WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Hello Montessori Families!

We had a phenomonal Literacy Night this week! Huge thank you to the planning committee for their efforts, and thanks to all who attended! We hope families are enjoying the book(s)!

Next week we have parent/teacher conferences! We encourage all families to have a connection point with teachers - ideally in person at conferences, but as we know some families take advantage of a long weekend to travel, at least by phone or email. It is important to check in on your child's progress and development!

Have a great weekend!

Elizabeth

It's hard to believe that parent/teacher conferences are here again! Conferences will be held on Thursday, February 26th from 12pm-8pm and Friday, February 27th from 8am-12pm. As a reminder, there is no school for students these two days.

Battle of the Books Shout-Out!

We are incredibly proud of our six elementary teams and two middle-level BOB (Battle of the Books) teams for their dedication and hard work this year! Your commitment to reading and teamwork truly shines. Thanks to the parents and coaches who make BOB possible

A special congratulations to our elementary team, The Reading Divas — Adalynn Butler, Emi Cannon, Georgia Hinton, and Liya Zewdie — coached by Megan Butler. Your preparation and perseverance have paid off! The Reading Divas will proudly represent the Montessori School at the State Battle. We are cheering you on every step of the way!

Congratulations as well to our middle level team, The Flying Purple Tigers — Madeline Lawent, Kella Wattenbach, and Ashlyn Courtney — coached by Melissa Lawent. Your teamwork and determination have earned you a spot at the State competition, where you will also represent the Montessori School.

We are so proud of all of our BOB participants for the countless hours spent reading, studying, and supporting one another. Best of luck at State — we know you will do an amazing job!

Kids Heart Challenge: Current classroom leader - Ms. Yifan's class has 18 students registered! Overall, at the end of Week 3, we have 49 students registered. For every 18 students who register and complete Finn's mission, we receive an additional entry in the lottery. If every eligible student registered and completed Finn's Mission, we would have NINE entries in the $10,000 fitness equipment lottery!

Finn's Mission: THIS is our big push for our last week - complete 7 small tasks to share the message of heart health and learn about life-saving skills. Every student who completes the 7 brief modules of Finn's Mission learns important information and will be entered in a drawing for TWO 2027 SUPERBOWL TICKETS! They will also receive the Victor dog keychain and a SUPER SPECIAL green cape (no other school will have this green cape - collector's item!)

Fundraising Goal: As a secondary achievement to completing Finn's Mission, we have exceeded our goal of $1500 - we have now raised an incredible total of $1958.82! Every dollar we contribute funds research and treatment for kids with special hearts. It also generates bonuses in the form of cash and equipment for our PE program - we've currently earned at least $160 for new equipment for our PE program! Thank you for all your work!

Home Activities: If your family is looking for more heart healthy activity at home, try the NFL's Play60 videos! Email Ms. A with questions!

Cori Aronow (she/her/hers)

Physical Education Teacher

Wauwatosa School Board Election

Four seats for the Wauwatosa School Board will be up for election on April 7. Join the 8 candidates for these seats on March 2 for a non-partisan forum sponsored by the Wauwatosa PTA Council.

Monday March 2, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Longfellow Middle School Auditorium
Moderated by Dr. Derek Gottlieb, Ph.D.

All community members are welcome to attend the event in person or watch live via Zoom (Zoom information to be shared closer to the event). Those attending in-person should park in the north parking lot and enter the building using the N1 doors.

This forum is strictly non-partisan and will be facilitated to ensure a fair and impartial event.

Questions? Reach out to 2026TosaSBForum@gmail.com

Link to facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19rzKZBDhM/

We have many students who love soccer at our school, and we are fortunate enough to have a connection to the Milwaukee Wave! Head Coach, Marcio Leite, sends his kids to our school! We will be having a WMS night out to the Wave Game on March 15th at 2:05pm! Families are welcome to purchase tickets in our section and enjoy a night together watching soccer! To purchase tickets, click here. Tickets are $27.05 each and include a gift!

Dear Tosa Montessori Families,

We are excited to share that Girls on the Run will be offered again this spring for 3rd–5th grade girls!

Registration opens February 16, and if more than 15 girls are interested, a lottery will be held to determine the final team roster.

The spring season will begin the week of March 23 and end the week of May 25. We learned so much during our fall season, and we’re thrilled to build on that momentum; especially because the spring curriculum is completely different. Even if your child participated in the fall, the lessons, activities, and team experiences this spring will all be new.

One thing that won’t change is the culminating event: our Celebratory 5K on Sunday, May 31—a fun and empowering milestone for all participants.

Practice Schedule:

Tuesdays: 3:30–4:45 PM
Wednesdays: 2:30–3:45 PM

Our fall coaching team—Erin, Melissa, and Staci—is returning, and we are happy to welcome Ms. Brown, LE teacher at Tosa Montessori, to the coaching team for the spring session.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Erin at erinpeschel@gmail.com.

We can’t wait for another great season of confidence, connection, and celebration!

