Montessori News from Around the World
May 17, 2013
Dater Montessori student organizes clothing drive
Cincinnati.com
Katherine Weber, a sixth-grader at Dater Montessori School, is thrilled to see barrels filled with donated clothes. Weber, who was born with Down Syndrome, started a clothing drive at her school as a community service project, and she’s donating the …
Maple Ridge Montessori layoffs will be rescinded
Maple Ridge News
Although all of the Montessori teachers in the Ridge Meadows School District received layoff notices, everyone one of them is expected to be re-hired for the next school year, say local educators. The Montessori method involves specialized materials …
Middle school students from Catholic Montessori School in Kirtland to present …
News-Herald.com
Four middle school students from Catholic Montessori School in Kirtland are headed to Nebraska to present their business plan to Warren Buffett. Nearly 4,000 students from across the country participated, and the local team is one of three that made it …
Bay Montessori School holds rehearsal for CS Lewis classic
So Md News
In character Third-graders Lawson Glenn, left, and Jordan Campbell practice the choreography for the battle scene during a dress rehearsal Wednesday for the Bay Montessori School’s rendition of the classic C.S. Lewis story, “Chronicles of Narnia: The …
Clarendon Hills Montessori students visit Springfield
The Doings Hinsdale
State Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-24th of Hinsdale, and state Rep. Patti Bellock , R-47th of Hinsdale, welcomed students, parents and teachers from the Seton Montessori School in Clarendon Hills to the Capitol in Springfield May 15. The students were in …
‘Shave Dave’ — Teacher surrenders hair for a cause
Daily Inter Lake
‘Shave Dave’. Autumn Santa, a Kalispell Montessori parent, and Tyler Petek, a fourth-grader, work on the hair of teacher David Cummings as part of the “Shave Dave” fundraiser. ‘Shave Dave’. Teacher David Cummings with his new hairdo. Posted: Thursday …
May 16, 2013
Antilles edges VI Montessori, 3-2
Virgin Islands Daily News
THOMAS – The Antilles varsity soccer team defeated V.I. Montessori School and International Academy, 3-2, on Tuesday at Antilles School. “Overall, we’re playing a lot better. Better ball control and better teamwork,” said Hurricanes head coach Mike de …
Kennebec Montessori event planned Friday
Morning Sentinel
FARIFIELD — Prospective parents and their children are invited to Montessori for Me, from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Kennebec Montessori School, 38 Sheridan Drive. This is an informal opportunity to learn more about the early childhood and elementary …
Montessori acquires Longacre Childcare – Daynurseries.co.uk
Day Nurseries
Philip Bujak, chief executive of Montessori St Nicholas, said: “Longacre currently utilises Montessori techniques and equipment within each setting so there is a natural fit. Longacre has an outstanding local reputation, with highly qualified staff and …
Poet laureate to get behind wheel of bookmobile
NorthJersey.com
Walker is visiting the Danville Montessori School. He will be reading a story to a preschool class. Walker often talks about the positive impact of the bookmobile project, and the role public schools and libraries played in his early development as a …
Science Meet concludes
E-Pao.net
Significantly, Elangbam Serena and Pebam Rosy Chanu of Maria Montessori, Imphal won the first prize in the Science Model Competition while the second prize was snatched by Selina Moirangthem and Aingbi Kakchingtabam of Mega Manipur Public…
May 15, 2013
Montessori School OK’d For 2014 Start
New Haven Independent
Melissa Bailey Photo The school board approved a proposal to open the city’s first public Montessori school in 2014, marking a step forward in a new experiment in grassroots, parent-led school reform. At its regular meeting Monday at 54 Meadow St., the …
Montessori: Alternative school reaches 10 years in Skokie
Skokie Review
Nathan was among the first children to enroll in the Skokie Montessori School, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Tucked away in the comfortable basement of a synagogue, Skokie Montessori School works with children ages 2 to 12 in …
Mountaineer Montessori offers camp sessions
Charleston Gazette
Registration is now open for the “Best. Summer. Ever.,” six-week series of unique experiential learning and camp sessions for children ages 3-12, offered by the Mountaineer Montessori School, 308 20th Street. A wide variety of specialty and theme-week …
Apple Montessori Schools donate to Ronald
The West Milford Messenger
