WAUWATOSA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Hello Wauwatosa Montessori School Community,

Wauwatosa Montessori School was featured in a special American Montessori Society publication that just came out! Check out the article, "Wauwatosa Montessori School: From Bicycle Trains to Compost Gains!"

Our school has been recognized by the American Montessori Society for our innovative program and extracurricular richness! Special thank yous go out to our environmentally-conscious students, Green Team leaders Ms. Kait McCullough and Ms. Isa Herman, our staff who have dedicated themselves to Nature's Classroom planning and chaperoning, our entire team of teachers with implementing composting, our PTSA for supporting and funding sustainability initiatives, and to Ms. Dawson and Ms. Myers for leading field trips that use bicycle trains as transportation. I couldn't feel more proud of our team of staff, students, and families!

Read on for more exciting updates in this week's newsletter including the new AP Inc. Spring Order Form, how to visit the Spring District-Wide Art Show, and more! A special thank you goes out to the PTSA for the Shamrock Shakes this week!

AP Inc. Spring Order Form

It's that time of year- the AP Inc. Spring Order has officially released! This season, we have three new unique products to share with you that will all surely put a spring in your step. This is our last order form of the year, and all of our products will truly bloom in your heart.

Buy these products before April 3rd.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmF2bkr2madB-wTopAjykeeSh5yUnUvL1MMKnvGEiNZWLgNg/viewform?usp=sharing

Are you handy with tools and building? Do you love to create and solve engineering problems? AP needs you.

Adolescent Program Needs Volunteers!

Are you handy with tools and building? Do you love to create and solve engineering problems? AP needs you.

Adolescent Program will participate in the STEM challenge Contrapt, a Rube Goldberg machine competition. The classroom needs volunteers to help in April during the school day.

Our process for visitors is that you fill out the volunteer application form through the district (here:Visitor Aware) several days prior to your visit. On the day of visit, check into the office with your driver's license using the tablet, and sign a confidentiality agreement on your first visit.

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A9A72CA4F4C52-55762307-apstem

Exciting Update from Ms. Brennan About the Spring District-Wide Art Show!

Join us for the Spring District-Wide Art Show opening night on April 9th, from 5:30–7:00 PM, at the Wauwatosa Public Library! This exciting event will showcase the amazing artwork of our students and is a wonderful way to celebrate their creativity.

New this year: We’re thrilled to introduce an art-making booth hosted by Artists Working in Education (AWE) in the library’s Firefly Room, located in the children’s section. It’s a hands-on, interactive experience where you and your family can create your own art to take home!

The art show will be on display during library hours from April 3rd to May 6th. Bring your family, friends, and fellow art enthusiasts to enjoy the artwork, participate in the art-making booth, and support our talented young artists!

Field Day and Fun Run

Field Day & Fun Run: Save the date for June 6th as we gear up for our upcoming Field Day & Fun Run! More details on fundraising, volunteering, and activities will be shared in early May.

Battle of the Books 2025

Check out the Recap here!

• Wauwatosa Montessori: Statewide Battle of the Books third place winners in the middle school competition

Grades for Trimester 2

Children's House-Upper Elementary grades are available in Infinite Campus. Please log in to review your student’s progress. Please click here for instructions on how to view Trimester 2 grades. Parents/Guardians, if you do not already have an Infinite Campus account, please click here for instructions. If you have any questions regarding any of the Trimester 2 grades, please do not hesitate to reach out to teachers directly. You can only view the report card in Infinite Campus.

March Classroom Newsletters: Check Them Out!!

Mrs. Shannon

Mrs. Dolkiewicz

Ms. Yifan's Newsletter

Ms. Brown's Newsletter

Ms. Emily

Ms. Susan

Adolescent Program

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!!

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

Happy Spring Break!

Melissa Pallin

Principal