Maple Tree Montessori News
Chick Moorman Workshop
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Join us Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 pm for a wonderful and inspiring workshop “Parent Talk: Words that Empower, Words that Wound” presented by author Chick Moorman. Chick is a funny, wonderful and inspiring speaker and parent educator. Learn more about Chick at www.chickmoorman.com The suggested donation to our scholarship fund is $20.00 per person or $30.00 per couple. Child care is free for ages 2.5 and up. See you there!
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The Great Lessons of the Montessori Elementary Curriculum
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Maple Tree is excited to present our next Parent Study Group on February 13th @ 6:30 pm…”The Great Lessons”. The Great Lessons are the underlying foundation for the Montessori Elementary Cosmic Curriculum…”that from which all else comes”. Ms Hema will delight us with an actual and dynamic presentation of the First Great Lesson “The Coming of the Universe”. She and Mr. Kyle will then take us on a journey through: 2. ” The Coming of Life” 3. ” The Coming of Humans” 4. ” The Coming of Writing” They will demonstrate how these basic lessons expand to create the flow ... Read more
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No School Wednesday, January 29th
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Maple Tree Montessori will be closed Wednesday, January 29th due to extreme weather. Please stay safe and warm.
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Upcoming Enrollment Events
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Maple Tree Montessori is currently re-enrolling our existing students and their siblings for our 2014 / 2015 school year. We will begin Open Enrollment to the public on February 1st by enrolling students on our waiting list and then we will continue to enroll new students until our classrooms are full for fall. All interested, prospective parents are invited to the following events: January 25th – Brighton Library Pre-School Open House 11:00 – 2:00 January 29th – Howell Library Pre-School Open House 10:00 – 12:00 February 1st 11:00 – 1:00 Open House February 13th @ 6:30 Parent Study Group Hema ... Read more
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January 2014 Events
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Thursday, January 9th @ 6:30 – Parent Study Group will feature Ms. Julie presenting “Embracing Humankind” in support of our desire for diversity and Martin Luther King Day. Tuesday, January 14th @ 6:30 – Moving Up Night will feature Ms. Hema and Mr. Kyle discussing their programs for any parents interested in continuing their child’s Montessori education into the Elementary years. This will also kick off our Pre- Enrollment period for Fall 2014. This allows current families to reserve space before we “go public” at community library Open Houses on January 25th (Brighton) and January 29th (Howell). More information about ... Read more
NO SCHOOL December 20th
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There will be no school today…Friday, December 20th. Sadly, our last day before break.Have a safe and Happy Holiday and a Wonderful New Year.
Monday, November 18 NO SCHOOL POWER OUTAGE
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Maple Tree Montessori will be closed today. We expect our power to be back on tonight..
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November Open Observation Month and Much More
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School has been in session for two months…are your children happy, learning, growing academically and socially? Is your experience of school everything you would wish for your child and your family? If you are considering a change, you are wishing for a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for your child…please consider visiting our school. November is Open Observation Month at Maple Tree. We are welcoming all interested parents to come, observe and experience the Montessori difference! Our year at Maple Tree is off to a wonderful start! The school is buzzing with happy, engaged children. Students are working in the ... Read more
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Montessori or Homeschooling
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Many parents, having decided that the public school system (including charter schools) does not offer a desirable learning environment for their child, consider many alternative educational systems including Montessori and homeschooling. As you look at the various options of public, parochial and private education, homeschooling can seem quite attractive. It allows parents control over their child’s educational environment and curriculum. It provides an abundance of opportunities for children and parents to work together on educational experiences and goals. It does however, require discipline, resources, great effort and Before you embark on such a tremendous commitment, that of total responsibility for ... Read more
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Parent Study Group Montessori Language
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Maple Tree Montessori’s head teacher in the preschool & kindergarten classroom, Julie Harrison will be presenting and hosting an educational discussion group “Montessori Language Development”. This discussion will cover Phonics, Reading, Grammar, Composition and Handwriting from preschool through the upper elementary programs. It will also include information about our Project Read tutoring program. Ms. Julie has over 20 years experience and is also in charge of our Project Read program. All parents, family and friends are invited to attend this informative opportunity to learn more about Montessori, brain-based education, sensitive periods for language development and how a child actually learns ... Read more