MARCH NEWSLETTER
Greetings! Soon the first day of Spring will be here…we can only hope! The snow is melting and the children are finally able to use the playground and go for occasional neighborhood walks. They have done amazingly well with indoor recess due to the snow….they have become lego and puzzle experts, and we have found a new use for our long hallway as a relay area for physical education classes!
We want to thank everyone who stopped by the welcome table during Montessori Education Week. Our Ms. Lorraine so enjoyed chatting with all of you! We are entertaining the thought of doing this little grab ‘n go once or twice a month….so much fun to talk with each other! We would also like to thank you for contributing to the “Why I Chose Montessori” Parent/Staff Sharing Binder. You can view this binder on the sidecabinet in the foyer. Our Peace Gathering during this week took place with all of the children gathering down the hallway for singing and the peace ceremony. Each person wore a virtues crown, accenting kindness, love, helpfulness, patience, honesty, and happiness. As Montessori espoused, “If we want peace, we must begin with the children.”
We are happy to announce that Frederick Country Day has been nominated for the Frederick County Ethics Award, to be given to one of nine businesses on March 13th at Hood College. The application process was quite intensive and we had to stop and really examine our mission statement, our code of ethics in regard to the children, staff, and the families whom we work with daily. There were other criteria areas which had to be addressed and after we had submitted the application, we were pleased to be notified that FCD was included in this award nomination, being the first and only school to have applied for recognition in the business arena. You can read the article from the February 27th issue of the Frederick News Post and view a wonderful FCD interview by going to fredericknewspost.com/fcbea – link to videoplayer.
Toddler Tales: this has become a highly successful introductory literacy experience for anyone in the community on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:15am – 11am. Parents and guardians of children 18 months – 3 years are invited to attend together for a story, songs, a craft, and some physical activity. Tell your friends about this…..we even have some grandmothers bringing their little ones to Toddler Tales. Ms. Ashley and Ms. Kathleen are both facilitating these sessions.
The staff has asked if I would send a gentle reminder to continue sending a piece of fruit or a vegetable each Tuesday. They make various salads with these items and practice those lovely lessons of grace and courtesy in serving each other. Thanks!
P.S. Please keep those flowers coming, which help to beautify the classrooms. (J)
As you may know, we are very excited to be attending the annual American Montessori Conference in Boston on March 25th – 28th. Ten of our staff earned vouchers, through the Md. State Office of Credentialing, to cover the cost of the conference, by attending continued educations classes and participating in professional units. Staff also was responsible for air fare, and we are fundraising to help with additional expenses and being able to purchase Montessori materials while there. This conference will have top notch Montessorian facilitators and speakers and offer many hours of workshops in Montessori. I know that the staff are excited and will be recharged after attending this conference. I am so proud of FCD staff for using these vouchers for this purpose, and for making many different family arrangements and sacrifices to attend. We are grateful to you, our parents, for allowing us to refuel and to be better mentors and guides for your children. Thank you!
As mentioned in a previous letter, check out www.frederickcountryday.com as we are updating each month. You will be able to read this newsletter and check the FCD calendar for events, etc. Thanks!
Every Spring we look forward to the Grandparents visiting, just before the Spring Break, when often times, Grandparents are in town for the holidays. We look forward to welcoming these special people March 29th and March 30th. Please sign up so that we can cordially welcome each one.
Thank you for returning the Intent to Return Forms, if not returned already. Ms. Debbie will then forward your 2010-11 contract and you are all set up!
Finally, please support our St. Michael’s Bed and Breakfast raffle towards the Montessori conference. This gift comes to us from the Mitchell family (Lucas- Room 3), and includes not only a fabulous weekend stay at a gorgeous location, but also boat cruise tickets, as well as tickets to the Maritime Museum! This package is worth $500 and tickets are ten dollars each. The lucky drawing will be on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th. Good luck!
Have a wonderful time easing into Spring….thanks for all you do! Ms. Louise
March Happenings at a Glance…..
Friday March 19 – Mardi Gras Lunch for All - $5 cash
Friday March 19 - Kindergarten Bowling Trip to Terrace Lanes @ 10:30am
Saturday March 20 – Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt 9am – 11am @ FCD
Thursday March 25 – Dismissal at noon; Staff Development in PM
Thursday March 25 – Sunday March 28: FCD Staff to Boston for the annual American Montessori Conference
Monday March 29 and Tuesday March 30 – Grandparent Visitation 9am – noon
Wednesday March 21 – Monday April 5 – Spring Break – FCD Closed
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