Greetings NAMily!

This is the final NAMily Newsletter for this school year. It has been our pleasure to lead the students and staff, while collaborating with you all! We have the best supportive community within the distict and look forward to the future. We look forward to seeing you at one of the many events in the month of May. We hope you all have a great summer planned.

Best Regards,

Principals Ferguson & Lewallen

May Highlights:

1-2 Science OST Testing (5th Grade Only)

5-9 Science Benchmark Testing (4th & 6th Grades)

6 ILT Meeting 7:30a

7 Foundation Meeting 5:00 p

7 PTO Meeting 6p

7 New Parent Transition Night 7-8p

14 LSDMC 6:15p

15 Talent Show 6-8pm

16 Field Day (All Day)

20 6th Grade Recognition Ceremony 6:00-7:00p

22 Last Day of School for Students

22 Teacher vs Students Sports Games

22 Move Up Day (Students visit new classrooms)

23 Last Day of School for Staff

Calling all current Kindergarten and 3rd Grade families. We hope to see you (without the kiddos) on May 7th. Free summer materials for students will be distributed to each families present!

We will be celebrating our annual teacher and staff appreciation week May 5th -9th. This year the tehme is Bi Top Circus! Below is an itenerary of weekly envents along with ta suggestion of ways your can contribute to the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve! The ideas are optional suggestions to participate in the daily themes. If you have other ideas or would like to show your appreciation to teachers and staff in different ways, please feel free!

who came in 2nd place at the Ohio State Festival Oratory Festival.

Ages 6-9

Ages 9-12

Adults: Oliver Robertson (beat the parents...:))

April Meeting

Our next Meeting is:

Wednesday, May 7th from 6:00-6:45p in the Music Room. Free childcare will be provided.

New Committees:

• Membership and Recruitment

• Classroom Coordinator/Room Parent

• PTO Meeting Hospitality Coordinator

• Yearbook

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these roles reach out to namrocketspto@gmail.com

Description of committees:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14awX9pyOq5-sXO8DlqFVI6c4d1E6guXrNqR0tX7XUKY/edit?tab=t.0

JOIN the NAM Facebook Group!

The PTO often uses the NAM Facebook group to communicate with families. Please join to get

important updates, voice your concerns, and join the discussion:

“2024-2025 NAMS Community”

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cincyNAMS

NAM Yearbook

Send pictures from any NAM events to be included in the yearbook.

Send pictures to

namrocketspto@gmail.com

Please include name of event

Cosmic education is a cornerstone of the Montessori way. It is the idea that all things are interconnected. Class pets bring that connection to the classroom by allowing students to feel empathy, respect, and compassion for a living thing. Having a pet also teaches students how to care for something else. Remembering to feed the animal, check on the animal, and clean up after the animal encourages responsibility. Another core element of Montessori education is grace and courtesy. Learning to handle a small animal must often be done with grace to avoid harming or scaring the animal.

Class Pet Spotlight

Name: Chilly
Type of Pet: Chinchilla

Room/Location: Room 2118, Heather Bailey's Class

Fun Fact: Chinchillas can jump 6 feet high

Favorite Food: Grass and hay, apple treats, millet

Take a moment to read through the NAM Handbook. Sign this form to indicate that you have read the document.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G5ooJavbhKz1XQoXeLfeNUlBWAfHVvNt/edit

Click here for steps to complete volunteer application.

Click here if you would like to request interventions or support for your child.

Thanks for helping NAM raise $1000+! Funds helped to support the 6th grade trip and classroom activities schoolwide.

Our monthly Foundation meetings will be held in person in the NAM Music Room directly before the monthly PTO meetings. There will also be a Google Meet option (same link as the PTO meetings). The next meeting will take place on Wednesday May 7th 2025 5pm.

Foundation Meeting Agenda/Notes (Running Document):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fKX2P2fPPbOlaBYPvSYS_tpL8tZgz8guAHfwribzFc/edit?usp=sharing

Google Meet Link if you need to join virtually:
Click this link: https://meet.google.com/tbo-edfm-xwn
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 931-330-0530 and enter this PIN: 446 760 320#

Click here to find Meeting agenda and notes. The next meeting will take place Wednesday, April 9th 6:15p Virtually. Click here to join the meeting.

Complete this form if you have a concern and a solution to improve student learning experiences at NAM.

Email: fergusk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.cps-k12.org/northavondalemontessori
Location: 615 Clinton Springs Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: (513) 407-2444
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPSNorthAvondale