We are very excited to be able to celebrate 103 years of Montessori education this year as we join together in Montessori Education Week February 21st through February 27th, 2010.
The staff and administration of Frederick Country Day are committed to modeling and mentoring in Montessori best practices. We realize that our families are informed and supportive of the Montessori experience, built on a love for learning, while educating the whole child, physically, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually.
We would like to take this opportunity to invite each family to join with us in any, some, or all activities planned for this week. We will be starting off on Sunday, February 21st, with a Peace Walk in Baker Park @ 2PM, bringing the whole family of FCD together. A special 32 foot visitor will be joining in our walk! We’ll stop by the gazebo for some hot chocolate, too!
On Monday, it’s thank you to our Parents! Ms. Lorraine will host a grab n’ go refreshment table for our morning arrivals; don’t forget to pick up your “My child is honored at Frederick Country Day Montessori” sticker! Beginning Monday, and throughout the week, all classes will be reflecting on Montessori quotes, and bringing each message home to you!
Tuesday we celebrate the children with an ice cream social and a songfest including our school song and various favorite titles.
Wednesday: Parent surveys of “Why I chose a Montessori Education for my Child” are due. (See attached sheet.) Upon returning the survey, enter the $25 Leaning How Store raffle! (Drawing on Friday!)
Thursday our Kindergartners will be presenting a Reader’s Theatre production on the life and times of Maria Montessori for the Pre Primary.
Friday we gather at the Peace Pole for a closing ceremony at 11am - releasing bubbles and appreciation for 103 years of Montessori!
*Raffle drawing for Learning How! And the winner is……!
On Friday evening, from 6 - 7:30 pm, families are invited to a read-a-thon, bringing your favorite books and pillow for a snuggly evening, complete with hot chocolate! Peacemaker and Marco the Montessori Mouse visit!
Finally, to tie all things together, we would ask that each child bring in a white t-shirt by Tuesday, February 16th; Ms. Kathleen has offered to silkscreen a special Montessori message on each so that the children can wear their shirts during Montessori Education Week.
As you can see, much is planned to make this week special for the child, the family, and the staff. We look forward to your participation, and thank you for making Frederick Country Day your child’s home away from home!
If you have any further thoughts or ideas to add to this week, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Thank you!
Ms. Louise, Director