Thank you to all of our moms (and Grandmothers) who visited our classroom and made the Mother’s Day Tea a sweet memory for all of us.  

The children were so courteous as they practiced their manners and invited their mothers to enjoy a snack with them.  The delight in the eyes of the mothers as they opened their presents was priceless!

We look forward to this event every year, and it gives us great pleasure to see the children basking in the glow of their mother’s love.  

The end of the year is upon us and even in the stirring of summer calling, the children are engrossed in doing the work in the classroom.  It is at this time of the year that we begin to see active mentoring going on between our kindergartners and the younger students in the room.

Dr. Montessori saw the advantage of mixed aged groups in her classrooms, and we continue to see the wisdom of this approach.  Not only are the ears and eyes of the younger student tuned in clearly to their older peers, but the students giving the lesson have truly mastered the concepts they are presenting.  This, in turn, directly builds upon their self confidence every time they give the lesson.  

Every year, the Spanish Immersion classes get together and have a  fiesta (party) to celebrate the end of the school year.  We are looking forward to that event on Monday, 5/22.

Examining reaction of baking soda, soap, colored water and vinegar.

Two days later, we spend the morning doing water activities out on the field with Coach Bob.

 On Wednesday, 5/24 we ask that our students come dressed in their swimsuits (swim shirts and shoes too). Please also bring a change of dry clothes (labeled in a zip-lock bag) dry shoes and a towel.  It is best to apply sunscreen at home as we expect our temperatures to be on the rise.

 We look forward to this fun event and appreciate the parents who are volunteering.

REMINDERS:

No school on Monday, 5/29 in honor of Memorial Day.

Kindergarten Late Night celebration will be held on Friday, 6/2 from 5pm-8pm.

Kindergarten Moving Up ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 6/7 at 1:30.

The last day of school is on Friday, 6/9 with dismissal at 11:15am.

THANKS:

A great big thanks to Valentina, Alex and Siddhan, and their families for providing delicious snacks and beautiful flowers for our classroom.

Doing research about people from Africa.

We are so grateful to our families for their kindness and generosity bestowed upon us during “Teacher Appreciation Week.”

It really lets us know that being part of the FMS is very special.  The sense of purpose and community that we feel is unsurpassed in the Las Vegas valley.

 We know that the deep commitment by our parents for their children’s education is a reflection on the enthusiasm that we feel being their teachers.

The Montessori method is as relevant and profound a perspective for education as it was when Dr. Maria Montessori created it. With the support and care we feel from our FMS parents, we know that our students are getting the very best we have to offer.

Thank you to our parents and to the PTO board members for all that you do to help us make FMS the learning community it is.

For the first time this year, the entire classroom took a field trip together as we visited the Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary.  

The Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary has been a fixture in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years, providing a loving home to a wide range of birds and some animals.

 Its rustic, yet clean atmosphere gave many of our students the chance to see and listen to the animals up close.

Many of the birds were once domestic pets, like the cockatoos and macaws, and they were especially verbal (in English) once they stopped squawking.  Thanks to all of our parents who chaperoned the field trip.

Unrolling a number role is an exciting day in Pre-School.  

This student has been diligently writing each numeral, starting with #1, and continues until they are at least at 1,000.  This day the roll was at 1,359!  It takes concentration, determination and a steady hand to write each numeral in order.  Congratulations!

Ms. Melissa introduces new “movement” work, where the children set up an area in the classroom to do specific tasks, like “jump” with two feet or “walk” heel to toe.  Research has shown that developing large motor skills are important for the overall cognitive growth of a child.  Besides, it is fun to move with purpose in the classroom.

We are looking forward to our next and final field trip for the year as we board the bus and visit the Natural History Museum.  That will take place this Thursday, May 4th (8:30-11:00).  Please be sure your child wears their FMS shirt and comfortable walking shoes.

Thank you to Ms. Jamie and McCoy for sharing some wonderful memories of their recent visit to South America.

REMINDERS

Please join us for our annual Mother’s Day Tea on Friday, 5/12 at 10:30-11:15am.  As classroom space is limited, we request only one guest per student (mom or other special relative/friend if mom cannot attend).

Spanish Immersion Fiesta (at school) on 5/22 from 9am-11am.

Building a dinosaur habitat in the outdoor classroom.

No School on Monday 5/29 in celebration of Memorial Day.

Learning to sew a button onto cloth, with Ms. Diana.

Kindergarten Late Night party (at school) on 6/2 from 5pm-8pm.

THANKS:

A great big thanks to Vivian, Logan, and their families for providing delicious snacks and beautiful flowers for our classroom.