Notes Home – Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Thank you to the Whitledge family for staff treats from Lolly’s Pops on Monday. It was a cool, sweet treat on a hot day!
Great Job Everyone – Children and Adults! We’ve had a successful first day of school! A special shout out to the PTO board members who are helping out with School Day drop offs. Thank you!!
Taking pictures with our “First Day of School” sign – If you’d like to take a picture of your child(ren) with our sign in the front lawn, please do so after 3:00 PM (after our 2:45 car line has ended).
First Day Paperwork – packets went home in your child’s bag today and should be returned to school by Friday, August 15th. We need these forms filled out to update a variety of lists (allergy, student directory, etc.).
EZ School Lunch Reminder – On the 15th of every month, you can sign up for the upcoming months lunches. If your child brings a lunchbox, the “lunchbox” option needs to be selected.
Montessori Tote Bag – No charms, key chains, hand sanitizer or toys may be attached to your child’s tote bag.
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 after lunch and PM Care. 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 item in the Montessori bag, please let us know via email. We do not regularly check the children’s bags.
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 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.
PM Care Pickups –
- Enter through the office door.
- Office staff will help you locate your child.
- When you arrive to the classroom, it is time for your child to clean up and go home.
- Any unfinished projects can be completed the next school day.
- Gather your child’s bag, lunchbox and/or nap items and exit the school through the office door.
- Lingering in classrooms is not permitted.
Hugging Policy –
- Children may hug the teachers, assistants and office staff.
- They are not permitted to hug each other. This can lead to excessive silliness, which can lead to injuries.
The August 22nd PTO Family Picnic – 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
- Chairs/blankets for sitting
- Bug Spray
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
