickets! Write your name down on a piece of paper and drop it in the box in the office. Winner will be selected by February 2nd.
If you or your business would like to help sponsor the event, it’s not too late! Email the PTO at ptomontessorievv@gmail.com
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 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 an EMAIL/BAND App notification and will post “No School. Open for daycare.” announcements on WFIE.
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 an EMAIL/BAND App notification and post “No School” announcements on WFIE.
[Band Invite]
Kristi Gault invited you to the ‘Montessori Academy of Evansville’ Band.
Accept the invite and join the group!
https://band.us/n/aca1baU1j4Y4T
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 few reminders –
Arriving on time to school – Please arrive before 8:45
- Late arrivals are disruptive to your child and their classroom.
- 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.
- If arriving after 8:45, children must be accompanied to the door by an adult until a staff member opens the front door.
Jackets, sweaters, etc. – It’s the time of year for colder weather in the morning, please send your child with a jacket/coat for outdoor playtime and remember to put your child’s name or initials inside to avoid any lost items. Thanks!
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.
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