Girls on the Run Lottery Registration is now open! Here's the link:

Registration Link

Warmly,
Erin & the GOTR Coaching Team

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Girls on the Run is so much more than a running program—it’s a confidence-building experience that helps girls find and use their voice. With our new curriculum, Hello, Bold Heart!, girls learn to speak up, listen deeply, and share what’s in their hearts—even when it feels scary. Give your girl (3rd-5th grade) the tools to be bold, confident, and empowered on and off the track. Registration opens February 16. Questions? Email: Erin Hochevar at erinpeschel@gmail.com

Sunday, February 22

Update: WMS Meetup at Firefly Grove

No snow for sledding, so join the WMS PTSA for a meet up at Firefly Grove Park on Sun 2/22 from 10-12. You do not need to be a PTSA member to attend. See you there!

Thursday, February 26

Corner Bakery Fundraiser - 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Details: You're invited to join the WMS PTSA for our February restaurant fundraiser! All orders

that mention Tosa Montessori PTSA at the

register or use code 659 online or in app will

have 20% donated back to our cause. Bring

your family, friends, and appetite for a fun-

filled day of food, community, and giving

back.

Tuesday, March 17

Dave's Hot Chicken Fundraiser - 4-8 p.m.

Details: Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA will receive 20% of fundraiser sales on March 17. Mention this fundraiser at the register before ordering or by ordering online at order.daveshotchicken.com using code GIVE.

Wednesday, April 22

Portillo's Brookfield - 5-8 p.m.

Details: Place your pick-up order online or in the Portillo's app using the code PORTILLOS44 before checkout in the “Apply Offer” field. 20% of your order will be donated back to the school PTSA!

Participate in person by showing the attached flyer or mention the fundraiser or Tosa Montessori PTSA at the register. This must be done *before* payment. Not valid on gift card sales or on third party ordering apps like DoorDash or GrubHub.

Adult Trivia Night: Fri. March 6, 7-9 p.m.

WMS Trivia Night is back in a NEW location! We will be taking over the Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park on March 6, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. See the spot your kids are going on field trips this year!

Set up a team of up to 10 parents, caregivers, and/or teachers (sorry, grownups only!) for a fun night of testing your knowledge. Want to join a team to meet others in our school community? Let us know when you register and we can connect you with a team. Registration is $10 per team member. Register here: https://givebacks.com/causes/wauwatosamontessori/events/trivia26

Funds raised will help support the Wauwatosa Montessori PTSA. The PTSA provides funding for field trip transportation, teacher supplies, teacher appreciation, maintaining the teacher lounge, and more to help provide our children with the best educational experience possible.

Questions? Reach out to Lauren Hogan at 920-639-6833 or lauren.n.hogan@gmail.com.

Skate Club unfortunately ends this this week. Come out for the last hurrah on Thursday from 3:30-4pm and Friday from 7:30-8am.

Chess Club meets on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm. Please bring your own chess board if you have one! This club is open for students in grades 3-8. The club will meet until Spring Break and then end at the end of March.

Dragon Club is open for Lower Elementary students. The club meets on Mondays during recess.

Parent/Guardian Volunteers

Background checks are good for 2 years from the submitted date. Visitor Aware will send the approved volunteer an email 30 days prior to the background check expiring containing a link to approve their background check to be re-run.

The Tosa East Players are hosting their sixth annual Youth Clinic for Wauwatosa elementary and middle school students on Saturday, March 21st. The clinic will be held from 9am until 12pm in the Wauwatosa East Theatre and will give students the opportunity to work on singing, acting, and dancing through the music of The SpongeBob Musical (our spring production). Families can use the link below to register.

We would love to have as many Tosa students as we can. Thanks for your support - we hope you come see the show!

Link to Register:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeL9EQYfgy21Eie8VgaRmFoVY4t4yxbijrxWZgUcRSeocs5Dw/viewform?usp=header

IMPORTANT DATES!

February 22nd - PTSA Event - Meet up at Firefly Grove Park 10am-12pm
February 26th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 12-8pm
February 27th - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-12pm
March 2nd - No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day

Please see this month's AMS (American Montessori Society) monthly family newsletter by clicking here.

Fresh Hot Popcorn every Tuesday

We will once again have the opportunity to order popcorn on Tuesdays. The price is $.75 per bag. Students order it on Tuesday morning and the Next Steps crew make the popcorn and deliver it same day. So yummy!

Popcorn Order Form

February Choice Board

Attendance Request in Infinite Campus

Please take a moment to review this document explaining how to enter attendance into Infinite Campus. This is used for appts, sick, vac, etc. You can still call the attendance line but the new procedure is what the district would like you to use.

Infinite Campus Fee Payment

Use these directions to pay fees online in Infinite Campus.

DROPOFF / PICKUP MAP

Please review the map for a safe morning drop off and afternoon pickup. When pulling up to the school, please go forward to the next available spot; as to not keep cars waiting behind you. Thanks so much.