Maple Tree Montessori News
Maple Tree Montessori Music Night
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Maple Tree Montessori Academy will be hosting a Music Night for parents on Wednesday, September 9th at 6:30 p.m. We are happy to announce that we will be offering Suzuki Violin and Folk Guitar lessons for students this year. Brant Losinski, our new guitar instructor, will discuss the importance of Folk Music and Sherri Mango will outline our Suzuki Violin program. Julie Harrison will also be on hand to answer questions about our Montessori Music program which incorporates vocal music, Orff music, ear training and composition. All parents are invited to this event, which is sure to be interesting and inspiring.
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Parent Night
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Just a reminder, tonight is our annual Parent Orientation Night starting at 7:00 pm. This is a great chance to meet the teachers, parents, review and see what’s new! This evening is appropriate for all parents from preschool through elementary. We are excited to start our 2009/ 2010 school year and hope to see all of you tonight!
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Mountain Gorilla Project: Exciting News
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The Upper Elementary “Save the Gorillas Gang” is proud to say that we have finished our mountain gorilla project and it was a big success. Through all of our efforts (and with your support) we were able to raise $1,051.88 for the mountain gorillas. All of the funds raised will go to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (www.gorillafund.org) We have received such a good response to the shirts we have put them up for sale online on t-shirts as well as other products like coffe mugs, a water bottle, tote bag, and a poster. A portion of the sale ... Read more
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Fall 2009 Montessori Pre school, Kindergarten and Elementary Enrollment
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Deciding whether to enroll or continue enrollment in a private Kindergarten and Elementary school is a difficult decision many parents are facing under the added weight of uncertain economic times. Public school systems and charter schools offer tuition free programs, but because they rely on state funding, many are struggling to maintain current levels of quality programs for students. Some schools are facing drastic deficits and unknown budget cuts are imminent, important factors for parents to consider. Private parochial schools are subsidized by sponsoring churches, reducing tuition expenses and are often excellent choices for families seeking private school quality in combination with and under ... Read more
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Summer Camp 2009
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Summer is right around the corner and we still have openings in our Montessori Summer Camp. This year we have decided to offer two week sessions of camp throughout the summer as well as an alacarte selection of one week Enrichment Camps. Parents may choose any or all of the options, as suits their needs and the interests of their child. Our basic Summer Camp offers a full Montessori classroom experience in the morning, with a focus on the Earth and the various Biomes such as, Desert, Wetlands, Temperate Forests, Grasslands and Ocean. We do have several of these Biomes available ... Read more
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Mountain Gorilla Fundraising Update
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Our gorilla walk at the Old Hartland High School was a success. We had many people there. We sold snacks, beverages, pizza, 50-50 raffle tickets and t-shirts. We are very close to our goal which is $1000, we are less than $40 away. We now are doing a bottle drive for the gorillas too and are also selling bracelets and necklaces and you or your child can also have a hair wrap. Thank you to all the parents and students who came to the walk and all who bought t-shirts and have supported us. You have helped ... Read more
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Family Night to Celebrate Earth Day
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We are happy to invite all of our families and friends to our Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 21st from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Our Nature Education Instructor, Julia Liljegren and our students have put together some fun and informative activities and displays for all to enjoy. We will learn about the history of Earth Day and the projects our elementary students have been working on this past year. We are also going to play a family game of Environmental Jeopardy. Everyone is encouraged to dress in recycled clothing made from used clothes and you can sign up at ... Read more
Community Service and Fundraiser Projects
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Upper Elementary is having a community service project for the month of April. It is a food drive for Gleaners Food Bank. We are collecting food for our community who can’t afford to buy food or are in hard times. We will be taking the donations to Gleaners, April 2th, 2009. People need our help and we try our best to help them. The Mountain Gorillas are in need of our help. These animals are close to extinction and upper elementary are trying to do something before it is too late. We here believe we can make a difference. We ... Read more
Embracing Humankind
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What does diversity mean for me? What does diversity mean for my child? How do I give my children the tools they need to work in the world outside my home and small community? Will my child be comfortable in the Global Economy? Join Julie Harrison, Multicultural Respect Trainer/Consultant and long time Montessorian along with Maple Tree staff, in an interactive, revealing diversity workshop. Come share your experience strength and hope with our community and help us all “Embrace Humankind” and prepare our children for “The World Community.” Saturday, March 14, 2009 – 1:00 p.m. thru 4:00 p.m.