WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
November 26th Newsletter
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Hello Wauwatosa Montessori School Community,
I am pleased to share with you the results of our recent staff and student surveys. As our School Learning Team and Grace and Courtesy Team reviewed this data, we have identified the following highlights and areas for growth.
Student Survey
100% of students feel that their teachers care about them.
100% of students feel safe at school
89% of students responded that “I always do my best, even when learning is hard”
94% of students responded that students at my school support each other's learning.
100% of students reported that “my school treats all people with all different backgrounds fairly”
Staff Survey
100% of staff feel they regularly collaborate with peers
78% of staff feel that their administrator provides them with effective feedback to grow in their practice
83% of staff believe that they work of the teams they are on directly ties to school improvement efforts
89% of staff enjoy coming to work each day.
78% of staff feel that professional development is relevant to their daily work.
Thank you to all who took the time to complete the survey. Your feedback is valuable. In our school growth plan, we are continuously striving to improve. In our School Growth Plan, we are striving to provide relevant professional opportunities to continuously improve the quality of Montessori education we provide to our students, opportunities for teachers to grow their practice by observing in other Montessori classrooms, and common planning time opportunities for co-planning to co-serve for all learners. Further, this year we have implemented rapid cycle feedback to support teachers in growing in a self-identified area of focus throughout the year while supporting our school-wide efforts such as AMS accreditation and planning for access for all learners including students with special needs, students who need enrichment and students who are not yet at proficiency and need further strategies to boost achievement.
If you have any questions about the survey results or the School Growth Plan, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
In Partnership,
Melissa Pallin
Principal
Feast!
Wauwatosa Montessori School is now one of three schools in the state to be verified by the American Montessori Society! Learn more about the 5 core components of a quality Montessori school here: https://amshq.org/About-Montessori/What-Is-Montessori/Core-Components-of-Montessori
November virtue!
Lower elementary students designed balloons!
Students are preparing a community service project!
Ms. Libby visited all classrooms to teach students about self-regulation through a Zones of Regulation activity!
IMPORTANT DATES!
- Nov. 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
- Band/Orchestra/Choir is December 16th from 2-3pm
- General Music is December 19th from 2-3pm
PTSA CORNER
PTSA Corner
Papa John’s
Mark the calendar for PIZZA at Papa Johns on North Ave, Thursday, Dec 19th, 10 am - 10 pm! Use code PJFUND15 when you place your order for 15% back to WMS PTSA.
Did you know you can support the WMS PTSA by dining out at local restaurants like Murf's, Mo's Irish Pub, and Habanero's? Or by shopping online at stores like Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dell, and Eddie Bauer?
Download the Givebacks App on your phone or follow the link below to get started and see the full list. Select Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA as your cause.
https://www.givebacks.com/join/wauwatosamontessori
Follow the PTSA on Facebook! Please answer the membership questions when asking to join to help us keep this a private group
Student Clubs!
Student Club Opportunities!
Club Opportunities!
Craft Club (led by Maggie Ellis, Audrey Ritsche, and Minnie Reymann)
Open to Lower Elementary Students
During lower elementary lunch 11:30-12 Dec. 4 and 11th
Advisor: Ms. Pallin
Please email Ms. Pallin if you would like your student to participate pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Crochet Club (led by Ailis Callan)
Open to Lower Elementary Students
During lower elementary lunch 11:30-12 Friday the 6th and 13th, open to up to 10 lower elementary students on each of those datest
Meet in the office with Mrs. Berghammer
Advisor: Mrs. Berghammer and Ms. Isa
Please email Ms. Pallin if you would like your student to participate pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Sports Club for Adolescent Program
Open to Adolescent Program Students
Meet outside the gym 3:20-4:20 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 5 and 12th
Advisor: Mr. Jacoby
Please email Ms. Pallin if you would like your student to participate pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Rollerblading/Rollerskating Club
December Tuesdays 7:30-8 a.m.
Advisor: Ms. Jenice
Open to up to 20 students in any grade
Students must bring helmets and rollerblades or skates
Please email Ms. Pallin if you would like your student to participate pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
Engineering Club (started by Harrison Fischer)
Open to Adolescent Program and Upper Elementary
Wednesdays from 11:30-12 (during UE and AP recess) Dec. 4 and 11th
Please email Ms. Pallin if you would like your student to participate pallinme@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
French Club
Advisor Ms. Susan
Upper and Lower el, 4 sessions, Thursdays 11:30-12:00, starting the first Thursday in December
Please email Ms. Susan if you would like your child to participate starkmsu@wauwatosa.k12.wi.us
A COUPLE OF REMINDERS - Please Review!
Mainly used for field trip payments.
SORA
Students can check out ebooks, audiobooks and magazines. anytime, anywhere. Click on the link below for more info.
Spanish Newsletter
May 1st is the last day to order a yearbook.
WISH LISTS / DONORS CHOICE
If you are able to help with classroom "wishes", please do so. Maybe ask employers to donate as well?
CH1 & 2
Monarch decodable readers levels 1-5 $130
https://www.monarchreaders.com/shop-now/p/monarch-readers-levels-1-5-set-27-decodable-books
Book organizer for the hallway books.
LE Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2IBVQVVIVKKQO/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1LE Waseca Wish List
https://wasecabiomes.org/apps/giftregistry/wishlist/884407
UE2 Wish List
TPT class fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Emily-Brenner-83235?ownCampaign=&utm_campaign=ClassFundDashboard
Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FW79EVFAVO5Y?ref_=wl_share
Mrs. Myers - AP Math - Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SB0K7TNED902?ref_=wl_share
Ms. D - AP
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MD068F0WYKWO?ref_=wl_share
Fresh Hot Popcorn
Hot Buttered Popcorn Order Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5VPzuINlkmSb0stoNhUmmsg6ZIXyxrI/edit
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/813611528756561
Twitter: @TosaMontessori