Apple Montessori Schools united its 17 campus locations throughout New Jersey, including one in West Milford, as well as its nearly 300 employees, to come together for one cause – The Ronald McDonald House Charities. Each of the Apple Montessori …
Button design winner revealed
Winona Post
The Winona Steamboat Days Festival Committee unveiled the 2013 Button Design and announced its designer at Bluffview Montessori School Tuesday afternoon. This year’s design winner is Sequoia Fassbender, 6th grade student at Bluffview Montessori …
Softball: Cassie McGrath, Tuckahoe a winning combo
The Journal News | LoHud.com
Tuckahoe vs. Yonkers Montessori: The Tuckahoe varsity softball team remained undefeated during the regular season with a 10-1 victory over Yonkers Montessori. …
Indiana School Teacher Puts Diaper On 5-Year-Old Student For Acting Like A …
Opposing Views
An Indiana teacher’s aide at Children of the Earth Montessori School was fired after she put a diaper on her 5-year-old student because he was acting like a baby. The class teacher was suspended indefinitely as an accessory in the act. The child’s …
Teachers don’t get it
Mississauga
He was attending a Montessori school. In Grade 1, we decided to move him over to Plowman’s Park public school in Meadowvale. During his time at Plowman’s Park, I have noticed a complete change in his attitude, self-esteem and overall behaviour.
May 14, 2013
No coloring books allowed – Montessori school expands
Casper Journal
“I’m blown away by the things they can do!” Mark Curry said. He and his wife, Jansen, have had one child finish the schooling, another attending, and their 9-month-old son is on the waiting list. Curry is speaking about Montessori School of Casper, now …
Wis. boy gets handwritten response from Biden
Philly.com
In this photo provided by Downtown Montessori Academy teacher Jenny Aicher, Aicher holds a note, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Milwaukee, written by Vice President Joe Biden to Myles, a 7-year-old second-grader at the school. The school did not release …
WUTCGerman Festival for a Dream Court
It began as an end of school year festival for the Montessori Kinder International School and has grown into a community festival celebration the rich culture of Germany. Proceeds from the festival will be used to seed a program to build a basketball …
California Montessori Project – Capitol Campus annual Art, Wine, Beer & Cheese …
The Sacramento Press
California Montessori Project (CMP) Capitol Campus is a Montessori public charter school in its twelfth year of providing education to Kindergarten through 8th grade students in Sacramento. We are a non-profit organization serving the educational needs …
Ann Arbor’s former Freeman School makes district more money leased than sold
AnnArbor.com
Trent said the Montessori school wanted to renew its lease early because it had some renovations it would like to make to the classrooms. “We’ve done the maintenance part (at the property). They’ve paid for the renovations there. They’ve been a very…
May 13, 2013
CCMI receives $12500 from Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation
Naples Daily News
The Community Montessori School is an APPLE accredited early-learning program that provides quality early-childhood education to 40 children, ages 2 to 5, from families who are working or in school and at 150 percent below the poverty level. The …
Faith Montessori organises fun games for children with learning disabilities
GhanaWeb
Mrs Amoo-Gottfried, Co-Founder and Director of Faith Montessori School, said the activities were part of the school’s 25th Anniversary celebrations and that children with a learning disability deserved some love to be part of the yearlong celebration…
Concern for Hasty Decision on Montessori
Edgefieldadvertiser
Parents of students enrolled in the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary School recently were informed that the District was considering termination of the program. Setting aside the fact that this late notification leaves parents short on time to …
Children instrumental ensembles gear up for third New York concert
Inquirer.net
The Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble (PMCIE) and the Temple Hill International School Music Ensemble (Thisme), together with the Philippine Madrigal Singers, and with the special participation of marimba player Thristan “Tum-Tum” U.
Inly School celebrates 40 years
Wicked Local- Scituate
Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who, close to a century ago, introduced a method of teaching that enabled children to explore their curiosity, learn at their own pace, and encouraged their participation in nature, physical activity …