Hello Wauwatosa Montessori School Community,
Spring is in the air! Check out the March classroom newsletters below to see what is in store for our students this month! It's such an exciting time of year because just like the tulips bloom, so do our students. We love to see the growth in our students.
We introduced our March virtue of Humility in our assembly this week. We recognized students who exemplified our February virtue of Justice and the AP students created a very fun interactive presentation to show the whole school what justice means! We are very proud of all of our students who were recognized as well as the AP students who created the presentation. Thank you to Ms. Libby for being our Grace and Courtesy Team Facilitator and organizing this event.
Thank you to Ms. Jenice and the classroom staff for inspiring our students to participate in a variety of themed experiences this week as we celebrated Read Across America!
March Classroom Newsletters: Check Them Out!!
Act 20 Information
Please check out this information if you are interested in learning more about how we are implementing Act 20 in our District.
Carline and Playground Reminder
Thank you to everyone who has been following the carline procedures which help with safety. Please be sure to follow the carline procedures, including pulling up the first available spot (not in front of the main door), staying in the line, and staying in the car. You are also welcome to park in the parking lot and walk your child to the door as well.
Further, as a friendly reminder, the parking lot is used for students who go out on a walk with their class and for recess 11:30-12:30 and is not available for parking during school hours. Please be sure to park in the main parking lot during school hours.
Thank you for your cooperation with this!!
Staffing Update
I am excited to share that Stephanie Krellwitz will be joining our team as part-time Special Education Teacher! Stephanie earned her Master's Degree in Special Education, and also has a Bachelor's degree in ASL Studies. Stephanie comes to us with a Cross Categorical Special Education license, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing license, an Art Education license and an Alternative Education license. Over the course of her career, she has served as a teacher for the deaf/hard of hearing and art teacher. Additionally, she is a Montessori parent. Ms. Isa and Mr. Nen are continuing to support as well. I will send additional communication to Wauwatosa Montessori School stakeholders with updates.
Ms. Isa Herman is now the long-term sub in gym class. I am also excited to share that she is pursuing her license for this role! We are continuing our search for a Physical Education Teacher; however, Ms Isa is performing wonderfully in this role. As many of you know, she has her substitute license, her Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurial Management, and is currently pursuing her Montessori teacher credential and is on track to graduate this year.
Check out the latest edition of the American Montessori Society Family Connection: March edition
We invite you to share the AMS Family Connection with your family community. This digital publication includes articles about Montessori philosophy, Montessori tips for the home, and a peek inside the classroom each month.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue with articles including:
- Igniting the Inner Spark: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation in Montessori Classrooms
- Solid Beginnings: Unlocking Geometry with Montessori Geometric Solids
March Virtue - Humility
Enjoy your weekend!
Melissa Pallin
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES!
March 18th Children's House
Zoological Society ”Bugs, bugs, bugs” in house.
Laura @9:00 Shannon @ 10:00 in gym or MPR both
K-4/K5
PTSA Meeting Tuesday March 18th in Room 30
March 19th Children's Theatre In House
Spring Break March 22nd-March 30th (School resumes on Monday, March 31)
Our Forward testing will run the week of April 7th-April 17th, and make up testing week is scheduled for April 21th-April 25th. Please refrain from scheduling any further field trips on these days.
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Wauwatosa Montessori School
Email: Pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Website: wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/Montessori
Location: 12121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, USA
Phone: (414) 773-3300
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Twitter: @TosaMontessori