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Capable Kids Parenting Class
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy is pleased to offer an outstanding parenting class “Capable Kids” presented by the Women’s Resource Center of Livingston County. This class will be presented in 3 parts…4/19 – Brain Development, 4/26 – Attachment, and 5/3 – Self Regulation. All will be held at MTMA from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. These important segments will provide parents with a foundational understanding of how a child’s brain develops, and how to best help a child develop healthy attachment and self regulation. Maria Montessori recognized the importance of respecting and facilitating the child’s natural development in these area’s and ... Read more
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Thinking About Private Elementary School?
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Many school districts in Livingston County are preparing for another year of budget cuts and adjustments to allow for the declining enrollment of students and therefore, declining income levels. This is a cause for concern as many parents are reflecting on the possible effects of larger class sizes and changes in student / teacher ratios. To the many parents who are looking for an alternative to this current climate of unpredictability, we would like to offer information about our Montessori Elementary school programs. Maple Tree Montessori Academy is a fully licensed and registered private school located in Brighton, Michigan and ... Read more
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Holiday Events
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This past week has been very busy with Holiday Events at Maple Tree Montessori. Our school Drama class had a wonderful performance on Tuesday, December 14th at the Hartland Music Hall. Cara and The Dreamtime Tapestry was written and directed by Aric Liljegren, our Drama teacher. The show was wonderful!!! We also enjoyed performances by our Suzuki Violin students. They were awesome!! We will have DVD’s of the show available soon. Thanks to Anthony and Meghan for making the DVD’s possible. The Maple Tree Montessori Elementary students held a Winter Breakfast on Friday, December 17th for their parents. The students ... Read more
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Chick Moorman
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We are very excited to announce that parenting author, Chick Moorman will be speaking at Maple Tree Montessori on Saturday, March 12th 2011. Chick is an amazing speaker, funny and heart warming; with all kinds of wonderful and practical advice for parents, teachers and caregivers. This year, Chick will be presenting ” The 10 Commitments: Parenting with Purpose” from 1:00 -3:30. The cost is $20.00 per person or $30.00 per couple. The public is invited to attend; reservations are accepted and recommended. Please call 810 225-8321 for more information. This workshop is right in the middle of our busiest Fall ... Read more
Elementary Classes visits Caretel Inns of Brighton, MI
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Our Elementary classes enjoyed their visit to the Caretel Inn of Brighton, today. Our students, dressed in costumes, sang, visited and gave handmade bookmarks and pictures to the seniors who are staying at Caretel. Our Music teacher, Ms. Julie went with the students at lunch time and helped them with the songs they have been practicing. The seniors and the Caretel staff were delighted with our visit and have invited us back at Christmas. All of the children had a wonderful visit and loved sharing their time, songs and art with their new friends.
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Upper Elementary Class Wins 2nd place in Chili Cook Off!
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We are happy to announce that our Upper Elementary students made wonderful Pumpkin Chili on Wednesday, October 27th. Our elementary class then entered that chili in a Chili Cook Off to benefit Legacy High School in Hartland, Michigan. The competition was very tough. At first there was a 3 way tie for 1st place. They had to bring in another judge to break the tie. Maple Tree Montessori Upper Elementary Class’s Pumpkin Chili came in 2nd place. Our students won $10.00 which will be added to our Pizza Fund. Our first purchase with this money will be a new cage ... Read more
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Project Read
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This summer, Maple Tree Montessori Academy is happy to host Julie Harrison teaching “Project Read”. Julie will be offering a 1 and 1/2 hour class, Monday through Friday for Preschool – Elementary students. The classes are held in 2 week sessions begining on Monday, June 21st. Project Read is designed to use a multi – sensory approach to strengthen reading skills at all levels. Students do not need to be enrolled in our Summer Camp to take the Project Read Sessions. For more information please email us info@mapletree.test.
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Maple Tree Montessori Hosting Parenting Classes
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy will be hosting a series of parenting classes facilitated by the Women’s Resource Center. These classes, Capable Kids, will be held on 3 Tuesday’s in April. April 213th, 20th and 27th from 7:00 until 8:30. These classes will explore the work of Bruce Perry and Stanley Greenspan as well as other child development professionals. The fee is $25.00 per person for the series and there will be no childcare provided. Please call the Women’s Resource Center at 517-548-2200 to register.
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Open House Saturday April 3rd
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy will be hosting an Open House for prospective parents on Saturday April 3rd from 11:00 – 1:00. We welcome all parents and children to come visit our classrooms, meet our teachers and ask questions about our programs. We are currently enrolling students for Pre school thru 6th grade. (Yes, Maple Tree Montessori is a fully liscened private Elementary School) If you would like an information packet before Saturday, please email us at info@mapletree.test and we will send one out by email. We look forward to your visit!
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Montessori Elementary Moving Up Night
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Are you considering a private elementary school for your kindergarten student? Are you curious about Montessori Elementary education?Do you have questions about the Montessori Elementary curriculum and how it is different from other private, charter and public school programs? Maple Tree Montessori is pleased to invite all parents who would like to learn about Montessori Elementary and about our Lower and Upper Elementary programs to attend our “Moving Up” night on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:30. Parents of current Montessori students, all kindergarten students and possible future students will be able to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, see our “hands on” materials and ... Read more